UNDP: Procurement notice for un cares focal point – Malawi
| Procurement Process : | Other |
| Office : | Malawi Country Office – MALAWI |
| Deadline : | 05-Nov-18 |
| Development Area : | SERVICES |
| Reference Number : | 50773 |
| Link to Atlas Project : Non-UNDP Project | |
| Documents : Procurement Notice for Health Wellness | |
Background :
Since 1991, the UN has had a system-wide HIV workplace policy. UN cares is the program designed to implement the policy by unifying HIV workplace programmes across the UN system and “Delivering as One” a comprehensive range of HIV services to all UN personnel and their families. These benefits – known as the UN Cares 10 Minimum Standards – include information and education, voluntary counselling and testing, access to male and female condoms, and emergency prevention measures in case of accidental exposure, among others. The Standards also call for increased measures to stop stigma and discrimination.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator, the UN Cares focal point is responsible for supporting the UN Cares team to ensure the physical and mental health and wellbeing of staff members. Due to the high rate of HIV, low quality of health care in the country and the associated stigma and discrimination, the focal point will have a particular focus on HIV, health and counselling services.