Form an implementation team¶
1. Team representation¶
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The implementation team should represent the needs of not only WHO and the MoH, but also other partners who will contribute and belong to the EWAR system.
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The team should meet frequently throughout the design, training and implementation phases of a new EWAR system in an emergency, to ensure a coherent and well-coordinated approach.
2. Team composition¶
The implementation team should include:
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From WHO:
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Lead epidemiologist who also functions as the EWAR coordinator with overall responsibility for managing the implementation process, safeguarding technical standards and acting as a coordination focal point for the core team.
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Information Management Officer responsible for the configuration of the system (e.g. data analysis, cleaning and management, location management)
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From MoH:
- National epidemiologist(s) specializing in communicable disease and laboratory surveillance, to provide input on adherence to national standards, the local epidemiological context, and the local surveillance infrastructure and network.
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From partners:
- NGO health coordinators for technical input and advice during the design phase, followed by a signifcant role in supervision and monitoring during implementation
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Other resources:
- Technical advisor(s) from the WHO and partners at HQ and Regional levels, to offer remote backstopping and technical assistance.
- Software Developer with expertise in implementing real-time electronic surveillance systems