Those interested should possess demonstrated understanding of the specific disease area, neglected tropical diseases in general, health systems, laboratory capacity and/or current advances in diagnostics technologies, depending on the sub-group (or main DTAG) for which the application is made.
The DTAG sub-groups being envisaged and expanded are as follows:
- Laboratory Capacity and Networking for NTDs
- Trachoma
- Schistosomiasis, with a specialist interest in Female Genital Schistosomiasis
- Soil-transmitted helminthiases, with a specialist interest in strongyloidiasis
- Onchocerciasis, with a specialist interest in PCR
Closing date for applications: 31 March 2022
Results of sub-group selection process to be announced: 15 April 2022
Applications for DTAG membership is open, with no closing date
More information is found in the following attached documents:
- Terms of Reference for the DTAG
- Terms of Reference for the disease-specific sub-groups
- Terms of Reference for the Laboratory Capacity & Networking sub-group
How to apply
Interested candidates should submit a resumé or curriculum vitae and a motivation letter confirming their willingness and availability to serve and clearly specify which sub-groups, or the DTAG, they are applying to join.
All applications should be emailed with ‘DTAG’ in the subject line to: neglected.diseases@who.int
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