Call for nominations  ̶  of experts for new sub-and expanded groups for WHO Diagnostic Technical Advisory Group

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:

1. Laboratory Capacity and Networking for NTDs
2. Trachoma
3. Schistosomiasis, with a specialist interest in Female Genital Schistosomiasis
4. Soil-transmitted helminthiases, with a specialist interest in strongyloidiasis
5. Onchocerciasis, with a specialist interest in PCR

Closing date for applications: (extended to): 15 April 2022

Results of sub-group selection process to be announced: (extended to) 15 Mai 2022 or later

Applications for DTAG membership is open, with no closing date

More information is found in the following attached documents:

1. Terms of Reference for the DTAG
2. Terms of Reference for the disease-specific sub-groups
3. 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