CONSULTANCY NOTICE Editors for ICD-11

9The WHO Classifications and Terminologies (CAT) Unit in the Department of Data and Analytics (DNA) in Geneva is seeking for editors for the International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11).

1. Background

The DNA department is preparing ICD-11 based on input from early adopters. It is making updates and edits following proposals and country requests. The work requires deep understanding of ICD-11 and of user needs in countries. In the early adopter phase of the released ICD-11, a large number of proposals need to be processed in a short time and terms be added to improve coding outputs from lay coding. This has major impact on the usability of ICD in mortality coding, machine supported coding for mortality, as well as in morbidity. Relevant terms need to be added and structural information (cross references, specific use of code combinations) needs to be expanded. The early adopters and translations have identified problem areas that need detailed review, and other areas that require improvement of the postcoordination instructions or logical definitions. The ongoing work requires to broaden the range of experts that can be of support to WHO for this very specific work, in view of expanding needs and new staff at WHO.

2. Objective

The objective of this consultancy is to support the 11th revision of ICD editing to improve usability and output of the coding engine. Work will consist in adding terms, edit the structure in form of cross-references, machine readable instructions for multiple coding, and frequent abbreviations to ICD-11. • Additional work includes editing of proposals, and inclusion of results on ICD, review of identified problem areas in ICD-11, fine grained editing support for said areas and additional work on postcoordination instructions for severity, anatomy and medicaments. • Supplementary time will be invested in broadening up the pool of experts for this work (so far two trainees) and to bring new WHO staff up to the same level.

The consultant will work under the supervision and guidance of CAT Unit technical officers, in close collaboration with the CAT Unit Head.

3. Timeline

Start date: 1 April 2021 End date: 31 December 2021 (Part time)

4. Duties and responsibilities

Output 1: Editors for ICD-11 related activities

Editing ICD-11 with corrected postcoordination, amending problem areas in skin, neoplasms and external causes and implementing proposals from the year 2020/2021 updating process. Providing editorial and classification expertise and support to the refinement of ICD-11 based on input received in the early adopter phase of the ICD-11. This includes editing and amending definitions, instructions for postcoordination, adding terms and eventually amending materials of the implementation package. • Activity 1.1: Edit the relevant parts of ICD-11 mentioned above. • Activity 1.2: Include the proposals of the year 2020/2021 updating process. • Activity 1.3: Review the ICD11 reference guide and maps.

• Activity 1.4: Participate in meetings of CAT team, and meetings of the bodies supporting the maintenance process of ICD-11.

Output 2: Training staff and writing basic guide on core functionality of the authoring environment, in line with the most recent design update. • Activity 2.1: Train new WHO staff on editing ICD-11. • Activity 2.2: Verify and update new consultants to further increase their skills in authoring ICD-11, ICHI and ICF.

5. Qualifications, experience and skills required

Qualifications required • First university degree or higher degree in a health-related science.

Experience required • 5 years of experience in medical classification. • 5 years of experience in working on ICD-11. • 5 years of experience in authoring on iCAT. • 5 years of experience in clinical coding. • 5 years of experience in coding training and in editing classifications. • 5 years of experience in international implementation and training ICD.

Skills • Expert knowledge in disease classification coding, design, editing. • Expert knowledge in morbidity use of ICD. Expert knowledge in mortality use is an asset.

Languages • Fluency in English (required).

6. Place of assignment

The consultant is expected to work from their place of residence.

7. Travel

No travel is foreseen at this point.

8. How to apply Please send your application letter and CV by email to: [email protected] with the subject line “Editors DDI/DNA/CAT/Editors for ICD” latest by 19 March 2021

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