Field Implementation for Papua New Guinea National STEPS Survey

WHO Papua New Guinea (PNG), in collaboration with the National Department of Health (NDoH) is seeking a qualified, eligible and competent proposer for Field Implementation for Papua New Guinea National STEPS Survey 2026 Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain one of the leading causes of premature illnesses and death in PNG. The last nationally representative NCD survey using the WHO STEPwise Approach to NCD Risk Factor surveillance (STEPS) methodology, was conducted in 2007-08, and updated data are needed to guide national policies, planning, programme implementation, and monitoring of the country’s response to NCDs.

The 2026 PNG National STEPS survey will generate nationally representative estimates of behavioural, physical, and biochemical risk factors among adults aged 18–69 years using the standardized WHO STEPS methodology. We seek to identify an implementing agency with demonstrated technical expertise and previous experience in implementing other large-scale population surveys to support fieldwork implementation at the national level. NDoH will retain overall leadership and ownership of the survey and its outputs, with technical leadership from WHO.

The activity entails full implementation of the NCD household survey in PNG using the standardized technical protocol, tools and questionnaire already developed by WHO. The agency will be responsible for fieldwork and data management, including recruitment of field teams and data collectors, training, supervision of fieldwork, and data reporting.

Instructions for Submission of Proposals

Proposals must be submitted no later than 10 September 2026, 12midnight (UTC+10).

All submissions should be made through the WHO e‑Tendering Platform (In‑Tend) .

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