Job Opportunity for Technical Officer (Neglected Tropical Diseases) at WHO in New Delhi

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

In collaboration with Member States, internationaland bilateral organizations and NGOs, to eliminate and control neglected tropical diseases in the South-East Asia Region. Focus areas of the programme are Regional and country adaptation of evidence-based policies and strategies, facilitation of coordinated multisectoral actions, enhancement of interventionand service delivery such as mass drug administration, vector control and case management, engagement and empowerment of communities, and strengthening of monitoring, evaluation and surveillance.

Description Of Duties

Under the direct technical guidance and supervision of RA-NTD and overall supervision of the Director, Departmentof Communicable Diseases, the incumbent will support NTD programme by performing the following duties:

• Support development of production of regional and global public goods, regional policies, guidelines and information products based on assessment of needs, monitoring of NTD programme implementations and lessons learned from the Region;
• Support Member States in development, updating and implementation of national policies,strategies and plans to strengthen national NTD control and elimination efforts, in line with the global WHO roadmaps and global/Regional strategies and guidelines responding to the needs of the Member States;
• Monitor the implementation of NTD programmes in Member States by collecting programmaticand surveillance data, managing and analyzing data, conducting in-depth epidemiological analysis, and designing and supporting programmatic operational research to improve the programmes;
• Supports Member States in forecasting and planning of donation request and/or procurement of medicines, vaccines, anti-venoms and diagnostic tools for control and elimination of NTD in the Region and monitor and facilitate their shipment in close coordination with the Headquarter and other relevant units and donors;
• Support organization and delivery of regional and national workshops and meetings related to NTDs;
• Support communication and advocacy efforts at Regional level to enhance partnerships of Member States, donors and partners and mobilize extra-budgetary resources to meet the programme needs and enhance the programme implementation;
• Performany other related work as required and as may be assigned by the Supervisors;
• and Submit an assignment report on completion of assignment (Mandatory).

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: First university degree from a recognized university in health-related sciences or public health/tropical diseases in a relevant discipline

Desirable: Post-graduate degree in infectious diseases, public health,epidemiology, biology or tropical medicinesfrom a recognized institution.

Experience

Essential: Minimum of 5 years of proven relevant work experience in public health, epidemiology, tropical diseases or communicable disease control in a multicultural environment, with progressive responsibility in policy analysis and advice as well as technical assistance to countries, including capacity building; and contribution to normative work to support country policy and technical assistance.

Desirable: Demonstrated experience working in data management, analysis and monitoring and evaluation of NTD programmes is desirable. Experience in working within the South-East Asia Region is an asset.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of a wide range of public health issues.Sound knowledgeof the principles and practices of neglected tropical diseases and their control.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Producing results
• Use of Language Skills
• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 64,121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 1737 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.