Job Opportunity for National Professional Officer (Injury and Disability Prevention) at World Health Organization (WHO) in India – New Delhi, SE_IND WR Office, India

## **Job Title:** NPO (Injury and Disability Prevention)

 

**Job Number:** 2407672

 

**Location:** India – New Delhi, SE_IND WR Office, India

 

**About the World Health Organization (WHO):**

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is responsible for international public health. WHO’s mandate revolves around six leadership priorities: advancing universal health coverage, health-related sustainable development goals, addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities, implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005), increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products, and addressing the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health.

 

WHO India works to improve the quality of life of the 1.4 billion people in India by supporting the government in eliminating vaccine-preventable and other communicable diseases, reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities, promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing determinants of health, preparing and responding to health emergencies, and strengthening health systems for universal health coverage. 

 

**Job Description:**

 

This position is a National Professional Officer (NPO) role under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of WHO Country Office India and the direct supervision of the Team Leader, NCDs and Comorbidities. 

 

**Responsibilities:**

 

* Coordinate with state and national authorities, as well as other stakeholders, to facilitate the development and implementation of multisectoral policies, strategies, legislations, and decisions related to the prevention and control of road safety, injuries (falls, burns, drowning), disability, rehabilitation, assistive technology, and other related areas.

* Coordinate with state, national authorities, and other stakeholders to develop and implement multisectoral action plans and interventions for Road Safety and the prevention and management of Injuries, Disability, Rehabilitation, and Assistive Technology.

* Provide advice and technical support to the Government of India to reduce risk factors for Road Traffic Injuries, other forms of injuries, and resulting disabilities, as well as the underlying social determinants.

* Provide guidance and technical assistance to the Government of India on strengthening and orienting health systems to address the prevention and management of Road Traffic Injuries and other major causes of injuries.

* Provide guidance and technical assistance to the Government of India on providing the highest attainable standard of health for persons with disabilities, strengthening rehabilitation in health systems, and promoting Assistive Technology.

* Provide guidance and technical assistance on the preparation of relevant advocacy tools, policy briefs, guidelines, and training materials for Road Safety and Prevention of Injury and Disability.

* Collaborate with WHO Collaborating Centers and other partners to improve the surveillance, monitoring, and evaluation of risk factors for Road Traffic Injuries, other forms of injury, and Disability.

* Facilitate in generating, reviewing, and disseminating strategic information relevant to the national response to Road Safety and Prevention and Management of Injury and Disability.

* Ensure timely preparation of correspondence, technical briefs and backgrounds, reports, WR briefs, presentations, and other material related to assigned areas of work.

* Support information brokering/exchange functions of WCO India by collating, analyzing, and sharing relevant information and statistics within the WCO India health repository.

* Undertake any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisors.

 

**Required Qualifications:**

 

* **Essential:** University degree in health, public health, medicine, social sciences, or a related field from a recognized university.

* **Desirable:** Postgraduate degree in public health, law, public policy, communication, or allied area.

 

**Experience:**

 

* **Essential:** At least two (02) years of experience in prevention and management of injuries and disabilities with experience in project management and program evaluation.

* **Desirable:** Experience of work in National or State Governments. Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations in the development of advocacy materials and organizing training activities.

 

**Skills:**

 

* The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health Organization.

* Thorough knowledge of policies, strategies, and guidelines in the area of NCDs, road safety, and injury prevention, with a good understanding of the country’s needs and priorities.

* Good knowledge of working with government institutions and related departments/agencies, and experience of work in an international environment.

* Sound technical and policy advisory skills, based on evidence.

* Ability to coordinate, plan, and implement projects, organize training activities, effectively monitor and analyze data, and make oral and written presentations.

* Strong ability to build and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant sectors.

* Understanding of potential motivating factors within the national context and ability to adapt to new approaches in an increasingly complex environment.

* Modern management skills (planning and evaluation, etc.).

* Ability to convey information and options in a structured and credible way; ability to speak and write clearly.

* Proficiency in computer applications and ability to draft reports. Knowledge of WHO/UN agencies programs and practices is an advantage.

 

**WHO Competencies:**

 

* Teamwork

* Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

* Communication

* Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

* Producing results

 

**Language Skills:**

 

* **Essential:** Excellent written and spoken English.

* **Desirable:** Good command of other UN and/or local languages would be an asset.

 

**Remuneration:**

 

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at INR 3,008,136 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

 

**Additional Information:**

 

* This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

* Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

* A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

* The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

* The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States are strongly encouraged to apply.

* Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int. 

* An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

* WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

* WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

* For information on WHO’s operations please visit: http://www.who.int. 

* WHO also offers a wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

* The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

* Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries, please directly contact SHW at shws@who.int.

* This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

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