FETP Technical Officer

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Overview of the programme

WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans aiming at promoting access to and utilization of affordable and quality health services and improving financial protection against health-related risks.

WHO Country Office for India is supporting the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to strengthen the existing health systems to cater to the growing needs of mental health and substance abuse, palliative care and elderly care in the country.

Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO

WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying (i) advancing universal health coverage (ii) health related sustainable development goals (iii) addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities (iv) implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) (v) increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products (vi) addressing the social, economic and environmental determinants of health.

The South – East Asia Region (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 10 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, with India’s population of 1.4 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste), share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation.

Mission of the WHO Country Office for India

The mission of WHO India is to improve 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.

Description of Duties:

The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariate under the overall leadership of Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader- NPSN, managerial oversight of NPO-Surveillance and the day-to-day supervision of EIS Coordinator. S/he is expected to fulfil the below, but not limited to, mentioned responsibilities:

· Liaison with the training institute to draft course calendar and prepare contact sessions, including agenda, and arranging course material

· Coordinate with the mentors and FETP officers to plan the contact sessions

· Guide FETP officers in planning surveillance data analysis and system assessment based on disease/ health condition/ risk factor burden of public health importance

· Provide technical support to the I-FETP officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL)

· Mentor I-FETP officers related to outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance system and epidemiological studies along with the assigned primary mentors for the officers

· Review projects and work (reports, abstracts, manuscripts, scientific presentations) conducted by trainees/officers for scientific quality and facilitate administrative approval

· Review progress of the FETP trainees on their CALs and support the institute in updating the database of FETP officer projects in the learning management system.

· Coordinate and manage Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS) and other online training sessions

· Develop an epidemiological project plan, facilitate institutional ethical approvals, field implementation and review project report/presentation

· Support in documenting FETP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and required monthly/quarterly program reports

· Support FETP officers to ensure the acquisition of essential skills

· Conduct or assist with routine review of the program and of the work conducted by FETP trainees

· Maintain regular communication with and share feedback with WHO India and NCDC.

· Any other functions / task assigned by the Supervisor

Education:

Essential:

1. A Medical Graduate

2. Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC or NIE or WHO

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list

can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Desirable:

1. Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/ Public Health (MPH)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health

Experience:

Essential:

1. At least one years progressive experience in conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India
2. Experience of mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP

Desirable:

1. Experience working as FETP training coordinator for institutes

Competencies:

1. Communication

2. Fostering Integration and Teamwork

3. Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences

4. Producing results

5. Knowing and managing yourself

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

· Experience of designing, implementing and conducting training for adult participants

· Knowledge and experience working in the area of public health surveillance, outbreak investigations and conducting field surveys

· Knowledge of public health issues, epidemiology, research methodology, and scientific writing

· Strong interpersonal relations; ability to network, work in multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners

· Prior experience of working at District / state level with Government officials for capacity building / programme implementation

· Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially MS office

· Strong and proven documentation and organizational skills

Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English with strong attention to detail will be an asset.

Remuneration:

Monthly remuneration is 157,449 taxable as per Indian laws and the appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance, continuing need for the function and availability of funds. S/he may be posted in any of the 14 locations in India (Bangalore, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Imphal, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mangalagiri, Meerut, Mumbai, Rishikesh). The position may require extensive travel (can be up to 15 days in a month) to the states and districts.

The FETP Technical Officer is a national of the country (India) where he/she is to serve, is recruited locally and is not subject to assignment to any official station outside the home country. Only Indian Nationals should apply.

Additional information:

1. This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.

2. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

3. A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.

4. If your candidature is retained for interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/ diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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16. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

17. Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.

18. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.