• Country: New Dehli, India
• No of vacancies: N/A
  
• Salary: N/A 
• Organization: WHO
• Gender: Both
• Deadline: 2024-02-16

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 Non-Communicable diseases and mental health.

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 11 countries, with over 1.9 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, Indonesia, 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 of 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. The WHO’s Thirteenth General Programme of Work (2019-2025) is structured around three interconnected strategic priorities to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all at all ages; achieving universal health coverage, addressing health emergencies, and promoting healthier populations.

Description of Duties:

The Medical Officer (NCD Management and Surveillance) will be working under overall guidance of Team Leader, Noncommunicable Diseases (TL NCD and Co-morbidities) at WCO India, under direct supervision of NPO-NCDs at WHO Country Office. The incumbent will perform following duties:

• Support national NCD division and state NCD cell in implementation of core strategies of NP-NCD
• Provides technical input in the planning, delivery and strengthening of screening, and clinical management of hypertension, diabetes, chronic respiratory illness through implementation of standard treatment protocols
• Provides technical assistance to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the implementation of Stroke, Chronic Kidney Diseases, NAFLD and other management guidelines at subnational level
• Participates and contribute in the national surveillance of NCD risk factors, particularly in the planning for school-based surveys such as the Global School Based Student Health Survey, STEPs Survey, NCD Country Capacity Survey Engages in capacity-building activities to enhance skills of NCD programme managers, NCD public health consultants, CVHOs and WHO consultants and contribute in NCD workforce development, mentoring
• Conduct regular visits to the program states and selected districts with the objective of providing on the ground supportive supervision
• Support Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, State NCD Cell and academic institutes to undertake priority NCD research for generating evidence to inform programme implementation
• Collate, and analyze data of National NCD Portal in close coordination with stakeholders to track progress of 75 by 25 target and provide regular feedback to National NCD Division on key performance NCD indicators
• Provide technical support and guidance to WHO NCD Consultants (CVHOs) at state and district level for planning, training, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of hypertension, diabetes treatment and control activities.
• Provide regular feedback and reports to the NPO (NCDs) on adherence to clinical treatment protocols and performance on hypertension control based on clinical data and public health surveillance measures.
• Provide support in making presentations, draft reports and technical documents as per the WHO requirement.
• Preparation and technically review of contractual proposals
•  Contribute to other activities, as considered relevant, for the effective planning and implementation of the initiative as per guidance of first level supervisor
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Essential: University degree in modern medicine – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) recognized by National Medical Commission, India (earlier Medical Council of India) with State Medical Council registration.

Desirable: Postgraduate degree in public health/community medicine or Public Health administration combined with training on non-communicable diseases or related field.

WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The listcan be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Experience: 

Essential: At least two (2) years of professional experience in programme management and evaluation at national level

Desirable: Experience of work in UN and/or other international organization in NCD programme management will be an asset.

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

• Broad based knowledge of the country’s needs and priorities in various areas of NCDs.
• Ability to make oral and written presentations on technical issues.
• Knowledge of computer applications.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of local language will be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating, and intercultural communication skills and political acumen.

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Remuneration:

Monthly remuneration is INR 218,855 (NOB) taxable as per Indian laws and the appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. S/he will be posted at New Delhi. The position may require extensive travel (can be upto 15 days in a month) to the states and districts.

Additional Information

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening.
• 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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