UNjobs in Asia – NPO – New Delhi – UNDP

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Brief Details About These UNjobs in Asia

• Organization: WHO – World Health Organization
• Location: New Delhi
• Grade: Junior level – NO-B, National Professional Officer – Locally recruited position
• Occupational Groups:
  • Public Health and Health Service
  • Medical Practitioners
  • Malaria, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases
• Closing Date: 2023-01-28

Duties and Responsibilities of These UNjobs in Asia

1. Facilitate and support the strengthening of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) at the national and sub-national levels.
2. Provide technical support for developing national and state plans to strengthen IPC, including surveillance of healthcare-associated infections (HAI).
3. Provide technical support for establishing and implementing national and state-level programs on IPC.
4. Liaise with key stakeholders to plan the development and implementation of activities to strengthen IPC.
5. Provide technical support for training on infection prevention and control at national and sub-national levels.
6. Prepare regular technical updates and reports in liaison with other team members to support budget utilization and financial reporting for IPC activities.
7. Provide hand-holding support and monitor/facilitate the timely achievement of IPC activities, milestones, and expected outputs.
8. Organize periodic review meetings to monitor/evaluate IPC project activities as per the operational plan indicators.
9. Provide regular and timely feedback to the responsible technical officer(s) and supervisors.
10. Work as part of the AMR-IPC-Labs team at WCO India and support lab strengthening/networking and AMR surveillance activities.
11. Support the drafting of technical and IEC resources on IPC, including Sameeksha on IPC.
12. Perform other duties as assigned in the interest of the organization, if needed.

Qualifications for These UNjobs in Asia

Essential: University degree in Medicine (MBBS) or related health fields from a recognized university.
Desirable: Postgraduate degree in Community Medicine, Preventive and Social Medicine or Public Health.

Essential: At least two (2) years of relevant work experience.
Desirable: Work experience on IPC / HAI networks.

Required Skills for These UNjobs in Asia

• Knowledge, expertise, and professional abilities in public health elements of IPC and AMR are required.
• Analytical thinker with data analysis skills to provide strategic knowledge for multiple stakeholders and respond proactively in a changing environment.
• Excellent computing, editing, and presenting abilities, as well as report and proposal writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage many tasks while multitasking and establish collaborative connections with donors/partners, professional associations, civil society groups, and important cooperating institutions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Required Langauge Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Knowledge of Hindi or another Indian language (s).

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