WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Post: Regional Adviser, Neglected Tropical Disease Control
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME:
In collaboration with Member countries, international and bilateral organizations and NGOs to reduce major neglected tropical diseases through strengthening the capacity of the Member States. To reduce burden of dengue/dengue haemorrhagic fever and eliminate yaws and leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, leishmaniasis within targeted date. To prevent and control disease vectors, intermediate hosts and animal reservoirs responsible for the transmission of major vector borne diseases.
Description of duties:
Under the overall supervision of the Director, Department of Communicable Diseases:
1. Plan and develop methodologies and evaluate the activities of the regional programme on the basis of the Regional Director's priorities and policies and ensure close cooperation with other related areas.
2. Ensure coordination and exchange of information with headquarters, other regional offices, health ministries, other organizations, etc.
3. Participate with national authorities, nongovernmental organizations and international organizations to formulate the regional and country health programmes and to develop plans and activities to implement programme activities of the department; advise the Regional Director on the identification of priorities and action plans to meet objectives of the department's programmes.
4. Administer support to regional and country activities by providing advice and guidance to consultants and colleagues, and by recommendations on the selection of supplies and equipment.
5. Mobilize extrabudgetary resources to meet the programme needs which will enhance the programme implementation.
6. Promote and coordinate the activities of international, bilateral and voluntary agencies in the delivery of the programme, elimination of targeted diseases from the Region, advise and assist national authorities in identifying training needs and in organizing national and regional educational activities.
7. Promote the development of research programmes by encouraging the application of appropriate research methods, ensuring collection and distribution of research information, formulating protocols and scrutinizing research proposals for funding, advising on relevance and technical aspects of their design.
8. Exercise delegated authority to approve exceptions to the established methodology, e.g. interpret the Organization's policies with respect to difficult and complex cases.
9. Perform any other related work as required and as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Education:
Essential: Graduate in medicine from a recognized University with postgraduate degree in public health.
Skills:
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of a wide range of public health issues. Sound knowledge of the principles and practice of vector borne diseases and their control.
Competencies:
1. Teamwork
2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3. Communication
4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
5. Producing results
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Computer literacy, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Experience:
Essential: At least 10 years of work experience, including considerable experience obtained in an international context, with progressive responsibility in policy analyses and advice as well as technical assistance to countries, including capacity building; and contribution to normative work to support country policy and technical assistance.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$ 81, 704 at single rate
US$ 87, 948 with primary dependants
Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 10 Years
Location: New Delhi, India
Industry Type: Pharma/ Biotech/Clinical Research
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two year
Grade: P5
Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/RO/15/FT13
End Date: 15th April, 2015
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