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 in the area of Health financing and Health systems strengthening.
Post : NPO (Programmes) - (1702388)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO
All the Member States of WHO in the South East Asia Region (SEAR) 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. The seven point global health agenda contained in WHO's Eleventh General Programme of Work (2006-2015) includes:
(i) investing in health to reduce poverty;
(ii) building individual and global health security;
(iii) promoting universal coverage, gender equality and health related human rights;
(iv) tackling determinants of health; (v) strengthening health systems and equitable access;
(vi) harnessing knowledge, science and technology; and (vii) strengthening governance, leadership and accountability.
WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing leadership on global health matters;
(ii) shaping the health research agenda;
(iii) setting norms and standards;
(iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;
(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends.WHO - SEAR is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, including India's population of 1.2 billion. The diversity of people and health situations requires, on the demand side, a solid understanding of the emerging socio-economic, epidemiologic and demographic patterns and trends at both the aggregate as well as national and sub-national levels, with due sensitivity to disadvantaged populations and vulnerable segments of the society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems, the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate.Mission of the WHO Country Office for India Within the framework of WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy, the mission of WCO-India is to support India in:
(i) developing and sustaining its own health policies, health systems and public health programmes;
(ii) working to prevent and overcome threats to health;
(iii) anticipating future challenges; and
(iv) advocating public health.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the overall guidance of the WHO Representative to India and the direct supervision of Coordinator, Health Programmes, with a view to help achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-India biennial work plans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with India (2012-2017), as a part of WCO-India team, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities to :
1. Assess the work load in the operational team for providing adequate programme and administrative support to the technical programmes, by allocating responsibilities of activities to the relevant Programme Assistants and administrative support staff working in the operational team for timely completion of priority activities and optimal staff time usage;
2. Provide guidance to technical programmes on correct contract mechanisms and documentation required for compliance with WHO guidelines;
3. Supervise preparation of contractual documentation in GSM and provide guidance to the Programme Assistants and administrative support staff wherever required;
4. Prepare updated standard templates for frequently used correspondence/ invitation letters, information note to participants/Temporary Advisers to standardize outgoing communications;
5. Engage with contractual partners for timely submission of deliverables, resolving contentious issues and compliance of WHO contractual requirements;
6. Follow-up with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India for nominations for various WHO-organized events and Governing body meetings; including sharing of relevant documentations;
7. Acting as a referral point, provide guidance to administrative support staff on completed staff work, correspondence procedure, channel of communication, development and maintenance of in-house database wherever required for strengthening institutional memory and generating useful management information;
8. Provide analytical inputs to senior management on programmatic and operational issues wherever required;
9. Prepare a wide variety of complex correspondence for the senior management keeping in mind confidentiality and sensitivity; including language editing of correspondence and documents as required;
10. Brief newly recruited technical and programme support staff on organizational setting and all programmatic issues;
11. Prepare draft SoPs for operational functions and ensure its compliance;
12. Prepare briefing notes for WR/Coordinator/AO;
13. Any other duties as assigned by the WR/Coordinator/AO.
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Candidate Profile
Education
University Degree from a recognized university.
University degree, preferably in Business/Public administration or related field.
Experience
At least two years of experience in administration programme management and financial management.
Desirable: Experience in planning, management and monitoring of public health programme at national/state level.
Skills
The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health Organization.Thorough knowledge and understanding of WHO's administrative and financial rules and procedures, good administrative knowledge of the functioning of government departments/ministries; demonstrated ability to work in harmony with national/international staff and maintaining poise in difficult situations; excellent writing, communication, organizational and supervisory skills including ability to take initiative; ability to draft reports and other documents in a precise and concise manner.Leadership skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with government and colleagues in a team setting at national and international levels, to share information and data and make oral and written presentations on technical issues. Very good ability to build and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant sectors. Understanding of the potential motivating factors within national context and ability to adjust to new approaches in an increasingly complex environment.Modern management skills (performance measurement, team management, planning and evaluation, etc.). Capacity to prepare terms of reference and to prepare and monitor and manage the implementation of contractual agreements. Capacity 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 programmes and practices will be an advantage.
Remuneration
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at INR 1,368,427 (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 may be used as a form of screening.
- In the event that your candidature is retained for an 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: whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
- Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
- For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
- WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
- WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
- 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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