Post: Regional Adviser -
Vector-Borne and Neglected Diseases Control (VBN)
Organization unit: SEARO
Regional Office for the South East Asia
(SE/RGO) /
Duty Station: New
Delhi, India
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Appointment
Duration of contract: Two Years
Vacancy Notice No:
SEAR/RO/13/FT11
Organization unit: SEARO
Regional Office for the South East Asia
(SE/RGO) /
SE/CDS Department of
Communicable Diseases (CDS) (SE/CDS)
SE/VBN Vector-Borne and
Neglected Diseases Control
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
In collaboration with Member
countries, international and bilateral organizations and NGOs to reduce major
vector borne diseases through strengthening the capacity of the Member States.
To reduce burden of major
vector borne diseases including Dengue/Dengue Haemorrahagic Fever, Lymphatic
Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, Japanese Encephalitis.
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 of the 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, non-government 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 making recommendations on the selection of supplies and
equipment.
5. Mobilize extra-budgetary
resources to meet the programme needs which enhance the programme
implementation.
6. Promote and coordinate the
activities of international, bilateral and voluntary agencies in the delivery
of the programme, 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate in medical or
health-related fields from a recognized University with postgraduate degree in
public health.
Skills:
Functional Skills and
Knowledge:
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.
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Computer literacy, word
processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Comptencies:
1. Producing Results
2. Communicating in a Credible
and effective way
3. Ensuring effective use of
resources
4. Building and promoting
partnerships across organization and beyond
5. Promoting WHO's position in
health leadership
Experience:
At least ten years of
experience including five (5) years of international experience in major vector
borne disease control programme.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$ 80,734 at single rate
US$ 86,904 with primary
dependants Post Adjustment: 36.10 % of
the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since
variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency
exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Application Deadline: 23
August 2013
(14 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting
applications
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