Post: Team Leader (Communicable Diseases)
Organization:WHO India Country Office
Duty Station:
New Delhi, India
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment
Duration of contract: Two Years
Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/CO/13/FT12
Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO) /
SE_IND WR Office,
India (SE_IND)
OBJECTIVES 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 for strengthening the work in the area of Communicable Diseases.
The WCO-India programme of work supports the GOI in
:
- Providing technical support in developing
national policies, strategies and programs activities in the area of
Communicable Diseases as well as related to the implementation of the Internal
Health Regulations (2005).
- Contributing to strengthening the monitoring of
the prevention and control of Communicable Diseases.
- Facilitating the adoption of evidence-based
public health interventions in relevant areas and well as the transitioning of
existing programs and health systems reforms and changes with a view to promote
equity and accelerate the movement towards Universal Health Coverage.
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO
All the Member States of WHO in the South East Asia
Region 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 ; (v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi)
monitoring and assessing health trends.
The South - East Asia Region of WHO is made up of
11 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, with 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 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 the WHO Country Office 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.
Purpose of the Position
Contribute to implementation of WHO's Country
Cooperation Strategy with the Government of India by supporting the work of the
WHO Country Office for India in the area of Communicable Diseases with a view
to help the Government of India further develop appropriate policies,
strategies and interventions and move towards Universal Health Coverage.
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 achieve the expected results set out in the relevant
WCO-India biennial workplans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation
Strategy with India (2012-2017), the incumbent will lead WCO-India team working
on communicable diseases and will have the following responsibilities:
1. Provide technical leadership and managerial
support to the WHO Country office team working on Communicable Diseases,
facilitate the development and the implementation of the relevant work plans
under the WHO-GOI collaborative programme while promoting the integration of
health programmes with health systems approaches and ensure the monitoring and
evaluation of related activities.
2. Promote the generation of evidence on
communicable diseases and contribute to informed policy decisions by government
and provide cutting edge policy advice. Help improve the information system on
communicable diseases and the monitoring of progress towards UHC and facilitate
its integration in to the national health information system.
3. Provide technical assistance and support for the
development and adaptation to the country context of the relevant WHO's normative
materials (including the production and/or adaptation of reports, guidelines,
SOPs)
4. Liaise and coordinate with concerned technical
units/ departments of MOH&FW, WHO/SEARO and WHO/HQ and with donor and
development partners (UN and bilateral) to harmonise recommendations on
policies and strategies related to Communicable Diseases and implementation of
IHR and advocate for intersectorial actions to address determinants.
5. Contribute to the management of WCO's knowledge
and advise on matters regarding universal health coverage of CDs, such as
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, Malaria, Neglected tropical diseases (including
vector-borne diseases) and vaccine preventable diseases, etc.;
6. Advise in strengthening and integrating,
innovative private sector engagement models, research and innovations in the
prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care of CDs.
7. Ensure technical quality and relevance of
contractual engagements with partners and institutions, make recommendations to
the supervisors regarding WHO's support.
8. Collaborate with MOH&FW and selected states
in undertake gap analyses and support capacity building efforts in these
deficient areas to ensure that priorities are fulfilled.
9. Contribute to evaluating the impact of WHO's
collaboration with India
(aggregated and area specific) and to developing evaluation tools (e.g.
defining the necessary performance indicators)
10. Support information brokering/exchange function
of WCO India through contributions to the health information repository at the
WCO India by collation, analysis and sharing of relevant health information and
statistics.
11. Contribute to the external relationships,
representation, communication and advocacy work of the WCO India aimed at
improving health system transparency and accountability.
12. Prepare administrative and technical reports
and presentations and undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the
supervisors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in Health
(medicine or public health) or Social Sciences
Desirable: Post graduate degree in Medicine/Public
Health/Communicable Diseases and/or Business Administration.
Skills:
The incumbent should identify with the core values
of the World Health Organization.
Thorough knowledge of the situation in India with
regard to Communicable diseases with good understanding of relevant country's
needs and priorities, issues and policies. Very good knowledge of WHO policies,
programmes and guidelines in the related areas.
Good knowledge of the administrative functioning of
government institutions and related departments/agencies, and of the other
partners in India.
Sound technical and policy advisory skills, based
on evidence. Public health 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 (team management,
performance management, planning 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.
Competencies:
1. Communicating in a credible and effective way
2. Producing results
3. Fostering integration and teamwork
4. Creating an empowering and motivating
environment
5. Building and Promoting partnerships across the
organization and beyond.
Other Skills (e.g. IT): Excellent knowledge of MS
Office applications, especially Excel computer skills for making high quality
data analysis and technical presentations.
Experience:
Essential: At least 10 years of professional
experience with progressive responsibility in Public Health and Communicable
diseases and policy analyses and advice as well as in technical assistance to
countries, including capacity building, evidence generation and evaluation.
Desirable: Experience of work in UN and/or other
International organizations.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Application Deadline: 25 August 2013
(16 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications
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