WHO India recruits a Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months
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Job Posting: Jun 16, 2020, 7:21:23 AM
Closing Date: Jun 30, 2020, 10:59:00 PM
Primary Location: India
Organization: SE_IND WR Office, India
Schedule: Full-time
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Objectives of the Programme and of the immediate Strategic Objective
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 aiming at promoting access to and utilization of affordable and quality health services and improving the financial protection against health-related risks.
The Country Office contributes to providing technical support in developing national policies, strategies and activities in the area of health systems strengthening including, (i) advocating for Universal Health Coverage and building up national capacity in UHC-related matters (ii) facilitating the adoption of evidence -based public health interventions as well as appropriate reforms/changes with a view to promote equity and accelerate the movement towards universal health coverage.
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO
WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying (i) advancing universal health coverage (ii) health related sustainable development goals (iii) addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities (iv) implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) (v) increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products (vi) addressing the social, economic and environmental determinants of health.
The South – East Asia Region (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, with India’s population of 1.3 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Timor Leste, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Thailand), 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.
Mission of the WHO Country Office for India
The mission of WHO India is to improve quality of life of the 1.3 billion people in India by supporting the government in eliminating vaccine preventable and other communicable diseases, reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities, promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing determinants of health, preparing and responding to health emergencies and strengthening health systems for universal health coverage.
In pursuit of the above goals, the Neglected Tropical Diseases network of WCO-India was launched in 2015 to work closely with the Union and State governments to support elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala Azar and Leprosy in India.
NTD support to states include surveillance of the three diseases, planning and monitoring of prevention activities such as mass drug administration, indoor residual spraying, capacity building for activities related to lymphatic filariasis, leprosy and kala azar, drug supply chain management, planning, monitoring and training on transmission assessment surveys, and operational research.
Description of Duties:
Under the managerial oversight of Team Leader Communicable Diseases and day-to-day supervision of State Coordinator-NTD, with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-India work plans in accordance with the WHO’s Country Cooperation Strategy with India, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities in her/his assigned area of work:
- Maintain data on lymphatic filariasis, leprosy and kala azar Adverse events following MDA, treatment for kala azar ;
- As per the State priorities and requirement, prepare data Related to IRS for Kala Azar, Leprosy case detection campaign data, MDA and TAS for Lymphatic Filariasis and Monitoring activities both in hard and soft copy for the region according to WCO-India guidelines;
- Collect and collate all data related to LF, KA and leprosy from within the state and update records from time to time;
- Compile and enter data into the project specific system accurately and in a timely manner;
- Maintain accurate and up to date line lists;
- Timely reporting of compiled data to the WCO-India on a weekly/monthly/as and when required basis;
- Analyse data, generate state and district reports as well as any additional reports as required by State and Zonal NTD Coordinators and WCO India;
- Coordinate with Executive Associate/ Assistant for NTDs at WCO regarding administrative and data management, including financial records.
- Ensure that the quality standards for data are maintained at all times;
- Undertake field visits when required under the guidance of State Coordinator;
- Provide support/ training to field staff as and when required;
- Provide assistance in printing of forms and formats related to surveillance, collates requirements unit wise and ensures timely dispatch to units;
- Provide assistance in planning of budget for technical activities; and
- Undertake any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Education:
Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.
Desirable: Graduate degree from a recognized university. Training in computer applications with working knowledge of EPI 6, EPI INFO, WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, ARC VIEW, ACCESS or SQL. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/
Competencies:
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Producing results
- Knowing and managing yourself
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Database management skills
- Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork
- Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills
Experience:
Essential:. Essential: At least three (3) years’ relevant experience in administrative & data support function in a government department/public sector undertaking, in a multinational corporation, reputed private organizations or NGOs
Desirable: Experience of working in other international organizations or UN Agency in the preferred Duty Station (State) would be an added advantage.
Additional Information:
Monthly remuneration is INR 41,360 taxable as per Indian laws and the appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. S/he could be posted anywhere in India as per the project needs.
The Data Assistant is a national of the country (India) in which he/she is to serve, is recruited locally and is not subject to assignment to any official station outside the home country. Only Indian Nationals should apply.
The incumbent should contribute to ensuring high professional, ethical, and institutional standards of the Organization. S/he should also meet professional conduct expectations, and basic universal norms of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and lawful behavior. This includes compliance with the above, including ability to: perform within existing organizational structures and governance; adhere to WHO’s processes; demonstrate gender and cultural sensitivity; demonstrate respectful and constructive interpersonal communication; perform as a team player; and demonstrate due diligence.
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