Technical Officer

 WHO

Technical Officer- NOB- Special Services Agreement - (2004752)

 Grade: No grade

Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months

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Job Posting: Jan 27, 2021, 5:14:57 PM

Closing Date: Feb 18, 2021, 4:29:00 AM

Primary Location: India-New Delhi

Organization: SE_IND WR Office, India

Schedule: Full-time

 

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

 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.

 

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 of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.8 billion people, with India’s population of 1.3 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 society. On the supply side, it is equally crucial to have a solid understanding of the commonalities and divergences of the health systems as well as of the circumstances and political economy under which they have evolved and operate.

 

Mission of the WHO Country Office for India

 In the context of the General Programme of Work and within the framework of the WHO 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.

 

In pursuit of the above goals, the National Polio Surveillance Project (NPSP) of WCO-India was launched in 1997 to work closely with the Union and State governments to support polio eradication activities in India. Following eradication of polio from India in 2011 and certification of WHO SEAR as polio-free in March 2014, NPSP continues to support the government in implementation of the Polio Eradication and End Game Strategic Plan (2019-23).

 

Further, NPSP has transitioned to the National Public Health Surveillance Project by broadening its scope of work and is providing support for the intensification of routine immunization as a part of the overall health system strengthening, supporting the goal of measles elimination and rubella control, introduction of new vaccines, and addressing other public health priorities in consultation with the Government of India.

 

Description of Duties:

  

Under the overall guidance of Deputy Team Leader (NPSP) and direct supervision of National Professional Officer (Immunization Intensification) 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:

 

The position would work under the guidance and report to the National Professional Officer (Immunization Intensification), WHO with technical inputs from Advisor (RCH) and Joint Commissioner (UIP), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), GoI. The appraisals and other administrative approvals such as leave will be carried out by the National Professional Officer (Immunization Intensification) with inputs from Advisor (RCH) and the Joint Commissioner (UIP ) GoI.

 

Collect, compile and analyze routine and supplementary immunization coverage and monitoring data and provide feedback to senior officials in MoHFW for appropriate interventions at national and sub national levels.

Assist MoHFW with planning and implementation of immunization campaigns such as ‘Mission Indradhanush’ for periodic intensification of routine immunization and catch up immunization activities. 

Provide technical assistance to MoHFW for implementation of activities related to polio eradication & end game strategic plan 2019-2023.

Follow up with states for annual revision of emergency preparedness response plans (EPRP) for polio eradication.

Assist MoHFW with immunization program reviews for different states of the country.

Provide assistance to MoHFW for introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines.

Assist the priority states in preparation and review of project implementation plan (PIP) under National Health Mission and thereafter monitor the implementation status of the program implementation plans.

Assist MoHFW in establishing monitoring and review mechanisms related to status of vaccine stock out, cold chain logistics and trainings.

Ensure exchange of appropriate information on monitoring and program performance among all partners and other stakeholders.

Support MoHFW in documenting the minutes of strategic meetings and subsequently follow up on action points.

Undertake field visits to monitor planning and implementation of immunization program; and

Undertake any other activities/tasks as assigned by the supervisor(s).

  

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

  

Education:

 

Essential: University degree in Medicine (MCI/State Medical Council registration essential)

 

Desirable: Post graduation in community medicine/preventive & social medicine/public health/pediatrics/ other allied fields.

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