Sunday, 3 January 2021

World Health Organisation

World Health Organization

Public Health Laboratory Scientist (HTP & AMR) - (2005337)

 Grade: P5

Contractual Arrangement: Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): Two Years

Job Posting: Dec 31, 2020, 1:26:53 PM

Closing Date: Jan 22, 2021, 4:29:00 AM

Primary Location: India-New Delhi

Organization: SE/WHE WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE)

Schedule: Full-time

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The mission of WHO's Health Emergencies Programme (The Programme) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and, when national capacities are overwhelmed, to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the direct supervision of RED and overall guidance of DPM, the incumbent will:

(1) Contribute to WHO's organization-wide work in the development, implementation and oversight of relevant policies, strategies, programmes of work, and annual work-plans in areas related to laboratory aspects of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);

(2) Guide and provide technical support to develop regional and national policies, strategies, plans, guidelines, standards, SoPs / diagnostic protocols, Quality assistance Schemes and strategic directions for development and effective management of laboratory support in the Region for prevention and control of infectious diseases of epidemic and pandemic potential including High Threat Pathogens (HTPs);

(3) Establish and technically oversee regional laboratory expert networks and represent the SEAR in global experts networks highlighting the specifics of the region;

 (4) Conduct technical evaluations of laboratory diagnostics, equipment and related consumables on behalf of the WHE;

(5) Support field level laboratory response during outbreaks and pandemics by being deployed to countries for technically supporting them;

(6) Coordinate and assist Member States in implementing WHO Global Strategy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance together with other stakeholders of AMR prevention and control with specific focus on laboratory based AMR intervention efforts including overseeing the Regional External Quality Assurance Programme (EQAP) with the WHO-CC in Thailand; and

(7) Any other duties as assigned by RED.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in Medical or Biomedical fields. Advanced Post Graduate degree with specialization in laboratory science.

Desirable: Training in molecular techniques. Training in Public Health or Public health laboratory practice is an added advantage.

Experience

Essential:

- At least ten (10) years of experience in public health laboratory science in infectious diseases with special focus on, high threat pathogens in diagnosis and/or research including 5 years of international experience.

- Expert knowledge in and using molecular technique for rapid typing, thorough knowledge of microbiological, clinical and laboratory surveillance.

- Previous experience and understanding of infectious disease laboratory diagnostics with focus on HTP related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories are useful.

- Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the emergency preparedness and response team both in the laboratory setting, field laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.

Desirable: Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant is an advantage.

Skills

- Proven organizational and analytical skills, together with excellent interpersonal skills.

- Capacity to promote and implement collaboration and exchange with partners, toward the implementation of best practices.

- Proven ability to write technical documents in a clear and concise manner.

WHO Competencies

- Teamwork

- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

- Communication

- Ensuring the effective use of resources

- Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Desirable:

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 88,162 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2439 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.


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