World Health Organization
Technical
Officer- NOB- Special Services Agreement - (2004752)
Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services
Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years,
Months, Days): 12 months
:
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
