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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