Assistant System Analyst (Grade DG4)- SSA position with WCO India - Roster

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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

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 and rubella elimination , introduction of new vaccines, and addressing other public health priorities in consultation with the Government of India.

Description of Duties:

Under the managerial oversight of the National Data Team Leader and day-to-day supervision of Deputy Team Leader - Data, 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:

1. Support software system development for:

   1. surveillance of Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), Measles - Rubella (MR), Diphtheria Pertussis Neonatal Tetanus (DPT), Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) and research studies
   2. routine immunization (RI) and supplementary immunization activities (SIA) for polio, measles rubella and other vaccine preventable diseases as per programme needs
2. Develop dashboards, data entry forms and apply data entry checks in various data management systems developed and maintained by the data team
3. Support the Systems Analyst to develop databases, queries and programs to support all the data management activities of AFP, Measles, DPT, AEFI, RI and research studies
4. Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of various systems developed/ procured for management of data at the national level
5. Provide technical support to the field units and laboratory network for management of data and related data systems
6. Support capacity building of field and national staff on use of various data systems in use by the programme and data unit

7. Perform any other task as assigned by supervisor.

   QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.

Desirable: Graduate degree from a recognized university. Qualified or Semi-Qualified professional in computer language/s with working knowledge in one or more of Power Bi, VB, C#, HTML, ASP, SQL, ACCESS, EPI INFO and ANDROID Mobile Application Development.

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:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good working knowledge of computer applications

• Strong and proven documentation and organizational skills

  Experience:

  Essential: Minimum of five (5) years’ of professional experience in the field of data handling and

  management.

  Desirable: Experience of work in WHO/UN/ International organization or Multi National

  Company (MNC)/reputed Indian Company/non-government organization (NGO).

  Additional Information:

  Monthly remuneration is INR 65,410 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 Assistant System Analyst 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.