National Professional Officer (Cardio Vascular Disease)

Contract

This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about NO-B contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The WHO Country Office for India collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development, implementation and evaluation of interventions aiming at reducing the burden of NCDs and co-morbidities.

The WCO-lndia programme of work supports the GOI for NCDs in:

• providing technical support in developing national policies, strategies and program activities in the areas of NCDs and comorblditles;
• strengthening health system responses and promote integrated services delivery for NCDs, based on people centered primary health care and Universal Health Coverage (UHC);
• contributing to strengthening the surveillance, monitoring, and research for prevention and control of NCDs.
• Facilitating the adoption of evidence-based public health interventions/practices in NCD areas as well as of appropriate reforms/changes with a view to promote equity and quality and accelerate the movement towards achieving the NCO targets outlined in SDG-3

Underlying values and core functions of WHO:

WHO's mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying (i) advancing universal health coverage (ii) health related sustainable development goals; (ii) addressing the challenge of nonshy;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 (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.9 billion people, with India's population of 1.3 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Timer-Leste, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Thailand), 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. The mission of WHO India is to improve quality of life of the 1.3 billion people in India by supporting the government in eliminating vaccine preventable and other communicable diseases, reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities,promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing determinants of health, preparing and responding to health emergencies and strengthening health systems for universal health coverage.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of Country Office India, and the direct supervision of Team Leader-Non Communicable Diseases, with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-lndla biennial work plans in accordance with WHO's Country Cooperation Strategy with India (2019-2023), as part of the WCO-lndla team working on NCDs and Co-morbidities, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support to Cardiovascular Health Officers (CVHOs) at state level for planning, training, surveillance, monitoring and evaluation of hypertension and diabetes treatment and control activities.

2. Conduct regular visit to the program states and selected districts with the objective of providing on the ground supportive supervision to CVHOs, as well as program officers at the state and/or district-level.

3. Identify and help address training and capacity building needs of CVHOs and program staff at state and district levels, on technical as well as programme management components.

4. Assist in development and revision of training modules for various cadres of staff.

5. Conduct data verification, data aggregation and reporting at national level, (e.g.,prevalence, treatment, control).

6. Analyze and interpret surveillance and epidemiological data to support appropriate follow up actions at state level.

7. Facilitate implementation of sound drug logistics management practices, including training of relevant program staff at state and district levels.

8. Guide the work of and ensure timely performance assessment of State CVHOs and provide timely feedback.

9. Provide regular feedback and reports to the NPO-NCD at WHO India on adherence to clinical treatment protocols and performance on hypertension control based on clinical data and public health surveillance measures.

10. Provide support In making presentations, draft reports and strategic documents required for decision making and implementing; Work in close coordination and consultation with the NPO NCD and other members of the NCO Team at WHO Country Office.

11. Contribute to other activities, as considered relevant, for the effective planning and implementation of the initiative as per guidance of the Team Lead for NCDs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: University degree in health, public health, or a related field from a recognized university. Desirable: Master's degree in public health or in profession's allied to public health.

Experience

Essential: At least 2 years of experience in the relevant field with experience in project management and programme evaluation. Desirable: Experience of work in UN and/or other international organizations in development of advocacy materials and in organizing training activities.

Skills

• The incumbent should identify with the core values of the World Health Organization.
• Thorough knowledge of policies, strategies and guidelines in the area of NCDs and their risk factors, with a focus on the management of hypertension in primary health care, with good understanding of country's needs and priorities.
• Good knowledge of ways to work with government institutions and related departments/ agencies and experience of work in an international environment.
• Sound technical and policy advisory skills. based on evidence. Ability to coordinate, plan and implement projects, organize training activities, effectively monitor and analyse data and make oral and written presentations.
• Very good ability to build and maintain relations and network with national authorities and other stakeholders across relevant sectors. Understanding of the potential motivating factors within national context and ability to adjust to new approaches in an increasingly complex environment.
• Modern management skills (planning and evaluation, etc.). Capacity to convey information and options in a structured and credible way; ability to speak and write clearly.
• Proficiency in computer applications and ability to draft reports. Knowledge of WHO /UN agencies programmes and practices will be an advantage.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Producing results
• Moving forward in a changing environment

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Knowledge of Hindi.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at INR 2,476,526 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.