Roster for TA - Clinical Specialist (Kala-azar and other CDs)

Contract

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Background:

WHO Nepal Country Office supports the Government of Nepal (GoN) in formulation, implementation and evaluation of national health policies, strategies and plans as guided by the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2018-22. WHO Country Office collaborates with GoN and relevant stakeholders and supports their efforts to reach control and elimination targets for NTDs and country prioritized Communicable Diseases as envisioned. The GoN has already attained significant gains in progress against the Kala-azar elimination program and is committed to achieve the elimination of Kala-azar by 2030.

The objective of the Position:

The road map for neglected tropical diseases 2021-2030 sets out the global targets for 2030 and milestones to prevent, control, eliminate and eradicate a diverse set of 20 NTDs and disease groups aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 2030. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population and all key stakeholders, this Clinical Specialist position is to provide technical assistance to the government to enhance the quality of clinical management of Kala azar, VBDs and other country prioritized CDs and involve in Disease Control, Surveillance and Elimination of CDs to achieve the elimination milestone by 2030.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the overall guidance of the WHO representative and the direct supervision of the Team Lead (CDS), the incumbent will perform the following:

• Provide technical support to strengthen the clinical component of country prioritized communicable diseases including NTDs/VL and Tuberculosis.
• Assist in review and development of program specific protocols and procedures for prioritized communicable diseases. Ensure clinical guidelines and protocols to meet the up-to-date WHO standards, guidelines, and policies and strategic evidence informed approaches.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to ensure quality clinical management and develop standard procedures for diagnosis and treatment of country prioritized communicable diseases.
• Review and analyze the existing clinical practices at health sector and provide analysis of critical needs and areas to strengthen the interventions. Provide recommendations for the further improvement of health services.
• Facilitate clinical related presentation and conduct coordination meetings and technical discussions with key stakeholders including professional/medical associations and senior clinicians. Track and follow- up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
• Provide technical and operational support and participate in survey, assessment and monitoring and evaluation related to clinical and health service interventions.
• Submit the technical reports and financial statement on time
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the Supervisors. This includes duty travel or duty-station reassignment on short notice as per the program requirements.

Qualification****:

Education:

Essential: Medical Graduate from an institution recognized by Nepal Medical Council with valid registration in the Nepal Medical Council with Post-graduate in Internal Medicine.

Desirable: Post Graduate Training in Internal Medicine, or in an allied discipline.

Experience:

Essential: Minimum 5 years of proven clinical experience in infectious/communicable diseases management.

Desirable: proven experience in infectious disease control and intervention at least one year

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

• Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to travel exclusively within the country and to perform practical hands-on field work.
• Ability to participate actively and cooperatively in knowledge sharing and policy forums at various levels and to coordinate with the GoN agencies.
• Good knowledge in Neglected Tropical Diseases and other communicable diseases.
• Good report writing skills and analytical skills including ability to collect and analyse technical data and information and to draw and present conclusions in written and spoken form.
• Documentation skills and good writing skills in English and Nepali including ability to write clear and concise progress reports, analytical reports, plans and proposals
• Knowledge and skills in One health concept, strategies and monitoring tools -Infectious disease expertise including epidemiology, entomology, diagnostics, disease control and elimination strategies, updated knowledge of new tools and national strategy development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: word processors, spreadsheets and other data processing, programme presentation, Outlook and Internet, and email is essential.
• Proficiency in Statistical / Epidemiological Analysis software desired.

Able to follow instructions and work independently would be an asset.

Other Skills (eg IT):

Good computer skills including office software applications and basic statistical/database management.

WHO Competencies:

• Producing results
• Communication in credible and effective way
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Ensuring the effective use of resources
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

Use of Language Skills: Excellent knowledge of written and spoken language skills in English and Nepali

Grade: Level 10, SSA

Schedule: Part Time

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Additional Information

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening
• 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 a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
• 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.
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• Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
• Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.