Roster for TA - Leprosy including Leprosy Surveillance System Strengthening

Contract

This is a No grade contract. More about No grade contracts.

Purpose of the Position

The purpose of this vacancy is to develop a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in this advertised roster for CDS programme, Nepal. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently may be selected for the assignments falling in this area of work or for similar requirements/tasks/deliverables. Inclusion in the Roster does not guarantee selection to a SSA contract. There is no commitment on either side.

WHO is supporting the Ministry of Health and Population, DoHS, EDCD, and National Disease Programs in design and development of policies, strategies, guidelines for country-prioritized Communicable Diseases control and elimination. WHO is also providing technical inputs in strengthening of Communicable Diseases Surveillance activities at the national and sub-national level to achieve the goals of targeted Disease Control and Elimination including leprosy by the end of 2030.

Objective of the Position

The overall objective of the position is to support the national leprosy control program to strengthen the leprosy surveillance system in Nepal as per the National Leprosy Strategy and Action Plan (2021-2025).

Summary of assigned Duties

Under the guidance of WHO Representative Nepal and under the supervision of Team Lead (CDS, WCO Nepal) and NPO in collaboration with the Epidemiology and Disease Control Division (EDCD), the SSA to provide TA in the following tasks:

1. Work very closely with the Leprosy Control and Disability Management Section, EDCD and assist in strengthening of leprosy surveillance and monitoring/evaluation of the national leprosy control program.
2. Collect and collate epidemiology data from all national sources and conduct review and analysis of these leprosy data.
3. Support in preparing monthly, quarterly, and yearly updates and reports for leprosy.
4. Undertake frequent monitoring visits to provinces, districts, and local level to provide support in strengthening recording & reporting and data management of leprosy.
5. Support the national program to prepare the annual request of leprosy drugs on donation.
6. Support the central and provincial officials for proper leprosy drug management to ensure no stock out of leprosy drugs.
7. Support the national leprosy program to undertake activities aimed at reducing the burden of leprosy in Nepal as per the national roadmap for zero leprosy Nepal (2021-2030).
8. Perform any other activities assigned by supervisors

Qualification required:

Education:

Essential: Master’s degree in Statistics/ Public Health

Desirable: Training in leprosy control and surveillance

Experience:

Essential: At least 2 years’ experience in public health programs including data management and surveillance related to the infectious disease control.

Preferrable: Proven experience in leprosy control and surveillance system

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

1. Self-motivated with ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
2. Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
3. Broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health and malaria interventions.
4. Experience providing continuous mentorship and capacity-building support to health facility staffs and program implementers at provincial and local levels.
5. Ability to participate actively and cooperatively in knowledge sharing forums at various levels and to coordinate with the GoN agencies and key stakeholders.
6. Ability to collect and analyse technical data and information and to draw and present conclusions.
7. Good writing skills in English and Nepali, including ability to write clear and concise progress report, analytical reports, plans and proposals.
8. Technical expertise and overall attitude at work is required as mandatory competencies.

Other Skills (eg IT):

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

Ability to use digital tools to collect and process data/information.

WHO Competencies

1. Producing results
2. Communication
3. Teamwork
4. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

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

Grade: SSA, Level 8

Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal

Additional Information

1. This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
2. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
3. A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening
4. WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
5. 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.
6. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
7. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.
8. 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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10. 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.
11. Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
12. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.