REGIONAL ADVISER - VECTOR-BORNE AND
NEGLECTED DISEASES CONTROL
(SEAR/RO/14/FT03)
12 March 2014
The mission of WHO is the attainment
by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No:SEAR/RO/14/FT03
Title: Regional Adviser -
Vector-Borne and Neglected Diseases Control
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-Term
Appointment
Duration of contract: Two years
Date: 12 March 2014
Original published date: 12 March 2014
Application Deadline: 11 April
2014
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Duty Station: New Delhi, India
Organization unit: SEARO Regional Office for the
South East Asia (SE/RGO), SE/CDS Department of Communicable Diseases (CDS)
(SE/CDS)
SE/VBN
Vector-Borne and Neglected Diseases Control
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
In collaboration
with Member countries, international and bilateral organizations and NGOs to
reduce major vector borne diseases through strengthening the capacity of the
Member States.
To reduce
burden of major vector borne diseases including Dengue/Dengue Haemorrahagic
Fever, Lymphatic Filariasis, Leishmaniasis, Japanese Encephalitis.
To prevent
and control disease vectors, intermediate hosts and animal reservoirs
responsible for the transmission of major vector borne diseases.
Description of duties:
Under the
overall supervision of the Director of the Department of Communicable Diseases:
Plan and
develop methodologies and evaluate the activities of the regional programme on
the basis of the Regional Director's priorities and policies and ensure close
cooperation with other related areas.
Ensure
coordination and exchange of information with headquarters, other regional
offices, health ministries, other organizations, etc.
Participate
with national authorities, non-government organizations and international
organizations to formulate the regional and country health programmes and to
develop plans and activities to implement programme activities of the
Department; advise the Regional Director on the identification of priorities
and action plans to meet objectives of the Department's programmes.
Administer
support to regional and country activities by providing advice and guidance to
consultants and colleagues and by making recommendations on the selection of
supplies and equipment.
Mobilize
extra-budgetary resources to meet the programme needs which enhance the
programme implementation.
Promote and
coordinate the activities of international, bilateral and voluntary agencies in
the delivery of the programme, advise and assist national authorities in
identifying training needs and in organizing national and regional educational
activities.
Promote the
development of research programmes by encouraging the application of
appropriate research methods, ensuring collection and distribution of research
information, formulating protocols and scrutinizing research proposals for
funding, advising on relevance and technical aspects of their design.
Exercise
delegated authority to approve exceptions to the established methodology, e.g.
interpret the Organization's policies with respect to difficult and complex
cases.
Perform any
other related work as required and as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduate in
medical or health-related fields from a recognized University with postgraduate
degree in public health.
Skills:
Thorough
knowledge of the principles and practices of a wide range of public health
issues.
Sound
knowledge of the principles and practice of vector borne diseases and their
control.
Computer literacy,
word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software
Competencies:
Producing
Results
Communicating
in a Credible and effective way
Ensuring
effective use of resources
Building and
promoting partnerships across organization and beyond
Promoting
WHO's position in health leadership
Experience:
At least ten
years of experience including five (5) years of international experience in
major vector borne disease control programme.
Languages:
Excellent
knowledge of English
Annual salary:
(Net of tax)
USD,80734 at
single rate
USD,86904
with primary dependants
Post Adjustment:
39.60 % of
the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since
variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency
exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written
test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
Online
applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a
permanent database
.
Please visit WHO's
e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides
instructions for online application procedures.
All
applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy
has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy
announcement.
WHO is
committed to workforce diversity.
Any
appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff
Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be
contacted.
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smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of
tobacco.
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