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Overview of the programme
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 financial protection against health-related risks.
WHO Country Office for India is supporting the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to strengthen the existing health systems to cater to the growing needs of mental health and substance abuse, palliative care and elderly care in the country.
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 (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 (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.9 billion people, with India’s population of 1.4 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste), share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. AllWHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation.
Mission of the WHO Country Office for India
The mission of WHO India is to improve quality of life people in India by supporting the government in prevention and control of mental health and substance use disorders, ,psychosocial issues during health emergencies, palliative care and elderly care in the country etc and strengthening health systems for UHC.
Description of Duties:
Under the direct supervision of NPO (Mental Health & Substance Abuse) and under the overall supervision of Team Leader (NCDs and Comorbidities/RMNCAH) and in close coordination with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the incumbent will perform following duties:
Education:
Essential: University degree in medical science or equivalent or any significant health-related degree from a recognized university.
Desirable: Advanced degrees in Public Health, epidemiology, psychology, gerontology or palliative care.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/
Experience:
Essential: Minimum one year experience in relevant field of public health system, training, monitoring, evaluation, IEC, etc., with working knowledge in computer applications.
Desirable: Work experience in Government/social sector will be an asset.
Competencies:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and working knowledge of local language will be an asset. Proficiency in computer applications and ability to draft reports
Remuneration:
Monthly remuneration is INR 157,449 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 will be posted at New Delhi. The position may require extensive travel (can be upto 15 days in a month) to the states and districts.
The Technical Officer-NCD/RMNCAH Programmes is a national of the country (India) where 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.
Additional information:
Applications which are not completed in all respects will not be considered.
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