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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. All WHO 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:
The purpose of this position is to provide technical support to State Tobacco Control Cell, Govt of Rajasthan for scaling up tobacco cessation and implementation of National Tobacco Control Programme) and related tasks. The incumbent shall be placed in the State Tobacco Control Cell, Directorate of Medical and Health Services, Jaipur, Govt. of Rajasthan and will work closely with State Nodal Officer, National Tobacco Control Programme, Govt of Rajasthan.
The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of Team Leader (NCD & Comorbidities) and in close coordination with National Professional Officer (TFI) at WHO India. S/he will have the following responsibilities in her/his assigned area of work:
Education:
Essential: A university degree in public health, epidemiology, social science or any significant health-related degree from a recognized university.
Desirable: Post-graduate degree/diploma in Public Health, or Public Health Administration or Management; In-depth knowledge about diverse areas of tobacco control at national and sub-national level will be an asset.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list
can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/
Experience:
Essential: At least one year of experience in tobacco control issues and/ or experience in implementation of large health programme.
Desirable: ( a ) At least One year of experience in tobacco control issues in Government or private sector in National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) implementation at State or District level.
(b) Experience in tobacco control issues and knowledge about international / national tobacco control policies and health programs 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 State Programme Officer (Tobacco Cessation) 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.
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