NPO (Communicable Disease Control)

Overview
Serve as focal point for communicable diseases & immunization programs.

You have:

University degree in medicine or public health or relevant social sciences
Master of Public Health
At least 2 years of experience working in Communicable Disease areas
Experience in formulating policies and managing planning and implementation of public health programme
Experience in supporting development and implementation of Global Fund grants for HIV, TB, and Malaria
Familiarity with Government policies, priorities, structure and procedures on implementation of activities related to Communicable Disease Control
Previous experience of working with WHO or other UN agencies
Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions
Knowledge of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation process
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Very good interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Ability to build and promote partnerships across the organization and beyond
Contract
This is a NO-B contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It’s a staff contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary
The salary for this job should be more than 1,191 USD.

Salary for a NO-B contract in Thimphu
The salary of a NO-B depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 113,918 BTN (~1,191 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.
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Details
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Serve as the programme focal point for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program with responsibility for the overall planning, development , implementation and assessment of a comprehensive and effective programme. To collaborate with Royal Centre for Disease Control (RCDC) and the MoH in strengthening laboratory aspects of communicable diseases, immunization, and AMR programs. To support the MOH in the identification of priority of policy interventions for communicable diseases, immunization and AMR program and assist in aligning regional strategic plans with the country plans and priorities.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative and direct supervision of NPO Administration, Planning and Programme Management, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Planning of interventions, in particular as they relate to update the strategy through development, implementation and monitoring of programme at national level.

2. Building of national capacity in Communicable Disease Control (CDC), immunization, Neglected Tropical diseases, and AMR.

3. Coordinate activities on prevention and control of communicable diseases particularly affecting the target group, children, adolescents, and women.

4. Coordinate with institutions/agencies in the study on the impact and cost-effectiveness of the CDC, to ensure timely implementation of interventions, dissemination, and analysis of intermediate study results, and the use of data for strengthened national implementation.

5. Evaluation CDC activities including periodic program reviews and surveys to assess the quality of case management at health facilities.

6. Provide technical support in developing Global Fund proposal and in implementation of the Global Fund grant to HIV, TB and Malaria.

7. Planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of CDC, Immunization, Neglected Tropical Diseases and AMR activities. This will include support for situation analysis, measurement of protective and risk factors, use of data for programme planning, and development of locally adapted tools and instruments.

8. Coordination with partners, NGO, provision of periodic- and updates on progress in programme implementation, and support to the government in mobilization of resources for CDC, immunization and AMR.

9. Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential: University degree in medicine or public health or relevant social sciences Desirable: Master of Public Health

Experience
Essential:

At least 2 years of experience working in Communicable Disease areas
Experience in formulating policies and managing planning and implementation of public health programme.
Experience in supporting development and implementation of Global Fund grants for HIV, TB, and Malaria.
Desirable:

Familiarity with Government policies, priorities, structure and procedures on implementation of activities related to Communicable Disease Control.
Previous experience of working with WHO or other UN agencies is an advantage.
Skills
Thorough knowledge of WHO goals, policies, rules and regulations, structure and functions.
Knowledge of programme planning, monitoring and evaluation process.
Excellent written and oral communication skills. Very good interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability and skills to manage high profile and sensitive/classified information.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond
Moving forward in a changing environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION
Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at BTN 1,019,639 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.