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Vacancy Notice No: SEAR/RO/15/FT13

Title: Regional Adviser, Neglected Tropical Disease Control

Grade: P5

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Two years

Date: 24 March 2015

Application Deadline: 15 April 2015

Duty Station: New Delhi, India

Organization unit: SEARO Regional Office for the South EastAsia (SE/RGO) /SE/CDS Department of Communicable Diseases (CDS)(SE/CDS)Neglected Tropical Disease Control

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :In collaboration with Member countries, international and bilateral organizations and NGOs to reduce major neglected tropicaldiseases through strengthening the capacity of the Member States. To reduce burden of dengue/dengue haemorrhagic fever andeliminate yaws and leprosy, lymphatic filariasis, leishmaniasis within targeted date. 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, Department of Communicable Diseases:1. Plan and develop methodologies and evaluate the activities of the regional programme on the basis of the Regional Director'spriorities and policies and ensure close cooperation with other related areas.2. Ensure coordination and exchange of information with headquarters, other regional offices, health ministries, otherorganizations, etc.3. Participate with national authorities, nongovernmental organizations and international organizations to formulate the regionaland country health programmes and to develop plans and activities to implement programme activities of the department; advisethe Regional Director on the identification of priorities and action plans to meet objectives of the department's programmes.4. Administer support to regional and country activities by providing advice and guidance to consultants and colleagues, and byrecommendations on the selection of supplies and equipment.5. Mobilize extrabudgetary resources to meet the programme needs which will enhance the programme implementation.6. Promote and coordinate the activities of international, bilateral and voluntary agencies in the delivery of the programme,elimination of targeted diseases from the Region, advise and assist national authorities in identifying training needs and inorganizing national and regional educational activities.7. Promote the development of research programmes by encouraging the application of appropriate research methods, ensuringcollection and distribution of research information, formulating protocols and scrutinizing research proposals for funding, advisingon relevance and technical aspects of their design.8. Exercise delegated authority to approve exceptions to the established methodology, e.g. interpret the Organization's policieswith respect to difficult and complex cases.9. Perform any other related work as required and as may be assigned by the Supervisors.  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Essential: Graduate in medicine 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 principlesand practice of vector borne diseases and their control.

Competencies:1. Teamwork2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences3. Communication4. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond5. Producing results

Other Skills (e.g. IT):Computer literacy, word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software

Experience:Essential: At least 10 years of work experience, including considerable experience obtained in an international context, withprogressive responsibility in policy analyses and advice as well as technical assistance to countries, including capacity building;and contribution to normative work to support country policy and technical assistance.

Languages:Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English

Annual salary: (Net of tax)US$ 81, 704 at single rateUS$ 87, 948 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment: 40.9 % of the above figure(s). This percentageis to be considered as indicative since variations may occureach month either upwards or downwards due to currencyexchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

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