FETP Technical Officer

The World Health Organization is a specialized agency of the United Nations that is concerned with international public health. It was established on 7 April 1948, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. FETP Technical Officer Description of Duties: The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariate under the overall leadership of Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader- NPSN, managerial oversight of NPO-Surveillance and the day-to-day supervision of EIS Coordinator. S/he is expected to fulfil the below, but not limited to, mentioned responsibilities: - Liaison with the training institute to draft course calendar and prepare contact sessions, including agenda, and arranging course material - Coordinate with the mentors and FETP officers to plan the contact sessions - Guide FETP officers in planning surveillance data analysis and system assessment based on disease/ health condition/ risk factor burden of public health importance - Provide technical support to the I-FETP officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL) - Mentor I-FETP officers related to outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance system and epidemiological studies along with the assigned primary mentors for the officers - Review projects and work (reports, abstracts, manuscripts, scientific presentations) conducted by trainees/officers for scientific quality and facilitate administrative approval - Review progress of the FETP trainees on their CALs and support the institute in updating the database of FETP officer projects in the learning management system. - Coordinate and manage Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS) and other online training sessions - Develop an epidemiological project plan, facilitate institutional ethical approvals, field implementation and review project report/presentation - Support in documenting FETP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and required monthly/quarterly program reports - Support FETP officers to ensure the acquisition of essential skills - Conduct or assist with routine review of the program and of the work conducted by FETP trainees - Maintain regular communication with and share feedback with WHO India and NCDC. - Any other functions / task assigned by the Supervisor

Education: Essential: - A Medical Graduate - Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC or NIE or WHO - WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list Desirable: - Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/ Public Health (MPH)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Experience: Essential: - At least one years progressive experience in conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India - Experience of mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP Desirable: - Experience working as FETP training coordinator for institutes Competencies: - Communication - Fostering Integration and Teamwork - Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences - Producing results - Knowing and managing yourself Functional Skills and Knowledge: - Experience of designing, implementing and conducting training for adult participants - Knowledge and experience working in the area of public health surveillance, outbreak investigations and conducting field surveys - Knowledge of public health issues, epidemiology, research methodology, and scientific writing - Strong interpersonal relations; ability to network, work in multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners - Prior experience of working at District / state level with Government officials for capacity building / programme implementation - Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially MS office - Strong and proven documentation and organizational skills