Technical Officer
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- WHO
- Проект:
- TB Control Programme in the Russian Federation
- Расположение:
- Moscow
- Длительность:
- 12 months
- Дата окончания:
- 2008-02-06
- Описание:
Description of duties:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of WHO Country office in Moscow, and with technical guidance from the WHO TB Control Programme Coordinator in the Russian Federation, the incumbent will:
I. Provision of technical assistance to implementation and expansion of Directly Observed Treatment, Short Course (DOTS) and DOTS Plus activities.
1. Develop and prepare technical documentation, guidelines and recommendations in consultation with national and international experts.
2. Support implementation and further development of the Drug Resistance Survey, including strengthening of data collection and data analysis methodology.
3.Support strengthening of the TB Laboratory Network xternal quality assurance system and implementation of quality assurance activities for microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing at all laboratory levels, in cooperation with supranational reference laboratories.
4. Liaise with regional, federal, and international specialists and authorities to develop cost-effective laboratory network and standards at all levels.
5. Cooperate with federal specialists and authorities in building cooperative laboratory activities and trainings with CIS countries.
6. Coordinate development and implementation of guidelines and training materials for laboratory management, microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing.
7. Provide adequate technical input for specialized laboratory trainings in microscopy, culture, drug susceptibility testing and laboratory management at different levels.
8. Assist in development of procurement and distribution plans of laboratory equipment and disposables, including conducting of needs assessments according to established laboratory standards.
9. Assist in development, implementation and coordination of TB/HIV control activities in consultation with national and international experts.
10. Coordinate independent monitoring missions to laboratories.
11. Provide technical support on project activities in coordination with Global Fund, USAID and World Bank.
12. Prepare activity, technical and financial reports.
II. Support to TB control policy and strategy development.
1. Assist in developing and conducting operational and epidemiological research, including development of protocols, data analysis, and coordination of partners.
2. Prepare policy papers, progress reports and country reports.
3. Provide technical assistance to selected Thematic Working Groups established under umbrella of the High Level Working Group.
4. Liaise with national institutions and other partners on issues related to the above-described activities.
III. Perform other duties within the WHO TB Control rogramme activities according to workload, and compatible with experience.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree and experience in medical or health sciences.
Desirable: Master of Public Health degree.
Experience:
Essential:Considerable experience in organizing, planning and implementation of WHO TB control programme.
Desirable: Laboratory experience. Working experience in Eastern European Countries.
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and working knowledge of spoken and written Russian.
- Контактная информация:
Additional Information:
WHO has an online recruitment system. Therefore, ONLY applications submitted on-line at www.who.int/employment/en will be accepted.
All on-line applications are automatically acknowledged. If you do not receive an e-mail within 24 hours confirming receipt of your application, you should verify your on-line profile. In case of repeated difficulties, contact by e-mail PVACNOT@euro.who.int indicating the vacancy title and number in the subject line.
Short-listed candidates may be contacted for a written test and/or presentation prior to interview.
Monthly salary: (Net of tax)
USD 3,638 per month at single rate
USD 3,879 per month with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 74.8 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.
Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.