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Title	Project Officer (Moscow)
Agency	WHO
Project	TB Control Programme
Location	Moscow, Russian Federation
Duration	One year fixed-term appointment
Date of Expire	2007-06-27
Description	OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : The overall objective of the TB Control Programme is to reduce mortality, morbidity and transmission of the disease so that it is no longer a threat to public health. The UN Millennium development goal calls to halt and start reversing TB incidence by 2015. The global targets as endorsed by World Health Assembly are to achieve 50% reduction in TB mortality and TB prevalence by 2015. The World Health Organization is providing technical support to the Russian Federation in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of National Tuberculosis Control Programme. Description of duties: Under the overall supervision of the Head of WHO Office in Russia, and with technical guidance from the WHO TB Control Programme Coordinator in the Russian Federation, the incumbent will be responsible to: 1. Provide technical assistance and analysis to the TB control programmes in selected pilot territories supported by WHO in the framework of ongoing health care reform and with focus on integration of TB control into primary health care service in order to improve case detection and treatment success rate; monitor and supervise implementation of DOTS projects, including monitoring of regular supplies, organization of project workshops and trainings. Implement recommendations of TB Cost-Effectiveness project in order to improve TB detection, treatment and success rate and organization of TB network in pilot territories. 2. Participate in further development and revision of national TB control strategy through the technical assistance to the selected Thematic Working Groups, including development of case management of TB patients and training and education. 3. Provide technical expertise of national regulations, curriculum and other available resources for training and education. Assist in the development of curriculum and relevant educational and supportive materials for TB control training and educational courses. Propose comprehensive training programmes and plans. Update database of national and international trainings at the TB control and relevant fields. Assess the training needs and organize relevant training courses. 4. Provide technical support with implementation of the revised TB control strategy through assistance to the World Bank (WB) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) TB control projects, namely provision of technical consultancy to the Central Tuberculosis Research Institute (CTRI), and St.Petersburg TB Research Institutes and appropriate territories of their areas of supervision and implementation of activities. 5. Work in cooperation with other TB Project Officers on the development, revision and execution of the Annual Activity Plan and budget plan (English and Russia. 6. In collaboration with the regional authorities of the areas of supervision to collect and analyze epidemiological data, developing a database. 7. In collaboration with the regional authorities of pilot territories analyze case management with a special focus on improvement of case finding and the treatment outcomes. 8. Provide progress reports on programme achievements and constraints to the WHO TB Control Programme Coordinator in the Russian Federation. 9. Draft reports and develop publications as applicable and upon request. 10. Give technical support to operational research activities in cooperation with TB research institutes and international partners. 11. Perform other duties as required to support the effective overall work of WHO Country Office in the Russian Federation, address other communicable diseases issues if necessary. Experience: Essential: At least 3 years of experience with development of public health programmes at the national level. Desirable: Training and practical experience in DOTS and TB control. Experience in work with international organizations, including UN system would be an advantage. Languages: Essential: Excellent knowledge of Russian with working knowledge of English. Additional Information: * Salaries are payable in local currency converted at the prevailing United Nations rate of exchange in effect during the month of payment. Shortlisted candidates will be called for tests or presentations and interview. This is a local vacancy and as such WHO does not cover any expenses related to participation in tests and/or interviews. Only candidates who are nationals of THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION will be taken into consideration. WHO is employing a fast-track process to fill this vacancy. Therefore, only applications submitted on-line at www.who.int/employment 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 Annual salary: (Net of tax) 31856 USD * at single rate
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