Position: State NCD Medical Officer 

Organization: WHO

Location: New Delhi

Apply: https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2201482&lang=en

The incumbent will work under the overall guidance Team Leader (NCD) and in direct supervision of NPO (NCD). S/he will have the following responsibilities in her/his assigned area of work:

• Function as a focal person for strengthening “Continuum of NCD Care” and IHCI projects at State level;
• Coordinate implementation of selected interventions for Management of Hypertension and strengthening “Continuum of NCD Care”;
• Monitor and supervise implementation at the district level and report progress of implementation to WHO-India Office and to State Health Department;
• Organize and facilitate meetings with concerned authorities and partners at the state and district level in consultation with WHO India;
• Facilitate coordination meetings of implementing stakeholders at state and district level and ensure project activities are on track;
• Consolidate reports from health facilities, and district NCD Cell and other implementation sites and submit both physical and financial progress to WHO-India Office;
• Build synergies with the Sub-regional Office of WHO, technical experts operating at State level, as well as the State Health Department and District Health Offices;
• Monitor book of accounts for the projects at State and District levels; and
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s) or as required by WHO India office. 

Qualifications required:
Education:

Essential: University degree in Medical Science (MBBS) or equivalent in related field from a recognized institution/university.

Desirable: Post graduation in Public Health or other allied fields

Competencies:

•    Teamwork

•    Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

•    Communication

•    Producing results

•    Moving Forward in Changing Environment

Experience:

Essential: At least two years of professional experience in health service delivery at grassroots level, and experiences in project management

Desirable: Working experience with intergovernmental agencies at the national and state level will be an advantage.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This Vacancy Notice may be used to fill similar positions at the same level.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening

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