World Health Organization
Location
New Delhi | India
Job description
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Overview of the programme
WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies and plans aiming at promoting access to and utilization of affordable and quality health services and improving financial protection against health-related risks.
Through policy and technical support at national and state level, the WHO Country Office more specifically aims to facilitate the adaptation and uptake of WHO policies, guidelines and other normative work related to nutrition including harmonizing national policies and strategies for addressing all forms of malnutrition with evidence-based recommendations.
Underlying Values and Core Functions of WHO
WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying (i) advancing universal health coverage (ii) health related sustainable development goals (iii) addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities (iv) implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005) (v) increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products (vi) addressing the social, economic and environmental determinants of health.
The South – East Asia Region (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.9 billion people, with India’s population of 1.4 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste), share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All of WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation.
Mission of the WHO Country Office for India
The mission of WHO India is to improve quality of life people in India especially the vulnerable population groups by supporting the government in prevention and management of undernutrition, overweight and obesity, and promoting consumption of healthy diets through creation of a conducive policy landscape and strengthening existing programs related to nutrition and health.
Description of Duties:
Under the overall guidance of the Team Leader (Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health), and under the direct supervision of the National Professional Officer (Nutrition), the incumbent will be based at Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and work with the nutrition focal point at MoH to fulfill the following responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Education:
Essential: University degree in Nutritional Sciences or Public Health from a recognized institution/university.
Desirable: Post Graduation or other advanced degree in Nutritional sciences or public health.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list
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Experience:
Essential: At least one (1) year of professional experience working at national and state level on development and implementation of nutrition related programs with demonstrated ability of liaising with various government stakeholders for implementation of programmes.
Desirable:
Competencies:
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Remuneration
Monthly remuneration is INR 157,449 (NOA) taxable as per Indian laws and the appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. S/he will be posted at New Delhi. The position may require extensive travel (can be upto 15 days in a month) to the states and districts.
The Nutrition Officer is a national of the country (India) where he/she is to serve, is recruited locally and is not subject to assignment to any official station outside the home country. Only Indian Nationals should apply
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Salary
Rs 1.57 lakh p.a.