UNAIDS: National Programme Officer

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National Programme Officer – Strategic Information

Organisation UNAIDS

Duty Station New Delhi

Post Level ICS-10

This vacancy is open to applicants of either sex. Preference will be

given to equally qualified women candidates.

Major duties and responsibilities:

Provide technical direction and support to NACO on epidemiology and

strategic information, including estimations on HIV/AIDS and disease

surveillance, in coordination with WHO and the UNAIDS ICTSA.

Provide advice on management and assessment of surveillance data,

including aspects of communication, establishment of knowledge

management systems and flow of information between field and national

level.

Advise NACO in research and development related activities. Also

contribute to epidemiological mapping of the epidemic across the

states and on studies on strategic issues.

Liaise with ICMR and NICD and other relevant institutions in

epidemiology and strategic information, including estimations and

disease surveillance activities.

Coordinate and participate in meetings, workshops and training of

national health staff on all aspects of strategic information,

HIV/AIDS epidemiology and surveillance.

To carry out other tasks as defined by the Country Programme

Adviser / Country Coordinator.

Educational Qualifications:

Post-Graduate level University degree in public health, epidemiology,

community health or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong management and negotiation skills; proven training,

facilitation and communication skills; understanding of financial

management issues.

Ability to work independently and as a team player in a multi-

cultural environment. Working knowledge of computers including MS

Office package, essential.

Experience:

A background of 8-10 years experience in the areas of public health

epidemiology; policy analysis, programme planning and management and

a significant understanding of the social and economic dimensions of

HIV/AIDS. Experience in multi-sectoral programme development and

district level implementation; good understanding of India.

Familiarity with the UN System, Government structures at National and

State levels or other international development organisations an

asset.

The incumbent/candidate will interact with high ranking officials of

NACO, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, ICMR and other key

agencies.

Languages:

Proficiency in spoken and written English essential. Knowledge of one

or two Indian languages will be an asset.

CVs should be submitted along with completed UN Personal History form

(P.11) available electronically. (check below)

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Applications should be addressed to the Human Resources Department,

UNDP, 55 Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110 003.

http://www.undp.org.in/Jobs/