UNOPS helps its
partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building
peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development . UNOPS
is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of
environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational
excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following
position:
partners in the United Nations system meet the world’s needs for building
peace, recovering from disaster, and creating sustainable development . UNOPS
is known for its ability to implement complex projects in all types of
environments around the globe. In an effort to promote organizational
excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following
position:
General Background
·
The
Governments of India and Norway have entered into a partnership to work
together toward the attainment of the Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) and
MDG 5 that aim to reduce child and maternal mortality worldwide.
The
Governments of India and Norway have entered into a partnership to work
together toward the attainment of the Millennium Development Goal 4 (MDG 4) and
MDG 5 that aim to reduce child and maternal mortality worldwide.
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The
objective of NIPI is to provide catalytic support that would make a strategic
and sustainable difference to the rapid scaling up of quality child health
services under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in five states that contribute
the highest number of child deaths, namely, Bihar, MP, Orissa, Rajasthan and
UP.
The
objective of NIPI is to provide catalytic support that would make a strategic
and sustainable difference to the rapid scaling up of quality child health
services under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in five states that contribute
the highest number of child deaths, namely, Bihar, MP, Orissa, Rajasthan and
UP.
·
All
activities undertaken under NIPI shall be directed towards fulfilling the goals
and objectives of NRHM, and will be undertaken within the Mission framework.
All
activities undertaken under NIPI shall be directed towards fulfilling the goals
and objectives of NRHM, and will be undertaken within the Mission framework.
·
Funds
to the extent of USD 80 million provided by the Government of Norway will
complement the NRHM budget for child health activities.
Funds
to the extent of USD 80 million provided by the Government of Norway will
complement the NRHM budget for child health activities.
·
The
NIPI Programmes is designed such that it has a significant clinical component
in the design of its interventions.
The
NIPI Programmes is designed such that it has a significant clinical component
in the design of its interventions.
·
Therefore,
for a holistic picture, the NIPI programme focuses on public health, social
equity and clinical aspects.
Therefore,
for a holistic picture, the NIPI programme focuses on public health, social
equity and clinical aspects.
·
As
an arm of the Joint Steering Committee, NIPI Secretariat is mandated to play
the role of Programme Assurance.
As
an arm of the Joint Steering Committee, NIPI Secretariat is mandated to play
the role of Programme Assurance.
·
In
order to be able to be an effective Programme Assurance body, all aspects of
the programme need to be well understood.
In
order to be able to be an effective Programme Assurance body, all aspects of
the programme need to be well understood.
·
An
in-house team headed by the Director, NIPI Secretariat has been implementing
this role.
An
in-house team headed by the Director, NIPI Secretariat has been implementing
this role.
·
Furthermore,
the NIPI Secretariat also carries out research on new initiatives in the realm
of public health which are shared with Government of India (GoI) and the Donor
i.e. Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE).
Furthermore,
the NIPI Secretariat also carries out research on new initiatives in the realm
of public health which are shared with Government of India (GoI) and the Donor
i.e. Royal Norwegian Embassy (RNE).
·
In
order to be able to effectively provide innovative solutions identified by GoI
and RNE and be able to provide technical assistance where it is needed most,
and in a timely manner, NIPI Secretariat may engage consultants to meet these
specific demands.
In
order to be able to effectively provide innovative solutions identified by GoI
and RNE and be able to provide technical assistance where it is needed most,
and in a timely manner, NIPI Secretariat may engage consultants to meet these
specific demands.
·
Such
technical assistance would include coordination of existing MoHFW public health programmes .
Such
technical assistance would include coordination of existing MoHFW public health programmes .
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One
such example is Routine Immunisation where in the Ministry’s existing programme
is to be scaled up.
One
such example is Routine Immunisation where in the Ministry’s existing programme
is to be scaled up.
Immunisation is a
flagship programme of GoI and it aims to provide services to 27 million birth
cohort. India contributes to a large portion of unimmunised children in the
world. Gains made in polio eradication need to be taken further to improve
routine immunisation in the country. The variation in fully immunised children
within India varies from 40% to 87 % in certain states.
flagship programme of GoI and it aims to provide services to 27 million birth
cohort. India contributes to a large portion of unimmunised children in the
world. Gains made in polio eradication need to be taken further to improve
routine immunisation in the country. The variation in fully immunised children
within India varies from 40% to 87 % in certain states.
The states with larger
unimmunised cohorts (UP, Bihar, MP, Jharkhand, Rajasthan others) need further
efforts. Larger states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are seen to be slipping on
their full immunisation status so efforts need to be invested both in larger
states and well performing states to ensure a sustained effort. Technical
consultations become more important in the wake of increasing coverages in
states in areas of AEFI/vaccine safety.
unimmunised cohorts (UP, Bihar, MP, Jharkhand, Rajasthan others) need further
efforts. Larger states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are seen to be slipping on
their full immunisation status so efforts need to be invested both in larger
states and well performing states to ensure a sustained effort. Technical
consultations become more important in the wake of increasing coverages in
states in areas of AEFI/vaccine safety.
Purpose and Scope of
Assignment
Assignment
ï‚· To support
immunisation strengthening in the country (includes Supplemental Immunisation
Activities, e.g., national immunisations days (NIDs), measles catch-up
campaigns, Measles mortality reduction activities, Routine immunisation
initiatives, integrated disease surveillance
immunisation strengthening in the country (includes Supplemental Immunisation
Activities, e.g., national immunisations days (NIDs), measles catch-up
campaigns, Measles mortality reduction activities, Routine immunisation
initiatives, integrated disease surveillance
ï‚· Assist in strengthening vaccine and cold
chain mechanisms, AEFI/NRA assessments National/international level Develop
linkages with other child health programs, review and propose immunisation
specific inputs towards IEC related to immunisation.
chain mechanisms, AEFI/NRA assessments National/international level Develop
linkages with other child health programs, review and propose immunisation
specific inputs towards IEC related to immunisation.
Review ongoing MIS
systems and provide inputs Support in strengthening the state under NRHM/PIP
processes Support government and partner working for immunisation
systems and provide inputs Support in strengthening the state under NRHM/PIP
processes Support government and partner working for immunisation
Establish/revive
strong Immunisation Monitoring processes in states Participate in the ongoing
immunisation related assessments/trainings/operation research.
strong Immunisation Monitoring processes in states Participate in the ongoing
immunisation related assessments/trainings/operation research.
Interaction/liasing
with different govt departments and development partners Building
communications with state government program leaders (technical and
bureaucrats) in moving the agenda towards desired outcomes Startegically
study/propose demonstratable successful health/immunisation models from within /
outside country and support the state governments with planning and
implementation.
with different govt departments and development partners Building
communications with state government program leaders (technical and
bureaucrats) in moving the agenda towards desired outcomes Startegically
study/propose demonstratable successful health/immunisation models from within /
outside country and support the state governments with planning and
implementation.
The incumbent is
responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans
and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans
and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
Required Selection
Criteria Key Competencies
Criteria Key Competencies
ï‚· Commitment to public health and
immunisation, results based management understanding, planning principles,
embracing diversity in the workplace, personal integrity.
immunisation, results based management understanding, planning principles,
embracing diversity in the workplace, personal integrity.
ï‚· Prepared to
travel – national, sub national & international as per GoI/NIPI/UNOPS
assignment.
travel – national, sub national & international as per GoI/NIPI/UNOPS
assignment.
ï‚· Conceptual and
analytical skills to synthesise information simplify and communicate complex
issues in a coherent, compelling and speedy manner.
analytical skills to synthesise information simplify and communicate complex
issues in a coherent, compelling and speedy manner.
ï‚· Self-awareness and self-regulation,
teamwork, analytical and conceptual thinking, coaching, communication,
influence, building trust, managing resources, judgment, technical leadership,
leading vision and change, networking, strategic and global thinking,
decisiveness, tact, flexibility, setting standards and monitoring work of self
and others.
teamwork, analytical and conceptual thinking, coaching, communication,
influence, building trust, managing resources, judgment, technical leadership,
leading vision and change, networking, strategic and global thinking,
decisiveness, tact, flexibility, setting standards and monitoring work of self
and others.
Qualifications/Experience/Language
ï‚· University degree
or equivalent as an MD with background in Public Health, Medical Sciences or
similar practice area.
or equivalent as an MD with background in Public Health, Medical Sciences or
similar practice area.
ï‚· At least 6 years
of relevant public health experience and profound knowledge of vaccinology,
community-based programming in immunisation, epidemiology or disease control .
of relevant public health experience and profound knowledge of vaccinology,
community-based programming in immunisation, epidemiology or disease control .
ï‚· Preferably have
international working exposure, and experience involving UN/donor agencies.
international working exposure, and experience involving UN/donor agencies.
ï‚· Excellent command
of English. Working knowledge of Hindi an asset.
of English. Working knowledge of Hindi an asset.
Submission of
Applications
Applications
Qualified candidates may submit their
application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an
updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website),
www.unops.org , via e-mail to vacanciesindia@unops.org.
application, including a letter of interest, complete Curriculum Vitae and an
updated United Nations Personal History Form (P.11) (available on our website),
www.unops.org , via e-mail to vacanciesindia@unops.org.
Kindly indicate the
vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
vacancy number and the post title in the subject line when applying by email.
* Please note that
this is a local post and is open to all nationals of the country of the duty
station and to individuals who have a valid work permit.
this is a local post and is open to all nationals of the country of the duty
station and to individuals who have a valid work permit.
Additional
Considerations
Considerations
– Applications
received after the closing date will not be considered.
received after the closing date will not be considered.
– Only those
candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
– Qualified female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Closing
Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Date: Wednesday, 11 January 2012
