Vacancy Notice No: SEARO/10/FT-23
Title: Scientist - HIV Prevention
Grade: P5
Contract type: Fixed-term appointment
Duration of contract: One Year
Application Deadline: 22 October 2010
Duty Station: New Delhi India
Organization unit: SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (SE/RGO) /
SE/CDS Department of Communicable Diseases (CDS) (SE/CDS)
HIV/AIDS
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Primary Objective of HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Programme is to strengthen national capacity of Member States in the prevention, treatment and control of HIV/AIDS and STI.
Description of duties:
Under the broad guidance of Director, Communicable Diseases (CDS) and the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, HIV/AIDS, in collaboration with concerned staff in CDS/SEARO, other departments in the Regional and WHO country offices, the incumbent will provide technical advice on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care programmes. The incumbent will integrate and coordinate initiatives for capacity building of the Member Countries for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS and STI particularly among high-risk groups.
Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives):
1. Provide technical, advisory and coordination support to Member States in strengthening health sector interventions for HIV prevention including prevention among most-at- risk populations and prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV with policy development, programme implementation and resource mobilization;
2. Provide technical, advisory and coordination support to Member States in strengthening health services related to HIV/AIDS counseling and testing, care and treatment with policy development, programme implementation and resource mobilization;
3. Promote research activities of member countries in the Region including priorities setting, implementation and dissemination of research results as a part of strategic information gearing towards development of evidence-based policies and interventions to increase efficiency and effectiveness of HIV/AIDS prevention and control;
4. Coordinate with governments, non-governmental organizations, other UN agencies, partner organizations and institutions to promote the development of effective interventions, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment;
5. Promote networking of WHO collaborating centres and Centres of Excellence in the Region in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment;
6. Perform any other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: Advanced university degree in health science or medical degree complemented by post graduate degree in public health. Studies of or knowledge of HIV/AIDS and reproductive health related topics including epidemiological research.
Competencies:
1. Producing Results
2. Creating an empowering and motivated environment
3. Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
4. Ensuring the effective use of resources
5. Building and promoting partnership across the organization.
Skills:
Extensive knowledge of policy development related to HIV/AIDS with emphasis on prevention, treatment and care including sexually transmitted infection control, with knowledge of targeted interventions of HIV prevention projects at local, national, regional and international levels. Excellent interpersonal skills with sensitivity to cultural differences and the stigma of HIV/AIDS/STIs. Ability to foster cohesive actions in a proactive manner and to work as a member of a team. Ability to work under pressure, integrity, tact and courtesy.
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Good working knowledge of Windows applications. Knowledge of epidemiological software such as EPI info or SPSS. Good computer skills.
Experience:
Essential: Minimum 10 years of professional experience in implementation of health programmes, including 5 years of experience at the international level, particularly focusing on HIV/AIDS/STI prevention, care and treatment; health projects focusing on young people, drug users, sex workers and other vulnerable people, and management of targeted interventions in the field of prevention and care of HIV/AIDS and sexually-transmitted infections.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of another WHO official language is desirable.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$ 79,537 at single rate
US$ 85,615 with primary dependants
Post Adjustment: 38.2 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening
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