Technical Officer, Communicable Diseases

Organization: World Health Organization

Website: WHO

Title: Technical Officer, Communicable Diseases

Location: Moscow, Russia

Compensation: $36,651 plus other benefits

Description:

I. Provision of technical assistance to implementation and expansion of DOTS and DOTS Plus activities.

1. Develop and prepare technical documentation, guidelines and recommendations in consultation with national and international experts.
2. Support implementation and further development of the Drug Resistance Survey, including strengthening of data collection and data analysis methodology.
3. Support strengthening of the TB Laboratory Network external quality assurance system and implementation of quality assurance activities for microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing at all laboratory levels, in cooperation with supranational reference laboratories.
4. Liaise with regional, federal, and international specialists and authorities to develop cost-effective laboratory network and standards at all levels.
5. Cooperate with federal specialists and authorities in building cooperative laboratory activities and trainings with CIS countries.
6. Coordinate development and implementation of guidelines and training materials for laboratory management, microscopy, culture, and drug susceptibility testing.
7. Provide adequate technical input for specialized laboratory trainings in microscopy, culture, drug susceptibility testing and laboratory management at different levels.
8. Assist in development of procurement and distribution plans of laboratory equipment and disposables, including conducting of needs assessments according to established laboratory standards.
9. Assist in development, implementation and coordination of TB/HIV control activities in consultation with national and international experts.
10. Coordinate independent monitoring missions to all levels of TB laboratories.
11. Provide technical support on project activities in coordination with Global Fund, USAID and other partners.
12. Prepare activity, technical and financial reports.

II. Support to TB control policy and strategy development.

1. Assist in developing and conducting operational and epidemiological research, mostly related to effectiveness of TB laboratory network including development of protocols, data analysis, and coordination of partners.
2. Assist the national partners in improvement and development of TB laboratory management and standard operating procedures.
3. Prepare policy papers, progress reports and country reports.
4. Provide technical assistance to selected Thematic Working Groups established under umbrella of the High Level Working Group.
5. Prepare background materials and provide trainings in TB laboratory diagnostics and management at federal and regional level.
6. Liaise with national institutions and other partners on issues related to the above-described activities.

III. Perform other related duties as assigned.
 
Qualifications:
Essential: University degree in medical or health sciences. Training in TB laboratory diagnostics and drug susceptibility testing and in TB control.
Desirable: Master of Public Health degree.

Experience:
Essential: Three years experience in organizing, planning and implementation of TB Control programmes. TB Laboratory experience.
Desirable: Experience in working in international organizations in TB control. WHO/UN experience and/or knowledge of relevant WHO policies and procedures. Working experience in Eastern European Countries.

Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English (spoken and written) and working knowledge of spoken and written Russian.
Desirable: Knowledge of other of WHO/EURO official languages.

To Apply: Apply Here by June 26, 2010

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Technical Officer, CDS Prevention and Control

Organization: World Health Organization

Website: WHO

Title: Technical Officer, CDS Prevention and Control 

Location: Moscow, Russia

Salary: $53,629 plus a 66.1% post adjustment and other benefits

Description:
Under the general guidance of the Head of Unit, Communicable Diseases and the direct supervision of the Head of WHO country office in Russian Federation, the incumbent will:

• Contribute to overall team efforts in support of targeted communicable disease prevention and control strategies and programme priorities established at national level;
• Contribute towards the development of regional and national policies, strategies, plans of action and implementation of projects and activities for communicable disease prevention and control by providing technical support and advice to Member States. To this end, the incumbent's activities will emphasize support towards strengthening national HIV control programmes and health systems, particularly in support of WHO regional strategy and targets on HIV prevention and control; in addition will address prevention and control of parenteral hepatitis in line with WHO regional strategies and national country needs.
• Provide technical assistance to main counterparts in the country towards improving regional and national capacity in the area of communicable diseases with particular emphasis in programmes concerned with the prevention and control of HIV and parenteral hepatitis This will be accomplished by providing technical assistance, capacity building and training, and coordination in planning, implementation and evaluation of activities that address prevention and control of HIV, parenteral hepatitis, HIV co-infections and other communicable disease priorities;
• Support priority activities in support of ongoing efforts by Member States to strengthen disease specific surveillance, monitoring and evaluation systems in line with existing regional surveillance networks for HIV, parenteral hepatitis and other communicable diseases. When appropriate, works with national, regional and other partners to develop guidelines and tools to strengthen Member States surveillance systems, including those related to data management collection and reporting systems, performance monitoring systems for HIV and HIV co-infections (TB, hepatitis, etc) treatment compliance, monitoring and evaluating of national and regional performance indicators, laboratory networks and other systems components;
• Develop and prepare technical and donor reports and manuscripts in support of Regional surveillance, programme advocacy, operational research and other documents for prevention and control of HIV/AIDS, parenteral hepatitis and other communicable diseases.
• Participate in the development and conduct of operational research towards strengthening the epidemiologic and laboratory surveillance systems and service delivery systems for the prevention, treatment of HIV/AIDS, parenteral hepatitis and other communicable diseases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Advanced University degree in medicine, master degree in public health or related subject from a recognized institution.
At least five years programme experience in coordinating public health programs including prevention and control of communicable diseases, with a minimum of three years working on HIV projects within an international public health programme context.
Experience working in HIV programs and research programs internationally.

Languages:
Essential: A very good command of the English language.
Desirable: Knowledge of Russian.

To Apply: Apply Here.  Deadline: July 15, 2009