JOB OPPORTUNITY

National Coordinator (TB Free Initiative) – (2310183)

Grade: No grade
Contractual Arrangement: Special Services Agreement (SSA)
Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): One year, Extension depends on performance, need of functions and funding availability
Job Posting: Dec 11, 2023, 12:18:52 PM
Closing Date: Jan 3, 2024, 4:44:00 AM
Primary Location: Nepal-Kathmandu
Organization: SE_NEP WR Office, Nepal
Schedule: Full-time
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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Background:

WHO Nepal Country Office supports the Government of Nepal (GoN) in formulation, implementation and evaluation of national health policies, strategies and plans as guided by the WHO Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) 2023-27. WHO Country Office collaborates with GoN and relevant stakeholders and supports their efforts to reach end TB targets for Tuberculosis (TB) as envisioned. The GoN has already attained significant gains in progress and is committed to ending TB epidemic by 2030.

Objective of the Position:

In collaboration with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) and WHO CDS team, the incumbent will be focal personnel to provide support GoN in formulation of strategies, development of guidelines for TB Free Nepal Initiative in line with the policies and national TB Strategic Plan.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the overall guidance of WHO Representative to Nepal and close supervision of Team Lead – Communicable Disease Programme, in collaboration with NPO (TB), the incumbent will work as National Coordinator in which capacity he/she will perform the following duties:

Assist and collaboration with National TB Programme/Ministry of Health to formulate and execute strategic and operational plans, manuals and guidelines for the TB Free Nepal Initiative ensuring that these are in line with END TB strategy, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNHLM targets and the long term plans of NTP/ MoHP.
Support NTP in the development and regular updating of critical documents such as guidelines, SOPs, and other related documents.
Ensure and provide support for the effective monitoring and evaluation of the TB Free Nepal Initiative’s performance.
Assist the National Tuberculosis Control Centre (NTCC) to secure commitment and investment for this initiative at the national, provincial, and local levels in the upcoming fiscal years.
Provide advice and oversight feedback to the NTCC during the implementation of the TB Free Nepal Initiative.
Assist NTCC in organizing inception and orientation meetings/workshops with a focus on the Federal, Province and Local Level interventions
Support NTP in the scale up of the TB Free Nepal Initiative across all local levels in the country
Offer guidance on priorities for and relevance and the design of operational research projects aimed at improving service delivery, acceptance of services and programme performance
Collaborate with the NTP to enhance and strengthen existing tuberculosis programs being implemented in the country
Support the NTP in capacity-building programs for healthcare professionals and stakeholders involved in tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
Provide assistance to implement regular data collection and reporting processes to assess the impact and effectiveness of tuberculosis programs.
Undertake other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisors, including duty travel or duty-station reassignment on short notice as per the program requirements.

Qualification:

Education:
Essential: University degree in Public Health
Desirable: Knowledge of TB control and management and master’s in public health from a recognized University.

Experience:
Essential: At least 2 years of experience of working with TB Control and in development and implementation of public health programmes.
Desirable: Familiarity with government structure and procedures and experience working with the government counterparts and familiarity with WHO policies and practices or working experience with WHO or other UN Agencies at the national level is an asset.

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Good interpersonal skills, able to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to travel exclusively within the country and to perform practical hands-on field work.
Ability to participate actively and cooperatively in knowledge sharing and policy forums at various levels and to coordinate with the GoN agencies.
Good report writing skills and analytical skills including ability to collect and analyse technical data and information and to draw and present conclusions in written and spoken form.
Documentation skills and good writing skills in English and Nepali including ability to write clear and concise progress reports, analytical reports, plans and proposals
Good knowledge in TB and other communicable diseases.
Proficiency in Statistical / Epidemiological Analysis software desired.
Able to follow instructions and work independently would be an asset.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office package like MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet/email and other data processing application is essential.

WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Producing results

Use of Language Skills:
Essential: Expert knowledge of English and Nepali

REMUNERATION:

Monthly Salary: (Net of tax) NPR 196,102.00 at single rate (taxable as per Nepal Government laws and appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA))
Grade: SSA Level – 8
Duty Station: National Tuberculosis Control Centre (NTCC), Thimi, Bhaktapur

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Any extension of appointment would be subject to programmatic requirements, performance of the incumbent and availability of funds.
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