New vacancy - Data Assistant World Health Organisation (WHO)

Data Assistant ,World Health Organisation (WHO)

Location: India Apply by: 30 Jun 2020

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 12 months

Description of Duties:

Under the managerial oversight of Team Leader Communicable Diseases and day-to-day supervision of State Coordinator-NTD, with a view to achieve the expected results set out in the relevant WCO-India work plans in accordance with the WHO’s Country Cooperation Strategy with India, the incumbent will have the following responsibilities in her/his assigned area of work:

Maintain data on lymphatic filariasis, leprosy and kala azar Adverse events following MDA, treatment for kala azar ;

As per the State priorities and requirement, prepare data Related to IRS for Kala Azar, Leprosy case detection campaign data, MDA and TAS for Lymphatic Filariasis and Monitoring activities both in hard and soft copy for the region according to WCO-India guidelines;

Collect and collate all data related to LF, KA and leprosy from within the state and update records from time to time;

Compile and enter data into the project specific system accurately and in a timely manner;

Maintain accurate and up to date line lists;

Timely reporting of compiled data to the WCO-India on a weekly/monthly/as and when required basis;

Analyse data, generate state and district reports as well as any additional reports as required by State and Zonal NTD Coordinators and WCO India;

Coordinate with Executive Associate/ Assistant for NTDs at WCO regarding administrative and data management, including financial records.

Ensure that the quality standards for data are maintained at all times;

Undertake field visits when required under the guidance of State Coordinator;

Provide support/ training to field staff as and when required;

Provide assistance in printing of forms and formats related to surveillance, collates requirements unit wise and ensures timely dispatch to units;

Provide assistance in planning of budget for technical activities; and

Undertake any other tasks/duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Education:

Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent.

Desirable: Graduate degree from a recognized university. Training in computer applications with working knowledge of EPI 6, EPI INFO, WORD, EXCEL, POWER POINT, ARC VIEW, ACCESS or SQL. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Competencies:

Teamwork

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Communication

Producing results

Knowing and managing yourself

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Database management skills

Ability to prepare routine administrative paperwork

Clerical, word processing, and/or office skills

Experience:

Essential: At least three (3) years' relevant experience in administrative & data support function in a government department/public sector undertaking, in a multinational corporation, reputed private organizations or NGOs

Desirable: Experience of working in other international organizations or UN Agency in the preferred Duty Station (State) would be an added advantage.

Additional Information:

Monthly remuneration is INR 41,360 taxable as per Indian laws and the appointment will be through Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. S/he could be posted anywhere in India as per the project needs.

The Data Assistant is a national of the country (India) in which he/she is to serve, is recruited locally and is not subject to assignment to any official station outside the home country. Only Indian Nationals should apply.

The incumbent should contribute to ensuring high professional, ethical, and institutional standards of the Organization. S/he should also meet professional conduct expectations, and basic universal norms of honesty, integrity, loyalty, and lawful behavior. This includes compliance with the above, including ability to: perform within existing organizational structures and governance; adhere to WHO's processes; demonstrate gender and cultural sensitivity; demonstrate respectful and constructive interpersonal communication; perform as a team player; and demonstrate due diligence.

Those who are interested may wish to send their applications

 To Apply

https://careers.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=2002260&tz=GMT%2B05%3A30&tzname=Asia%2FCalcutta