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Job Title: Scientist (Virologist) – (2210867)
Primary Location: India-New Delhi
Eligbility Criteria: University degree in medical or biomedical fields. Masters/Post graduate degree with specialization in virology.
Desirable: Training in molecular techniques
Experience
Essential: At least 7 years of experience including some international exposure in polio and measles/rubella virology laboratory at national and/or regional level.
Desirable: Knowledge of coordination and management of laboratory work for other vaccine preventable diseases, including diphtheria, pertussis, measles and rubella.
Skills
- Expert knowledge and laboratory bench experience in at least the past ten years in either a polio and/or measles/rubella laboratory for diagnosis and/or research. Expert knowledge in poliovirus diagnosis and using molecular technique for rapid typing of polioviruses and/or expert knowledge in measles/rubella diagnosis and using molecular technique for rapid typing of measles/rubella viruses in support of polio eradication and/or measles/rubella elimination initiatives.
- Thorough knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance, previous experience and understanding of VPDs and work-related experience in developing countries and management of a national laboratory or network of laboratories. Knowledge of diagnosis of communicable diseases control and epidemiology and ability to work with national and international staff as member of the IVD polio eradication team both in the laboratory setting as well as the international advisory and support levels.
- Previous experience and understanding of VPD diseases and work-related experience in developing countries. Proven track record of successfully acting as an international adviser or consultant.
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WHO Competencies
- Teamwork
- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
- Communication
- Promoting innovation and organizational learning
- Moving forward in a changing environment
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
REMUNERATION
WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 90,664 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 2697 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Under the overall guidance of Director, CDS and direct supervision of Coordinator (COVAX, IVD) the incumbent will carry out the following duties:
- Provide policy & strategic guidelines for measles laboratory network o support implementation of the objective pertaining to the laboratory aspects of the Strategic Framework for Measles & Rubella elimination in SEA Region2020-24.
- Provide policy & strategic guidance for polio laboratory network in South-East Asia Region in accordance with the global polio strategy 2022-26.
- Develop strategies for integration and coordination of logistic support for collection, transport of specimens, timely reporting and information flow for polio, measles/rubella, and other vaccine preventable diseases in coordination with surveillance and national program managers.
- Monitor information flow between the laboratories and program managers and strengthen laboratory data management systems and reporting formats for laboratory specimen testing results for vaccine preventable diseases. Latest Virology Jobs.
- Advise and provide technical support to ensure laboratories are implementing the recommended WHO strategies through onsite reviews.
- Provide technical support to laboratories to meet the requirements of good laboratory practices for polio, measles/rubella and other priority vaccine preventable diseases.
- Advise the program managers and the Ministries on the laboratory activities and enlist support to address specific laboratory issues.
- Manage the conduct of accreditation review of polio and the measles/rubella laboratory network and take appropriate action to ensure high quality performance. Assess the laboratory training needs; develop a training plan as per the requirements of the programs and the laboratories.
- Provide technical inputs in the training and capacity building of the laboratories.
- Provide orientation and training for surveillance medical officers and program managers on the laboratory aspects of testing and interpretation of results.
- Lead the development of work plan for the laboratory activities in line with the regional strategies and in coordination with technical units and HQ.
- Advise the program on specific technical aspects and guidelines to the program for other EPI activities targeted to laboratory aspects of vaccine preventable diseases.
- Manage polio containment activities through National Authority for Containment (NAC) and National Task Force (NTF) of Member countries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note applications should be submitted through WHO’s online recruitment portal. Please visit www.who.int/careers to complete an online profile and to apply to this vacancy.
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
The written test for shortlisted candidates will tentatively be held in week starting 30 January 2023. Candidates are advised to make themselves available during that period
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
Last Date To Apply: 30th December 2022
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