WHO India Job: Expert-RMNCAH | Apply Now
Are you a medical professional passionate about maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (RMNCAH)? The WHO India Country Office is hiring an Expert-RMNCAH to provide technical assistance, policy development, and program implementation for improving healthcare outcomes. Based in New Delhi, India, this role is ideal for MBBS graduates with public health expertise and at least two years of experience in RMNCAH-related programs. Apply now to contribute to global health initiatives!
About WHO India
The World Health Organization (WHO) India Country Office works in collaboration with the Government of India and key stakeholders to strengthen the country’s health policies, programs, and healthcare infrastructure. Guided by the Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), WHO India focuses on universal health coverage, disease prevention, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, and health system strengthening. By leveraging global expertise, research, and policy frameworks, WHO India plays a crucial role in advancing public health initiatives, sustainable healthcare solutions, and emergency response mechanisms to improve the overall well-being of the Indian population.
WHO India Job Details:
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Position: Expert-RMNCAH
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Location: New Delhi, India
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Department: Public Health & RMNCAH
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Employment Type: Special Services Agreement (SSA) – Extendable based on performance
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Salary: ₹218,855 per month (taxable as per Indian laws)
Overview of the Programme
WHO India Country Office collaborates with the Government of India and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS), to actively support the development and implementation of national health policies, strategies to ensure equitable and universal access to quality health care for improving the health, survival and wellbeing of women, children, and adolescents.
WHO’s mandate revolves around six (6) leadership priorities specifying
(i) advancing universal health coverage
(ii) health related sustainable development goals
(iii) addressing the challenge of non-communicable diseases and mental health, violence and injuries and disabilities
(iv) implementing the provisions of the International Health Regulations (2005)
(v) increasing access to quality, safe, efficacious and affordable medical products
(vi) addressing the social, economic and environmental determinants of health.
Scope of Work:
Provide technical assistance for the development, implementation, and monitoring of national policies, strategies, and action plans aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality while promoting health and well-being among women, newborns, children, and adolescents.
- Maternal Health
Provide technical and programmatic support for the Midwifery and Maternal Health Program, focusing on health system strengthening and the transition to a midwifery model of care.
- Newborn and Child Health
Provide technical and programmatic support for implementing the newborn and child health program, including health system strengthening for newborn and child health.
- Sexual and Reproductive Health
Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of Sexual and Reproductive Health activities and programs with a focus on Family Planning, Comprehensive abortion care, SRH in vulnerable lower age groups, and upcoming SRH priorities.
- Adolescent Health
Provide technical and programmatic support for the implementation of adolescent health programs with emphasis on adolescent-responsive health services and sexual and reproductive health, including prevention of teenage pregnancy, nutrition, injuries and violence, mental health, NCDs, and health promotional issues to achieve universal health coverage, and equitable access to comprehensive health services.
Education
University degree in modern medicine – Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) recognized by National Medical Commission, India (earlier Medical Council of India) with State Medical Council registration or equivalent medical degree or medical course with public health degree is essential.
Experience: At least two years of demonstrable experience in any RMNCAH areas.
Competencies
- Communicating in a Credible and Effective Way
- Knowing and Managing Yourself
- Producing Results
- Fostering Integration and Teamwork
- Moving forward in a changing environment
Remuneration for WHO India Job
Monthly remuneration is 218,855, taxable as per Indian laws, and the appointment will be through a Special Services Agreement (SSA) extendable subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need for the function. S/he will be posted at New Delhi.
Additional Information: Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.
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