Description of Duties:
The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariate under the overall leadership of Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader- NPSN, managerial oversight of NPO-Surveillance and the day-to-day supervision of EIS Coordinator. S/he is expected to fulfil the below, but not limited to, mentioned responsibilities:
Liaison with the training institute to draft course calendar and prepare contact sessions, including agenda, and arranging course material
Coordinate with the mentors and FETP officers to plan the contact sessions
Guide FETP officers in planning surveillance data analysis and system assessment based on disease/ health condition/ risk factor burden of public health importance
Provide technical support to the I-FETP officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL)
Mentor I-FETP officers related to outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance system and epidemiological studies along with the assigned primary mentors for the officers
Review projects and work (reports, abstracts, manuscripts, scientific presentations) conducted by trainees/officers for scientific quality and facilitate administrative approval
Review progress of the FETP trainees on their CALs and support the institute in updating the database of FETP officer projects in the learning management system.
Coordinate and manage Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS) and other online training sessions
Develop an epidemiological project plan, facilitate institutional ethical approvals, field implementation and review project report/presentation
Support in documenting FETP guidelines, standard operating procedures, and required monthly/quarterly program reports
Support FETP officers to ensure the acquisition of essential skills
Conduct or assist with routine review of the program and of the work conducted by FETP trainees
Maintain regular communication with and share feedback with WHO India and NCDC.
Any other functions / task assigned by the Supervisor
Education:
Essential:
A Medical Graduate
Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC or NIE or WHO
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. The list
Desirable:
Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/ Public Health (MPH)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
Experience:
Essential:
At least one years progressive experience in conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India
Experience of mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP
Desirable:
Experience working as FETP training coordinator for institutes
Competencies:
Communication
Fostering Integration and Teamwork
Respecting and Promoting Individual and Cultural Differences
Producing results
Knowing and managing yourself
Functional Skills and Knowledge:
Experience of designing, implementing and conducting training for adult participants
Knowledge and experience working in the area of public health surveillance, outbreak investigations and conducting field surveys
Knowledge of public health issues, epidemiology, research methodology, and scientific writing
Strong interpersonal relations; ability to network, work in multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners
Prior experience of working at District / state level with Government officials for capacity building / programme implementation
Good working knowledge of computer applications, especially MS office
Strong and proven documentation and organizational skills