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FETP Technical Officer The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariat under the overall leadership of the Team Leader and Deputy Team Leader - NPSN, managerial oversight of NPO-Surveillance, and the day-to-day supervision of the EIS Coordinator. S/he is expected to fulfill the below-mentioned responsibilities, including but not limited to: Description of Duties • Liaise with the training institute to draft the course calendar and prepare contact sessions, including agenda and arranging course material. • Coordinate with mentors and FETP officers to plan the contact sessions. • Guide FETP officers in planning surveillance data analysis and system assessment based on the disease/health condition/risk factor burden of public health importance. • Provide technical support to I-FETP officers on their Core Activity of Learning (CAL). • Mentor I-FETP officers in outbreak investigations, evaluations of public health surveillance systems, 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 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 the Weekly Afternoon Seminar (TAS) and other online training sessions. • Develop an epidemiological project plan, facilitate institutional ethical approvals, field implementation, and review project reports/presentations. • 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/tasks assigned by the Supervisor. Education Essential: • A Medical Graduate. • Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC, NIE, or WHO. Note: WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from accredited institutions. Desirable: • Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/Public Health (MPH)/Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health. Experience Essential: • At least one year of progressive experience in conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India. • Experience as a mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP. Desirable: • Experience working as an 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 in designing, implementing, and conducting training for adult participants. • Knowledge and experience working in 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 a multi-cultural team environment, and work harmoniously with multiple partners. • Prior experience of working at the 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.