FETP Technical Officer

Supports India's Field Epidemiology Training Programme by coordinating course delivery, mentoring trainees, strengthening surveillance projects and maintaining programme documentation and reporting.

Department: WHO India Country Office

• Coordinate course calendars, contact sessions, agendas and learning materials
• Plan training sessions with mentors and FETP officers
• Guide trainees on surveillance data analysis and system assessment
• Mentor outbreak investigations, surveillance evaluations and epidemiological studies
• Review trainee reports, abstracts, manuscripts and presentations for scientific quality
• Coordinate online seminars, project plans, approvals and field implementation
• Document FETP guidelines, operating procedures and programme reports

• Medical graduate
• Completed intermediate or advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC, NIE or WHO
• At least one year of progressive experience conducting training or workshops for public health professionals in India
• Experience as mentor or faculty for intermediate or advanced FETP
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Only Indian nationals should apply

• Special Services Agreement appointment for 12 months
• Monthly remuneration is INR 157,449 taxable under Indian law
• May be posted in any of 14 listed locations in India; taxonomy stores available canonical city tags only
• Position may require extensive travel of up to 15 days per month
• Extension subject to programmatic need, performance and funding