Objective of the programme
The main objective of the programme is to reduce tobacco use and harmful use of alcohol among the population in India and thereby reduce tobacco and alcohol related morbidity and mortality; to provide support for the development of tobacco and alcohol control policies, strategies and programmes through capacity building, awareness generation, training and advocacy to strengthen tobacco and alcohol control initiatives in the country both at national and sub national levels; to mobilize resources and provide technical support for their implementation.
Underlying values and core functions of WHO:
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 nonshy;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. The South -East Asia Region (SEAR) of WHO is made up of 11 countries, with over 1.9 billion people, with India's population of 1.3 billion. All the Member States of WHO/SEAR (Bangladesh, India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Indonesia, Maldives, Timor-Leste, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Thailand), share the common value of the highest attainable standard of health as a fundamental human right. All of WHO actions are based on this and rooted in the underlying values of equity, solidarity and participation. The mission of WHO India is to improve quality of life of the 1.3 billion people in India by supporting the government in eliminating vaccine preventable and other communicable diseases, reducing maternal and neonatal mortalities, promoting healthy lifestyles, addressing determinants of health, preparing and responding to health emergencies and strengthening health systems for universal health coverage.
Requisition number: 2208149
Position title: National Professional Officer (TFI)
Grade: NO-C
Contract duration: Two years
Org structure: World Health Organization and Other Entities > WHO - World Health Organization > SE South East Asia > SEARO Countries > SE_IND WR Office, India
Duty Station: India-New Delhi
Link to apply:
- WHO Careers Website: Careers at WHO
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