FETP Technical Officer

The FETP Technical Officer will work closely with the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariat to support the development and implementation of training programs, provide technical guidance to FETP officers, and coordinate various program activities to strengthen public health surveillance and epidemiology capacity in India.

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

Requirements

• A Medical Graduate
• Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC or NIE or WHO
• 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
• Experience working as FETP training coordinator for institutes (desirable)
• 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
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English with strong attention to detail will be an asset

Skills

• Field Epidemiology Training
• Public Health Training
• Training Design
• Training Implementation
• Workshop Facilitation
• Mentorship
• FETP Coordination
• Public Health Surveillance
• Outbreak Investigation
• Field Survey
• Epidemiology
• Research Methodology
• Scientific Writing
• Capacity Building
• Program Implementation
• Stakeholder Networking
• Microsoft Office Suite
• English Writing

Languages

English