Sr Consultant (Public Health in Disaster Management)

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About the Organization

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), headed by the Prime Minister of India, is the apex body for Disaster Management in India. Setting up of NDMA and the creation of an enabling environment for institutional mechanisms at the State and District levels is mandated by the Disaster Management Act, 2005. NDMA is mandated to lay down the policies, plans and guidelines for Disaster Management. India envisions the development of an ethos of Prevention, Mitigation, Preparedness and Response.

Job Description

Working within the Mitigation Division, the Sr Consultant will assist the Member and Advisor, Mitigation in developing various programmes and technical assistance related to Public Health in Disaster Management.

The primary objective of the consultant will be to contribute to the development and implementation of comprehensive public health interventions tailored to the specific needs of communities and households affected by disasters. The Sr consultant will work closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure the delivery of timely and evidencebased public health services that promote disease prevention, health promotion, and effective emergency response. He/She should possess Strong knowledge of disease surveillance, outbreak response, health promotion and health system strengthening. He/She should have familiarity with international guidelines and frameworks for public health in emergencies. He/She should have demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, develop intervention plans and evaluate program outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

Sr Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the concerned Member/ JS/ Advisor, NDMA and the Sr consultant's responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Needs Assessment : Conducting an initial assessment of the public health needs and priorities in disaster-affected areas Identifying potential health risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps in healthcare infrastructure and services.
• Intervention Planning and Design: Collaborating with Ministry of Health at the central level, and several health organizations, Indian Red Cross, and relevant stakeholders to develop context-specific public health interventions. Ensuring that interventions align with international standards and guidelines for disaster response and public health emergency management.
• Disease Surveillance and Outbreak Response: Establishing or strengthening disease surveillance systems to detect and respond to outbreaks. Providing guidance on early warning systems, case management protocols, and infection prevention and control measures.
• Health Promotion and Education: Developing health promotion materials, campaigns, and educational resources to raise awareness and promote healthy behaviours in disaster-affected communities. Conducting training sessions for local healthcare workers, volunteers, and community leaders on public health practices and emergency response protocols.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Collaborating with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community-based organizations, to ensure coordination and integration of public health services. Participating in coordination meetings, and inter-agency working groups to share information, best practices, and lessons learned.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of public health interventions. Collecting and analyzing data to assess health outcomes, identify areas for improvement, and provide recommendations for future interventions.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

Essential: -

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology or a related subject from a recognized University.

Desirable:

• A research qualification in public health, epidemiology or a related subject.
• MBBS with specialization in Public Health/ Community Medicine will also be considered as an optional qualification in lieu of an M.Sc. in Public Health.

Qualification Experience

• Experience of at least five years in public health emergency management, disaster response/ recovery or similar area.
• Duration of research work (PhD, Post Doctoral) will be counted in work experience, either actual duration or 5 years, whichever is less.

Note:- Retired government officials with matching education and experience, with maximum age of 62 years and who have held a position with grade pay of INR 7,600/ or more may also apply. Retired Govt. employees engaged as a Consultant shail be regulated as per MoF, DOE OM No. 3-25/2020-E.I1I.A dated 09/ 12/2020

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