The position would work under the guidance and report to the Sub-Regional Team Leader/Regional Team Leader at the WHO-National Polio Surveillance Project. However, s/he could be posted anywhere in India as per the project needs. The SMO would be required to also report and work in close coordination with the focal person for the under-served strategy on all related issues. (only relevant to SMO's focusing on under-served issues as well).
The approvals of leave and the appraisal would be carried out by the Sub-Regional Team Leader / Team Leader. The overall responsibility of the Surveillance Medical Officer shall include the following:

As and when assigned the responsibility of the unit by the Regional Team Leader, the SMO will be responsible for:
1.Will maintain cash book expenditures, and perform other administrative duties according to established project guidelines;
2. Provide supervision and training to Driver and an Administrative Assistant;

3. Provide training, technical and logistic assistance and motivate the government counterparts as needed to promote timely reporting, investigation, follow-up and response to cases of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) within a designated area according to guidelines and procedures provided by the NPSP and the Government of India;
4. Identify & workup AFP cases with inadequate stool specimen for Expert Review and submit documents timely;
5. Plan, organize, and conduct meetings with government officials, professional organizations, hospital staff, non-government organizations, and others to promote understanding of, support for, participation in, and effective implementation of activities related to surveillance of acute flaccid paralysis and polio eradication;
6. Maintain up-to-date AFP case data and laboratory results for area of responsibility and submit to the National Polio Surveillance Unit (NPSU) as per program guidelines Analyze and interpret case data for follow up actions, and keep Regional Team Leader informed;
7. Plan, induct and maintain a network of reporting units and informers for AFP case reporting and case investigation. Analyse need of expansion of reporting network & initiate immediate means to improve;
8. Plan and conduct regular meetings with staff of medical colleges and major reporting units to provide updates to new staff members and to sustain motivation;;
9. Maintain up-to-date data related to immunization activities for the area of responsibility and ensure analysis and interpretation of this data for improvement of immunization activities in the area this data for improvement of immunization activities in the area;
10. Develop and maintain close working relationship with Government officials responsible for immunization and surveillance in their designated area, as well as with other individuals and organizations related to disease surveillance;
11. Provide training, technical and logistic assistance for planning and implementation of NIDs and mopping-up activities and strengthening coverage for routine EPI to ensure proper micro planning, implementation & monitoring of immunization activities in accordance with guidelines & procedures provided;

For SMO-US (under-served strategy): Apart from the above:

12. Identification and mapping of high-risk areas (HRAs) in coordination with the SMOs of NPSP, social mobilization partners like UNICEF and CMO/BMO's of government;
13. Review micro plans of these high risk areas to ensure identification induction of members from the local underserved communities as vaccinators, third team members and influencers;
14. Ensure participation of key influencers/ institutions from the underserved communities in planning and implementation of the polio eradication programme. This includes their participation in district and block level meetings;
15. Orientation of trainers, vaccinators, influencers and others deployed in HRAs on IPC in underserved areas;
16. Participate in mobilization and advocacy activities organized by SMC/DUC/BMC and provide technical guidance and inputs;
17. Identify other previously untapped opportunities for advocacy and immunization in underserved communities;

18. To prepare spot maps and present AFP case data as required;
19. For the Surveillance Medical Officers posted at the State headquarters, s/he has to coordinate the weekly and monthly state report to NPSU;

1.MBBS with at least two years experience in implementing public health programs OR MBBS with a post graduation in Preventive and Social Medicine/Pediatrics/Public Health. Physicians with relevant post-graduate degrees/diploma will be preferred;
2. Knowledge of computer applications essential
3. Strong analytic, networking and advocacy skills essential

The incumbent will receive a Special Services Agreement with the World Health Organization. The remuneration will be starting from Rs 94,500/- per month onwards at FG 5, taxable as per Indian laws.
(Female public health professionals are encouraged to apply)
Interested candidates are requested to send their resume at careers@npsuindia.org

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