Overview
The FETP Technical Officer will support the I-FETP training institute and WHO India FETP secretariat in strengthening health systems. The role involves coordinating training activities, providing technical support to officers, and mentoring them in epidemiological studies.
Key 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
Required Experience
- 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
Qualifications
- A Medical Graduate
- Completed Intermediate/Advanced Field Epidemiology Training Program conducted by NCDC or NIE or WHO
- Post-graduation in Community Medicine (MD)/ Public Health (MPH)/ Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health
