TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research-India@2500 USD per/month

January 12, 2008

TDR Fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research(*)

Applications deadline: 29 February 2008

http://www.who.int/tdr/grants/grants/bl2_fellowship_project_man.htm

(*) The above Fellowship is a time-limited post-graduate training
opportunity funded by TDR. The Fellowship will be in the SEA Regional
Office located in New Delhi, India. The monthly stipend is set at
US$2500 per month in addition to other minor benefits. The duration of
the Fellowship is initial one-year, renewable for a second year subject
to mutual agreement.

The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
(TDR) and the WHO South East Asia Regional Office (SEARO) invite
nationals from the WHO South East Asia Region (SEA) to apply for a 12-24
month fellowship on Project Management of Tropical Diseases Research.
The training involves a placement in the WHO Regional Office (New Delhi)
working with the professional staff involved located in the Departments
of Communicable Diseases (CDS) and Health System Development (HSD)

Summary of the Training Programme and Activities

Under the supervision of CDS and VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point, the
successful candidate will perform the following tasks:

1. In coordination with the technical units involved in TDR/SEARO,
assist VBC/SEARO unit-the focal point TDR/SEARO in administration of
SEARO/TDR Small Grants Scheme including: preparation of call for
applications, review of proposals for funding, preparing and conducting
Selection Committee meetings.

2. Assist VBC/SEARO-TDR/SEARO focal point in preparation of TSA for
selected projects, active follow-up of the projects’ implementation,
analysis of reports, disseminating the new research information and
promoting utilisation of the results by the control programmes.

3. Promote TDR activities at all levels with the aim of improving
tropical disease control in SEA countries including preparation of
research methodology workshops, strengthen coordination and
communication among all relevant unites in SEARO and TDR/HQ.

4. Develop comprehensive SEARO/TDR computerized database based on the
already available database for SEARO/TDR Small Grant Scheme. Produce
specific outputs from the database (reports, circular letters, website
entries, etc.), as needed.

5. Prepare research portfolio containing summaries of final reports of
the research projects to ensure communicating the results of the TDR
research projects to all concerned parties.

6. Support TDR/HQ activities in the region as requested by TDR/HQ
including site visits, preparation of reports for TDR’s Research
Strengthening Group (RSG), Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee
(STAC), and the Joint Coordinating Board (JCB).

Eligibility

Applications are requested from nationals of the WHO South East Asia
Region working or involved in the Ministries of Health, academic or
research institutions and/or who recently completed a period of
post-graduate training (M.Sc., MD or Ph.D.). Preference will be given
to candidates under 35 years old, holding an advanced degree in health
related sciences. Computer skills (MS Office) are required. A good
working knowledge of English is required.

How to apply

The following documents should be sent to the electronic address given
below (no application forms are required). The email subject field must
include: “SEARO CDF “.

1. Full name in capital letters with the family name underlined.

2. Date of birth and nationality

3. Name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address of
institution where the applicant is employed (all applicants must have
permanent employment).

4. Educational qualifications, including place of study, date of
conclusion and grade obtained (transcripts and photocopies of
qualifications are not required but may be requested later).

5. A brief description of the applicant’s current post and of the post
held immediately before (1 page).

6. A description of the applicant’s current work/research interests and
how this fellowship would contribute to the applicant’s future career (1
page maximum).

7. A list of the applicant’s publications and other abstracts or
presentations.

8. A letter of recommendation from two senior
scientists/professors/supervisors that includes their address, telephone
numbers, fax numbers and e-mail addresses. (Please include with the
application).

9. An endorsement from the director of the applicant’s home institution
testifying to the ability of the applicant to successfully undertake the
proposed fellowship and certifying that the applicant, if awarded TDR
support, will be granted a leave of absence and on completing the
training will be assured of a post. The director must also indicate how
the proposed fellowship will strengthen the capabilities of the
institution.

A copy of all applications should be sent to the WHO Representative’s
Office in their home country for information purposes.

All applications must be received by 29 February 2008 at
mailto:rcstraining@who.int Fellowship is planned to start as soon as
possible.

For further information contact:

Steven Wayling
Manager - Empowerment
Research Capability Strengthening
Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases
E-mail: mailto:waylings@who.int

Further information on TDR’s activities may be found at:
www.who.int/tdr

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