Job title : Cause of Death Country Coordinator Location : Mumbai, Maharashtra Years of experience : min 8 max 25 Job description : - The Data for Health (D4H) Initiative is a multi-year initiative funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies in partnership with the Australian Government. Implementing partners include the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the CDC Foundation, Vital Strategies, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, the University of Melbourne, and the World Health Organization (WHO). - The D4H Initiative seeks to support governments in at least 25 countries and cities to improve the collection and use of crucial public health information. - D4H operates under the principles of country leadership and ownership, a commitment to capacity building, and a primary concern for sustainability. The Initiative focuses on strengthening three areas : - Civil registration and vital statistics systems (CRVS) - Strategic use of data for policy and planning and - Availability of information on non-communicable disease risk factors General Responsibilities : - The Cause of Death Country Coordinator is required to support the successful implementation of technical assistance for CRVS improvement. - The main tasks and deliverables of the Cause of Death Country Coordinator will be related to ensuring that implementation of CRVS activities are country owned and driven; technically sound and sustainable as well as in line with current best practice standards. - The Cause of Death Country Coordinator will work under the supervision of the CDC Foundation Technical Advisor/Project Coordinator and collaborate with the Mumbai and Maharashtra D4H teams. - The Cause of Death Country Coordinator will be a primary participant in the D4H Mumbai and D4H Maharashtra teams to ensure consistency in strategy, implementation, and messaging across both teams. - The Cause of Death Country Coordinator will interface between government agencies, D4H Initiative partners, and other critical CRVS stakeholders in the country. Major tasks to be accomplished : - Support the finalization, production, and dissemination process for an already drafted eLearning course tailored to physicians, focusing on good quality reporting of cause of death using the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended international form - Support and participate in the review and approval processes for the MCCD eLearning content - Support the eLearning course producer in transforming the approved content into appropriate modules for production as an eLearning course - Collaborate on the development of materials for the MCCD eLearning course communications campaign - Participate in a medical certification of cause of death (MCCD) training to develop skill and capacity to act as a MCCD trainer, using materials developed for use in D4H Mumbai - Support the MCCD eLearning communications campaign, meeting with individuals and groups to promote the course, and conduct face to face MCCD trainings for physicians or summary presentations to CRVS stakeholders on eLearning course content - Conduct MCCD trainings of physicians, as needed - Support the monitoring process to assess cause of death quality improvements - Maintain strong communication with stakeholders and D4H team members, coordinating meetings and communicating activities and plans effectively Location of work and inputs : - The Cause of Death Country Coordinator will be based in Mumbai and have frequent travel to Pune and other locations India. - The CDC Foundation will provide the Cause of Death Country Coordinator with a project laptop computer and will reimburse travel expenses. Duration of contract : The contract will be through March 31, 2021 at which point it may be renewed for a 12-month period Educational Qualifications : The applicant should have a medical degree (MBBS). In addition to the medical degree, a masters or doctoral degree in health-related fields (i.e. public health, health administration, health management) is desirable. Experience : - The applicant must have experience teaching or training physicians. Experience in course development is desirable - The applicant must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in working on assignments of a similar nature independently or as a team lead. Experience working in the area of civil registration and vital statistics is desirable - At least 5 years of experience in medical setting is preferred - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work in a multi-disciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships with governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations - Good communication (oral and written) skill in English and Marathi Application Procedures : - Qualified applicants are requested to please indicate their ability and availability to undertake the terms of reference above. Apply with following details in CV/Cover letter : - An application letter - Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)- Include current remuneration, expected remuneration, notice period, and current location - Three writing samples (at least one on a clinical topic) - The short-listing will be on the basis of a technical evaluation as follows: - Educational qualifications - Relevant work experience - Writing samples and completion of a writing assignment Interview : Only short-listed applicants will be called for an interview.

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CDC Foundation - Cause of Death Country Coordinator  ,Job Description for CDC Foundation - Cause of Death Country Coordinator  in CDC Foundation in  Mumbai for (8-25) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for CDC Foundation - Cause of Death Country Coordinator  in CDC Foundation in  Mumbai for (8-25) years of experience. Apply Now!