If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 60 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Sierra Leoneans for consideration to the following post:
Post: Health Specialist
Level: NOD
Duty Station:Freetown, Sierra Leone
Date Required: 1 November 2011
Duration: 2 Years (with possibility of extension)
Major duties and responsibilities:
Under the general guidance of the Health Manager, responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of specific projects and interventions of the Child Health component of the Child Survival and Development programme.
•Participates in the formulation and development of programme goals, strategies and approaches for the UNICEF plan of cooperation in the area of child and maternal health. Plans, implements and monitors assigned projects and activities.
•Participates with UNICEF/government/and other partners in the development of strategies, methodologies and identification of new approaches for improving programme delivery in the area of child and maternal health. Assists in the development of appropriate programme communication strategies and interventions to improve the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the community and caregivers in management of common childhood illnesses.
•Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of the Child Health project in coordination and collaboration with other project managers in the Child Survival and Development programme and with government and other partners.
•Provides technical support to government and non-government organizations at the national, regional and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the programmes/projects. Plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for government and NGO, and community health structures, personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building, especially at the district level and PHUs level, and expansion of coverage of services.
•Undertakes field visits, and surveys in order to monitor and evaluate project implementation. Identifies problems and proposes remedial action. Identifies alternative courses of action, to accelerate/improve programme delivery.
•Contributes to the development of the annual workplan of the Child Survival and Development programme. Monitors compliance to ensure objectives and targets are met and achieved. Guides and supervises professional and support staff.
•Coordinates with Operations/Supply staff on supply and non- supply assistance activities. Approves disbursement of funds ensuring proper utilization and accountability, and that activities are within established plans of action, and the programme budget allotments.
•Coordinates activities and exchanges information/ideas with other project managers in the Child Survival and Development programme and with the Child Protection and the Basic Education programmes, to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, information and reporting systems, and in the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation.
•Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and gender equality in its workplace.
Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply
Education: Advanced university degree in Health Sciences, Epidemiology, Medical Sciences or a related technical field.
Work Experience: Eight years progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation, in a related field.
Language: Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.
Other Competencies & Skills:
•Current knowledge of the latest developments and technology, in the area of child and maternal health.
•Proven ability to conceptualize, develop, plan and manage programmes, as well as to impart knowledge and teach skills.
•Leadership and teamwork abilities.
•Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
•Good understanding of and skills in programming for child and maternal health
•Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
•Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
Applications should be forwarded under confidential cover marked “Application – Health Specialist” complete with an up-to-date c.v. and names of two referees (non relatives) to reach the Chief of Operations, UNICEF, Central Medical Stores Compound, New England, Freetown on or before Friday 20 May 2011 or sent by email addressed to espilsburywilliams@unicef.org.
Please note that acknowledgement of application will be extended only to short-listed candidates. plementation, monitoring and evaluation of specific projects and interventions of the Child Health component of the Child Survival and Development programme.
• Contributes to the preparation of the Situation Analysis and its periodic update by compiling data, analyzing and evaluating information on child and maternal health. Prepares sectoral input to the Country Programme Recommendation (CPR) and all related documents, (e.g., Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action, Country Programme Summary Sheet (CPSS), Programme Summary Sheet (PSS)), for assigned programmes/projects.
Closing date: 20 May 2011 — UN Children's Fund
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