UNICEF Emergency Health Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs

UNICEF Emergency Health Specialist Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNICEF Kenya looking for “Emergency Health Specialist”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 13 March 2023.

UNICEF, also the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund, is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. The agency is among the most widespread and recognizable social welfare organizations in the world, with a presence in 192 countries and territories.

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UNICEF Emergency Health Specialist Jobs 2023

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 27 February 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Emergency Health Specialist to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Position Emergency Health Specialist
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required 5-8 years
Application Deadline 13 March 2023

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2023

Purpose:

The purpose of this external announcement is to attract suitable Emergency Health Specialist candidates interested in working in any of the countries within UNICEF’s East and Southern Africa region to respond to Ebola outbreaks for the next 36 months.

Key activities & duties:

  • Advise chief CSD on any revision of the UNICEF EVD Response Plan as well as strengthen routine health system for the continuation of life saving critical interventions for the children and women.
  • Work with all units in the UNICEF Country office – WASH, communication, protection, education, supply to adjust, as relevant, the EVD contingency plan and monitor the implementation of key activities. Analyse data by age and sex (children and adult, male/female) by geographical area to refine programme/operational interventions focusing on children and women.
  • Attend the national coordination mechanisms with focus on NTF and its coordination committee, as well as UN/HDP coordination meetings. Document and communicate key issues to Chief CSD and other relevant units in the office, highlighting those of relevance to UNICEF and follow up on actions requiring UNICEF attention.
  • Participate in rapid needs assessments and conduct joint with MoH and WHO field visits and assess response effectiveness with relevant sector/partners.
  • Identify bottlenecks hindering the delivery of critical life-saving interventions under the EVD Contingency Plan and the delivery of Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) in Ebola contexts. Suggest alternative options/solutions for addressing implementation bottlenecks to the Chief CSD.

Qualification & Experience:

  • Advanced university degree in public health field.
  • 5-8 years of progressively responsible experience in planning and implementing emergency programmes with either the UN, IO, and/or NGO. Preferably experience in controlling outbreaks of EVD and/or other VHFs.
  • Innovative and resourceful mindset to make solutions work in adverse conditions
  • Ability to work under stressful conditions and flexible approach in undertaking his assignment within a rapidly changing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and team spirit
  • Good report writing skills
  • Fluency in English (verbal and written). Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language an asset.

Other Details

  • Contract Type: Full Time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNICEF Emergency Health Specialist Jobs 2023

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to this link Click Here

The Closing Date: 13 March 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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Official Website www.unicef.org
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