UNICEF TA Health Specialist Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs

UNICEF TA Health Specialist Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. UNICEF Nigeria looking for “TA Health Specialist”. Applicants with a University degree may apply on or before 14 July 2022.

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UNICEF TA Health Specialist Jobs 2022

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 02 July 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of TA Health Specialist to be based in Sokoto, Nigeria.

Recruiter United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Position TA Health Specialist
Location Sokoto, Nigeria
Country Nigeria
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University degree
Experience Required A minimum of 5 years
Application Deadline 14 July 2022

UNICEF Job Vacancy 2022

How can you make a difference: The Health Specialist reports to the Chief of Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Health Specialist will lead the health portfolio of the UNICEF Sokoto Field  Office, working  closely with State Ministry of Health (SMoH) , State Primary Health Care development Agency (SPHCDA) and partners for effective coordination and implementation of the Primary Health Care (PHC) PHC MoU Health System Strengthening work plans in three States (Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara), and will lead the design, implementation and oversight of  other key health interventions as per UNICEF workplan, including improving maternal, adolescent  and child health outcomes,  prepare and respond to public health emergencies, and reducing the number zero-dose children.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

  • Lead the health team in strategic program design, evidence generation, partnership coordination and representation of the health program in the State.
  • Participate in strategic programme discussions on the planning of health programmes, with a  focus on strategies to strengthen the health system and PHC,  and address health  inequities, including gender disparities
  • Formulate, design and prepare a sector of the health programme proposal, ensuring alignment with UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, the Country Programme, as well as coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies, and national priorities, plans and competencies.
  • Provide support to the State Government in developing its annual work plan and getting it approved by State Government Leadership
  • Ensure close coordination with  Social Behavior Change (SBC) colleagues for effective demand generation and social mobilization including increasing uptake of COVID-19 vaccination, and in general routine immunization
  • Provide technical assistance to the development of good quality State and LGA annual equity-focused operational plans and their review
  • Support and advocate for the design of equity-informed strategies and interventions targeting reduction number of under and un-immunized children and communities, including through leveraging on supportive supervision, micro-planning, RI-SMS and Post-SIA monitoring and campaign data
  • Work closely with relevant colleagues, UN partners and State Government in developing and management of the Delivery as One annual work plan in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara  States.
  • Coordinate with colleagues, relevant partners, and the State Government in developing and implementing the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for any disease outbreak and the humanitarian crisis.

Qualification & Experience:

  • An Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related science. An advanced university degree in a social sciences field or other field related to the work of UNICEF.
  • A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, Primary Health Care and health system strengthening, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level.
  • Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset
  • Fluency in English is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

Other Details

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

How to Apply UNICEF TA Health Specialist Jobs 2022

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The Closing Date: 14 July 2022

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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