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UNICEF Malaria Control Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs

UNICEF Malaria Control Specialist Jobs 2023 – South Sudan NGO Jobs.

UNICEF South Sudan looking for “Malaria Control Specialist”.

Applicants with a Advance University degree may apply on or before 11th May 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.

UNICEF Malaria Control Specialist Jobs 2023

The UNICEF has published a job vacancy announcement on 27th April 2023 for qualified South Sudanese to fill in the vacant post of Malaria Control Specialist to be based in Juba, South Sudan.

Recruiter United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
Position International Consultancy- Malaria Control Specialist
Location Juba, South Sudan
Country South Sudan
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification Advance University degree
Experience Required Minimum 08 years
Application Deadline 11th May 2023

Scope of Work

The incumbent is assigned all or part of the following responsibilities which are performed according to the needs and agenda:

  • Provide technical guidance to the NMCP in developing/updating Integrated strategies for Malaria vector Control Response.
  • Support promotion of the IVM approach in South Sudan, including on new tools and technologies in the context of the Global Vector Control Response.
  • Guide the NMCP to develop strategy for preparedness and response to outbreaks, in collaboration with the relevant units in the MoH.
  • Coordinate collection and analysis of data and all relevant information on Malaria vector control.
  • Provide technical guidance and advice to the NMCP and stakeholders in developing and implementing research proposals on various aspects of entomology and vector control in collaboration with relevant partners.
  • Identify and contribute to technical assistance and capacity building activities for the NMCP in line with WHO guidance and strategies, including the development of training materials;
  • Support training and/or refresher courses for national programme staff and partners on control of VBDs, in close collaboration with broader initiatives.
  • Organize the NMCP activities in line with workplan for implementation of Malaria control in South Sudan including participating in technical meetings, track progress and address challenges/constraints for successful implementation of activities of the NMCP;
  • Monitor implementation of vector control and case management activities in South Sudan and provide technical inputs
  • Provide technical guidance in the development of a comprehensive malaria related information system, compiling and collating data from the field, ensuring timely reporting of activities and dissemination of related information on vector control and case management policies and strategies including entomological surveillance and promoting IVM approach;

Eligibility Criteria

  • Advance University degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, paediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field. Public Health or Post graduate study in Clinical or Community Health
  • A minimum of 8 or more years of relevant professional experience in management, coordination and technical expertise, preferably with a track record of successful Infectious disease program management.
  • Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.
  • Experience working in the region is an asset.
  • Diplomacy, conflict management, flexibility, understanding of local cultural and social practices are key success factors for this consultancy.

Other Details

  • Job No: 561372
  • Contract Type: Consultant
  • Job Schedule: Full time
  • Selection Process: Interview
  • Salary: Negotiable
  • Application Process: Online

How to Apply UNICEF Malaria Control 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 https://jobs.unicef.org/cw/en-us/job/561372

The Closing Date: 11th May 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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