Country: Sudan
Closing date: 09 Aug 2015
If you are a committed Sudanese, creative 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.
Vacancy No : UNICEF- Sudan-2015-024
Post Title : Health Officer
Post Level : NO-B
Post Number : 69141
Contract type : Fixed Term
Duty Station : Ad Damazin
Supervisor : Chief Field Office
Duration : 12 months
Closing Date : 09 August 2015
PURPOSE
Under the close supervision of the Chief Field Office contributes to programme planning, administration, implementation, monitoring and the evaluation of health and HIV programme/project activities, to address the health and HIV needs in Blue Nile state
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects and analyzes data for the Situation Analysis, programme/project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation purposes. Analyzes health and HIV programme implementation reports and evaluates against established programme recommendations and plans of action. Prepares tables, graphs and other statistical data. Reports outcome of analysis and proposes corrective actions. This includes carrying out emergency needs assessments and responses in the state.
Undertakes ongoing visits to UNICEF project sites, assesses local conditions and resources, and monitors UNICEF inputs. Communicates with local counterpart authorities on project feasibility and effectiveness including monitoring the flow of supply and non-supply assistance. Provide technical support to all partners according to the results of monitoring visits.
Undertakes follow-up action on programme implementation activities, contributes to teamwork building, and prepares relevant reports. Drafts changes in programme workplans as required.
Attends and leads technical cooperation meetings, prepares notes and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to programme implementation and monitoring.
Assists in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment that are required by partners to ensure that the activities are implemented effectively and with high quality health and nutrition programmes.
Assists in the preparation of the annual work plan, and supply plans with consultation with the partners and rest of the team.
Selects and compiles training and orientation materials for those involved in programme implementation, including donor and media visits. This should include malaria, safe mother hood, EPI, EPR and HIV.
Evaluates and analyzes financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments, data is consistent with PIDB. Reports to the Supervisor and/or Head of Office the outcome of reviews.
Drafts relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Advanced university degree in Public Health and Nutrition, Child Development, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development or other relevant disciplines.
Five years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of technical cooperation programmes related to Health and Nutrition. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in child survival & development, health and nutrition care.
field work experience
Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Fluency in English and Arabic
COMPETENCIES
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
Communication (II)
Working with people (II)
Drive for results (II)
ii) Functional Competencies (Required)
Relating and Networking [ I ]
Analyzing [ I ]
Applying Technical Expertise [ I ]
Learning and Researching [ II]
Planning and Organizing [ II ]
How to apply:
Interested candidates should submit their application, updated CVs, completed UN personal history form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ**)**to sudanhrvacancies@unicef.orgApplicants should indicate the vacancy number of the post they are applying for.
Closing date: 09 August 2015
Successful candidate must be willing to serve in field locations temporarily, depending on the needs of the job.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer and qualified females are particularly encouraged to apply.
UNICEF is a smoke-free working environment.
Zero tolerance of sexual abuse and exploitation is our policy.
“UNICEF is an equal opportunity employer, qualified female and young people are strongly encouraged to apply”.