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UNICEF is 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, ...
Purpose of Position
The purpose of this external announcement is to attract suitable Health Emergency Specialists from outside the organization for inclusion in the Health Emergency roster for Eastern and Southern Africa region. As a member of ESARO Health Team, the candidate will provide technical assistance to countries in ESAR in the preparedness, response and monitoring of health emergencies activities.
The main objectives of UNICEF’s emergency health interventions are to provide support to governments and partners across the continuum from development, prevention, preparedness, response and recovery. UNICEF through its Core Commitments for Children in Emergencies (CCCs) provides a framework to ensure the children and women have access to quality maternal, newborn and early childhood health care from the household to community level and health facilities in collaboration with partners focusing on priority interventions targeted at the most common causes of under-5 mortality and on the prevention and control of diseases of epidemic potential including. UNICEF operationalizes its role in health emergencies through; among others, building and strengthening partnership; developing capacities; provision of essential drugs, emergency health kits and essential supplies; support human resources capacity through surge mechanisms and stand by partners.
The roster serves as an intermediate between consultants interested in working on UNICEF consultancy/TA assignments, and Regional Office/Country Offices seeking support. It is a list of vetted individuals that are viewable by the Regional Office and Country Offices that are looking for consultants/TAs who can help them in specific assignments, missions or projects. Once a suitable individual is found in the roster, a selection and hiring process commences immediately.
Candidates with suitable profiles will be placed in the roster to be considered for short term assignments in the region. Candidates will be responsible for periodically updating their profiles
Successful applicants will:
•be based in countries in UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa region;
•be deployed on a Temporary Appointment (TA) or consultancy (SSA) contracts for external applicants.
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Qualifications of Successful Candidates
The UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Region Country Offices are located in the following countries: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
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