Health Specialist at UNICEF

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.

Main Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
• Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
• Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
• Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
• Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
• Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs
• To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
• Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
• A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are

• Applying Technical Expertise [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
• Planning and Organizing [II]

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

How can you make a difference?

Under the general guidance of the Regional Health Specialist (Immunization), the incumbent is accountable for supporting Gavi-eligible ESAR countries, to translate Gavi policies into strategic and annual EPI work plans and develop framework for monitoring the implementation of Gavi subventions and grants to improve routine immunization coverage and equitable access to immunization service.

Main Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide technical and timely inputs to regular preparations of Gavi applications with adequate UNICEF COs’ inputs in alignment with the countries’ immunization priorities. Provide technical support to COs in the development of country Gavi proposals.
• Provide oversight role and support countries in the development of Countries’ Gavi applications for subventions and grants; and ensure they are timely submitted to the Secretariat ahead of set submission deadlines. In collaboration with HQ, ensure COs proposals address IRC & HLRP comments.
• Develop dashboard to monitor on quarterly basis, the implementation of Gavi grants and subventions to update RO management. Ensure that Gavi Joint Appraisal processes are coordinated and supported from the regional office
• Assist countries in the TCA/PEF planning and budgeting processes and review TCA/PEF plans and budgets with CO and for timely submission to Gavi.
• Support evidence generation activities by providing inputs, milestones and final results through the Gavi portal. Ensures the dissemination of all Gavi related documents and communication to Country Offices.
• Liaise with WHO/IST/ESAR and other alliance partners in preparing for the Semi-annual Regional Working Group meetings and quarterly TCs. Serve as the link between RO and Gavi SCMs

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

• Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health, Pediatrics health, socio-medical sciences, Epidemiology or other related technical field on Immunization required. Studies in business administration will be an asset.
• A minimum of5 years of relevant professional experience in developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
• Fluent spoken and written knowledge ofEnglish language is essential. Knowledge of French and Portuguese will be an added value.

For every Child, you demonstrate

• UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The technical competencies required for this post are

• Applying Technical Expertise [II]
• Deciding and Initiating Actions [II]
• Following Instructions and Procedures [II]
• Planning and Organizing [II]

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.