JOB
DESCRIPTION
Health Specialist, NOC, Ranchi
Location: Jharkhand
Temporary Appointment – Days
Closing date: 28 October, 2015
Temporary Appointment – Days
Closing date: 28 October, 2015
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Health Specialist reports to the Chief, Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the health program/s and for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of program progress of a sector of the health (e.g. nutrition, gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.
The Health Specialist reports to the Chief, Field Office for guidance and general supervision. The Specialist supports the development and preparation of the health program/s and for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of program progress of a sector of the health (e.g. nutrition, gender, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development) program/s within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance and accountability framework.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(1) Support to program development and planning
- Support/contribute
to the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the
sector/s to establish a strategic plan for development, design and
management of health related programs. Keep abreast of development trends
to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
- Participate
in strategic program discussion on the planning of health program.
Formulate, design and prepare a sector of the health program proposal,
ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF’sStrategic Plans
and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development
Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities,
plans and competencies.
- Establish
specific program goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans
based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare
required documentations for program review and approval.
- Work
closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and
partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national
priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and
sustainable results.
- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.
(2) Program management, monitoring and delivery
of results
- Plan
and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish
monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system
indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance
accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results
for the assigned sector in health programs.
- Participate
in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual
sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress
and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
- Prepare/assess
monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses
in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge
gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.
- Actively
monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of
information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify
bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve
issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
- Monitor
and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources
(financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with
organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments,
standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting
and liquidation of resources.
- Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
(3) Technical and operational support to program
implementation
- Provide
technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO
partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on
interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies,
strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on health and
related issues to support program development planning, management,
implementation and delivery of results.
- Participate
in discussions with national partners/clients/stakeholders to promote
health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency
preparedness and maternal, neonatal and child survival and development.
- Draft
policy papers, briefs and other strategic program materials for management
use, information and/or consideration.
- Participate
in emergency preparedness initiatives program development and contingency
planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where
designated.
(4) Networking and partnership building
- Build
and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector
government counterparts, national stakeholders and global
partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and
effective communication to build capacity and exchange knowledge/expertise
to facilitate the achievement of program goals on children rights and
social justice/equity.
- Prepare
communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote
awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for
health programs (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
- Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of health programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.
(5) Innovation, knowledge management and
capacity building
- Apply/introduce
innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners
and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of
concrete and sustainable program results.
- Keep
abreast and conduct research to provide evidence for implementation of
best and cutting edge practices in health.
- Assess,
institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
- Contribute
to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure
optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.
- Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health related programs/projects.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
a) Education
Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related science is required.
b) Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
a) Education
Advanced University Degree in public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or other health related science is required.
b) Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional experience in public health/nutrition planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in health/nutrition program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.
c) Languages Fluency in English is required. Knowledge
of local language is an asset
d) Competency Profile
i) Core Values
- Commitment
- Diversity
and inclusion
- Integrity
ii) Core competencies
- Communication
(II)
- Working
with people (II)
- Drive
for results (II)
iii) Functional Competencies:
- Leading
and supervising (I)
- Formulating
strategies and concepts (II)
- Analyzing
(III)
- Relating
and networking (II)
- Deciding
and Initiating action (II)
- Applying technical expertise ((III)
If you meet the above
mentioned requirements, please send the following documents to hsr-UNICEF@sams.co.in by
28th October 2015:
- A
completed and signed Personal History form (P-11) - mandatory
- An
updated CV
- A letter of motivation
The Personal History
form (P-11) should be which can be downloaded from http://www.UNICEF.in/Careers. Completion
of all fields is required.
In order to ensure that your application is
sorted correctly, please clearly mention the title and location of the post in
the subject line of your e-mail/application. Only application of shortlisted
candidates will be acknowledged. This vacancy is open to Indian
Nationals only.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organizations.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organizations.
UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment
process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing,
training etc. UNICEF is a non-smoking working environment.
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