Data Consultant – Health Systems Strengthening Vacancy at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

Position Title: Data Consultant - Health Systems Strengthening.

Job Station: Nigeria.

INTRODUCTION :-

Data Consultant - Health Systems Strengthening job opportunity is available at United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) for individuals who possess a Master’s degree in Management, Public Health, Health Promotion or related fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Major Tasks to be accomplished:

• One report outlining the results of scoping missions to select States and selection of LGAs, wards and communities based on review of indicators and results and discussions with stakeholders
• Report documenting the processes undertaken per State, LGA, ward including the management reviews, integrated responses taken by management and linked with community action, tracking results and solutions (at least 2 States to be selected with a potential of supporting in another 3 States).
• Report outlining an analysis of trends for specific results by ward, LGA, State from baseline (before the management and community actions) and tracking the progress and results linked to the integrated action.
• Qualitative case studies completed for the selected ward including outlining key processes that worked, challenges and lessons learnt.
• Report providing insights into models of intervention for integrated action bringing together management and community levels

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• At least eight years or more experience working in programs for improving primary health care. Prior experience with community work linked with the primary health care is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to design projects and having experience with integrated management and community responses for results in primary health care.
• A Master’s degree in Management, Public Health, Health Promotion or related fields.
• Experience in working with the UN is an added advantage.
• Experience and an understanding of Nigeria and working with Government and key stakeholders is an added advantage.
• Experience in similar projects working on management responses for improving primary health care outcomes and community level work in different settings is an added advantage.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

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 competencies required for this post are:

• View our competency framework at:

  http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

Apply Before :-

20th December, 2019. (GMT+0100 (West Africa Standard Time).

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Important Information/Notice

• 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.
• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
• Kindly note that this is a re-advertisement. Candidates who previously applied to the position do not need to re-apply as their application is still under review.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

WHO IS United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)?

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.