UNICEF Recruits Health Specialist, NOC (Supplemental Immunization Activities - SEA)

UNICEF’s mission in Nigeria is to help governments at all levels, organizations, communities and families provide every child with education, health, equality and protection.

UNICEF Nigeria is recruiting to fill the position of:

Post Title: Health Specialist, NOC (Supplemental Immunization Activities - SEA)

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-07-2013
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 2 years
Location: Multiple duty stations in Nigeria

UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Health Specialist who will be accountable for contributing to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA) component of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival & Development, Maternal & Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Advanced university degree in Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
• Five years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/ Immunization programmes. Professional work experience related to child survival & health care. Working experience, background/familiarity with Emergency, an asset.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset
• Commitment, diversity and Inclusion and Integrity
• Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results
• Applying Technical Expertise, Planning, setting standards, and monitoring work
• Team Leadership, managing resources, influencing and good judgement.

Application Closing Date
21st January, 2014

Method of Application
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please send cover letter (one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (Please Download Here) to: [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 21 January, 2014.

Please put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.

UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.