Health Officer at UNICEF Nigeria - Borno, Katsina and Sokato

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 seeks the services of suitable and qualified candidates to fill the above vacancy

Post Title: Health Officer

Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-17-2014
Level: National Officer (NOB)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Multiple duty Stations (Borno, Katsina and Sokoto)

Job Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Health Officer who will provides professional technical assistance and support for programme/project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration of programme/project activities, including data analysis, progress reporting, knowledge networking and capacity building, in support of achievement of planned objectives of the work plan, aligned with Health programme goals and strategy.

Qualifications and Competencies required:

• University degree in Health, Public Health, Global/International Health, Health Policy & Management, Environmental Health, Family Health, Health Research, Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health Care, Demography, Social Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, or a field relevant to international public health development assistance.
• Two years of professional work experience in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health programmes. Professional work experience in a programme management function or a technical expert capacity in child survival & health care.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
• Knowledge of theories and practices in related fields. Analytical, conceptual and communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning for professional development
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF mission and professional values.

Application Closing Date
Tuesday, 03 June 2014

Method of Application
Candidates interested in the above position should submit his/her application, accompanied by updated CV in English and a completed United Nations Personal History Form, (Please Download Here) to: [email protected] by close of business on Tuesday, 03 June 2014.

Please mention 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.