Health Specialist (Maternal & Child Health), NOC at UNICEF

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 (Maternal & Child Health), NOC

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-30-2013
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Multiple duty stations in Nigeria

Job Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Health Specialist who will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and administration of the Health programme within the country programme. The incumbent of the post will provide effective technical support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health interventions, including the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals agenda.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Master’s in Public Health and university degree in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery or related technical field.
• Five years progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and evaluating of health projects particularly, safe motherhood and neonatal care projects. Experience with Life Saving Skills training and practice an advantage.
• Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
• Knowledge of the latest developments and technology in related fields.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills.
• 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.
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

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.