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 Specialist (Maternal & Child Health), NOC
Vacancy Number: VN-NGR-27-08-2014
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Bauchi and Borno
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. Accountable for effective technical and programme 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 particularity, 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 another UN working language an asset. 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 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’s mission and professional values.
Application Closing Date:
17th September, 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 or
www.unicef.org/employ) to the email address
[email protected] on or before Wednesday, 17 September 2014.
Candidates must put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email to be shortlisted
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.