Company
Profile:
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:
Position:
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.
Primary
Requirement
- 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.
- 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.
How to Apply
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:nrecruit@unicef.org 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.
