OPERATIONAL CONTEXT
Current Situation
Due to the recent
tensions in Burundi, refugee movements into Tanzania dramatically increased in
the recent months, with most originating from various locations in Burundi such
as Nyazalake, Gitega and Bujumbura, arriving with almost no belongings and
often in poor health. A
s of 30 of October 2015, close to 100,000 Burundian
refugees, had been registered. UNHCR and its partners are closely coordinating
with the Government of Tanzania, particularly the Refugee Services Department,
the Ministry of Home Affairs and other Government departments, including
Immigration, Border Management and Control and the Office of the Prime Minister
at the national level. Owing to the Government of Tanzania¿s open border policy
almost all refugees fleeing Burundi benefited from unrestricted access and
asylum on a prima facie basis. The number of new arrivals has now, however,
reached such a volume that Nyarugusu refugee camp has exceeded its capacity. As
a result two new campsites have been identified in Nduta and Mtendeli and are
under initial phase of development. A Relocation Plan has been approved to
relocate 50.000 refugees from Nyarugusu camp to the two new campsites
commencing October 2015 in preparation to mitigate the risks of the approaching
rainy season. The on-going situation in Burundi continues to generate new
arrivals, some of whom have experienced sexual assaults or rape. There are also
separated and unaccompanied children, as well as persons with connections to
security or military forces, for which screening and separation must be
insisted. ,The impending change in weather condition necessitates the urgent
relocation of refugees living in flood-prone areas of Nyarugusu.
Desirable Attributes
Interpersonal
Skills: Given the complex nature of the operation, the incumbent needs to be a
dynamic team player, with demonstrated commitment to gender equality. Good
planning, managerial, leadership skills and maturity in communication and
decision making are essential attributes. The incumbent should have a profile
which includes field experience and working in a diverse team. Good writing and
language skills in English are required. Qualified and experienced female and
male candidates are sought. Travel on monitoring, training and other missions
will be undertaken.
Working and Living
Conditions
UN Security Level-2
is currently in place, which implies that official and private road travel by
staff is limited as per the MOSS and all official missions in this region
should not begin before 07:00 and be in a secure location no later than 18:30.
Police escorts are required as per MOSS for travel by road between Kibondo to
Kasulu. Security escort is not required for travel from Kasulu to Kigoma Town.
Road transport from Kibondo to Kigoma requires armed police escort.
Security
Considerations
UN Security Level-2
is currently in place, which implies that official and private road travel by
staff is limited as per the MOSS and all official missions in this region
should not begin before 07:00 and be in a secure location no later than 18:30.
Police escorts are required as per MOSS for travel by road between Kibondo to
Kasulu. Security escort is not required for travel from Kasulu to Kigoma Town.
Road transport from Kibondo to Kigoma requires armed police escort.
Additional Factors
Although Kibondo
appears as a Family Duty Station as per ICSC Classification of Duty stations it
is NOT a place that can accommodate a family in good conditions. Health and
educational facilities are not available and housing options very limited.
JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTIES AND
QUALIFICATIONS
ORGANIZATIONAL
CONTEXT
Direct supervision
and guidance is received from the Head of Sub-Office and overall supervision
from the Deputy Representative. Close functional linkages and technical
guidance will be established with the Senior Regional Public Health Officer and
the Public Health Section in Geneva.
In order to ensure
wider reach out to the refugee and ensure their close involvement in the
delivery and management of health services, the incumbent will need to
establish an appropriate consultative and monitoring framework which would draw
the experience and expertise of a wide range of actors both internally and
externally.
The incumbent of the
position will oversee and supervise the Public Health programmes in Kibondo and
Kasulu, and provide strong technical guidance to partners, monitor and evaluate
the programme and ensure and lead monthly health coordination meetings. The
incumbent will demonstrate strong representational, networking and negotiation
skills with internal and external stakeholders such as the Government
counterparts, UN Agencies and Embassies.
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- The
Primary Health Care strategy – focusing on preventive and basic curative
health, including mental health, reproductive health, HIV and nutritional
components ¿ is prioritized and supported. - The
programming exercise to draw proposals and budgets related to public
health, HIV, and nutrition is supported - There
is a viable standard Health Information System in place for data
collection, analysis and interpretation to serve as evidence base for
planning and interventions.
Monthly
health coordination meetings are conducted with all relevant partners
Responsibility
Support
the Ministry of Health with the coordination and response to refugee health
care.
Provide
technical assistance to UNHCR sub/field offices and implementing partners in
development, integration and mainstreaming of appropriate and cost-effective
public health programmes.
Work
in a multi-sectoral and co-ordinated approach in co-operation with governments,
UN agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other humanitarian
partners.
Work
closely with UNHCR programme, field and protection staff to identify priority
health issues and key data requirements for programme planning and monitoring
to ensure that minimum UNHCR and international standards are being met.
- Promote
basic health education for populations of concern and train refugee health
workers (e.g. community health workers, peer educators, counsellors,
etc.). - Work
towards strengthening local structures and capacities; ensure strong linkages
among health, nutrition, food security and HIV with protection and human
rights. - Improve
coordination among partners and participate in capacity building efforts. - Use
community-based approaches, including clear involvement of refugees in the
public health and nutritional programmes. - Work
with others in UNHCR to advocate for access to refugees, returnees and
other persons of concern to local health, reproductive health (RH) and
HIV/AIDS services and lobby for inclusion of refugees, returnees and other
persons of concern as a specific group in government policies related to
health, RH and HIV. - Promote
information sharing on all aspects related to refugee health and HIV/AIDS.
Ensure
regular update and share information within UNHCR as well as with relevant
government, UN and NGO counterparts and donor communities.
Authority
Provide
guidance on the overall strategy and focus of public health programmes in the
operation.
Make
recommendations to Senior Management on public health and nutrition programmes
and services concerning refugees.
ESSENTIAL
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
A
clinical background (nurse or MD) with postgraduate training in Public Health.
Minimum
7 years of previous job experience relevant to the function and in
national/multinational organizations.
Knowledge
of public health, nutrition and HIV in humanitarian emergencies.
Very
good computer skills.
Excellent
knowledge English.
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Experience, advance
training, balance and combined knowledge in different subjects: e.g. public
health, reproductive health.
Please apply through
the UNHCR website at http://www.unhcr.org/pages/49c3646c491.html
under “Employment” then “Current Vacancies”