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, NOC (Supplemental Immunization Activities – SEA)
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-07-2013
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: 2 years
Location: Multiple duty stations in Nigeria
Job
Description
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Health Specialist who will
be accountable for contributing to the development, planning, implementation,
monitoring and evaluation of Supplemental Immunization Activities (SIA)
component of the Immunization programme in conjunction with Child Survival
& Development, Maternal & Child Health, Health and Nutrition components
within the country programme.
Primary
Requirement
- Advanced
university degree in Public Health, Paediatric Health, Child Development,
Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social
Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines. - Five
years of professional work experience in planning, programming,
implementation monitoring and evaluation of health/ Immunization
programmes. Professional work experience related to child survival &
health care. Working experience, background/familiarity with Emergency, an
asset. - Fluency
in English. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station an
asset - Commitment,
diversity and Inclusion and Integrity - Communication,
Working with People and Drive for Results - Applying
Technical Expertise, Planning, setting standards, and monitoring work - Team
Leadership, managing resources, influencing and good judgement
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.
