Under the general guidance of the Regional Child Survivor Advisor, you will provide technical support to countries to develop policy and strategy; planning, monitoring and evaluation of maternal , newborn and child health and prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV programmes in the region. Specifically undertaking a situation analysis to establish basis and evidence for programming and advocacy; integrate maternal, newborn and child health and pMTCT of HIV into other Child Survival programmes, and conduct regular trend analysis of the situation to draw action.
Qualification:
Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Medicine, Public Health , Pediatrics Health, Health Research, Global/International Health, Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family Health , Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Health Education , or Epidemiology.* Ten years of relevant professional work experience. Field work experience. Experience in management of technical support in health related emergency and humanitarian preparedness. Experience in programme/project management, and UNICEF policies and strategy to address conflicts, natural disasters, and recovery. Experience in knowledge management, gender mainstreaming or a field relevant to international development assistance in Health. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset. Background/familiarity with Emergency. Fluency in English and a second UN working language. A good knowledge of local working language of the duty station an asset.
*A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Key Expected Results:
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Under the overall guidance of the Regional Child Survivor and development Advisor, provide technical support to countries in assessment and analysis of status, gaps and opportunities of maternal ,newborn and child health and Prevention of MTCT of HIV,Use evidence for planning and programme implementation. Provide strategic guidance to scaling up effective interventions for strengthening focused ante-natal care including improved counseling and testing for HIV, maternity services, postnatal care, and follow ups for care and treatment for improved maternal, newborn and child survival. .
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Advance MTCT of HIV elimination through scaled PMTCT services , improved pediatric HIV identification, treatment and care using the MNCH platform in partnership with key partners and stakeholders. Support countries to adopt and scale up essential newborn care interventions , EID for HIV through existing programme structures to contribute to child mortality reduction, this includes supporting countries to prioritize Maternal , Newborn and child health and PMTCT in Sector wide Approaches (Swaps) and Poverty Reduction papers ( PRSPs) Undertake routine monitoring and supervision of country programme implementation through regular contacts and field visits.
- Provide policy and strategic direction to country offices and partners in maternal , newborn and child health with integration of HIV and AIDS response and as part of the regional child survival and development leadership agenda and actively contribute to the Extended Child Survival and development Group and other Networks in the region.
- Coordinate with major partners, the Regional Reproductive Health task Force, Africa New born Network and other sub-regional bodies, WHO, UNFPA and UNICEF HQs on matters related to maternal and newborn health care and leverage resources for maternal and newborn health.
5.Provide regular updates to HQ/ESARO, donors, countries and partners of progress on Maternal and newborn Health in terms of donor reports, Newsletters literature searches etc.
6.Document and disseminate programme processes, successful stories and lessons
7.Partcipate in resource mobilization activities for Regional and country offices
8.Undertake any other activities as required by the supervisor and the organization.
Competencies: Has highest-level communication skills, including engaging and informative formal public speaking.
Creates and encourages a climate of team-working and collaboration in a multi-cultural environment.
Consistently achieves high-level results, managing and delivering projects on-time and on-budget.
Has high-level leadership and supervisory skills; provides others with a clear direction; motivates and empowers others; recruits staff of a high caliber; provides staff with development opportunities and coaching.
Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.
Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups. Actively nurtures good relationships with people across all organizational levels and boundaries, and with government leaders and stakeholders.
Identifies urgent and potentially risky decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates organization-wide activities.
Negotiates effectively by exploring a range of possibilities. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.
Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this and other vacancies, quoting E-VN-2011-001465. Applications must be received by 27 September 2011. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities: well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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