HIV AIDS Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening ) Somalia

Category and Grade Level: National Officer – NOC IMIS NOs 72313 Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment Organization Unit: Accelerated Child Survival & Development Duty Station: UNICEF Somalia - (Hargeisa) Closing date of Application: 20th February 2012

If you are qualified Somali National looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the above post of HIV AIDS Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening) with UNICEF Somalia to be based in Hargeisa.

If successful, you’ll be part of a dynamic and passionate team in Somalia and Nairobi that works together to improve the health, nutrition, water, sanitation, hygiene, and basic education of Somali girls and boys and protect them from violence, exploitation and abuse.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year.

Purpose of the Post

Health Systems Strengthening is a key component of the Global Fund portfolio of grants in Somalia, under UNICEF’s management as Principal Recipient. UNICEF is also embarking on the implementation of a range of other HSS initiatives and programmes, including GAVI (Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation)-HSS and the roll-out of the EPHS (Essential Package of Health Services). The purpose of this post will be to lead and coordinate the implementation of these activities in the zone, and to harmonise the cross-cutting HSS interventions with the vertical health programmes.

Major duties and responsibilities

  1. Draft, implement and monitor HSS activities in an evidence-informed, timely and efficient manner. This includes reviewing and following up PCAs (Programme Cooperation Agreement).
  2. Coordinate the implementation of HSS activities under UNICEF’s direct responsibility. Facilitate trainings on these subjects and micro planning where required. This includes the supervision of zonal HIV and AIDS and malaria officers.
  3. Monitor the flow of supply assistance to partners, with particular attention on short-expiry items to ensure timely provision at health facility level. Draft supply plans and forecasts. Monitor supply by collecting and recording information on inventories, distribution and utilisation.
  4. Develop monitoring plans of zonal HSS activities. Carry out regular monitoring field visits and spot checks of the range of activities such as training, workshops, etc. Verify documents/reports submitted against actual activities. Ensure that the programme’s M&E plan is respected.
  5. Liaise, communicate and plan with partners in the zones including the MoH, AIDS Commission and key partners in the zone regarding implementation of activities to ensure integration of services. This includes coordinating and participating to regular technical working group/coordination meetings and developing joint work plans. Facilitate visits from LFA, consultants and others involved in supporting the activities. Assist in the facilitation of GFATM (Global Fund HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria) Review meetings.
  6. Collect, analyze and ensure mapping of community data and produce reports for monitoring purposes on a quarterly basis. Maintain files that will be subjected to LFA (local fund agency review). Provide regular other relevant information and updates to the HIV & AIDS Programme Manager as required.
  7. Collaborate with health colleagues at zonal and USSC levels to ensure strengthening of the health and HIV & AIDS response and integration with other health activities, including strategies on capacity building of health workers, other health systems strengthening activities, and community based strategies in particular.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Master’s Degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences or other suitable field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying 7 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. • Five years progressively responsible experience in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation in related field. • Analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills. • Supervisory and managerial skills. • Leadership and teamwork abilities. • Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications. • Knowledge of written and spoken Somali will be an asset. • Fluency in English and the language of the working duty station • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to one of the following email address. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to one of the following email address. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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