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Health Specialist (Data and Evidence for Action), P-3, Nairobi, Kenya (USSC)
Vacancy No: E-VN-2014-002365
Position#: 00068623
Contract Type: Long-term Staff (FT)
Purpose of the Position: The overall purpose of the assignment is to contribute to the production of publicly available health information for Somalia to assist in planning and evaluation of health activities.
The incumbent will also assist in strengthening the evidence based planning and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) capacities within the Ministries of Health in line with the Global Fund to fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) proposal and broader health sector programes for Somalia.
The Health Specialist is expected to establish positive working relationships with partners and to lead the process ensuring that the end results are achieved.
Key Expected Results
Activity 1: Ensure HMIS standardization and disseminationEnsure that tools (Hospital, MCH, HP, central levels) and procedures for timely data collection, analysis and reporting are widely known, endorsed and available.Support development of SOPs for HMIS in SomaliaFormulate dissemination strategy (including training, printing, etc) to partner and health facility levels of new tools and proceduresFormalise a feedback system with MOH and partners.Develop a network and engage actively with other partners working on HIS and surveillance systems.
Activity 2: Oversee MOH-strengthening activitiesProvide strategic direction for the data and evidence component of the GFATM Malaria Grant and EPHS within the boarder health sector programming for Somalia.Provide oversight of and strategic guidance to specialist Technical Agencies engaged to provide additional technical systems strengthening for HMIS in the pilot areas and to the MOH. This includes guidance on when/how to expand to previously inaccessible areas for pilot testing.Ensure that the pilot areas meet the objective of testing the revised HIS. Carry-out frequent field supervision visits and track development of the DHIS2 or other system in selected pilot areas.Ensure regular participation in zonal HIS feedback and review meetings.Translate learning from pilot areas to the broader HIS. Develop lessons learned document/report for reference during DHIS2 or other system nationwide roll-out.
Activity 3: Contribute to strengthening UNICEF's HIS management and reportingProvide technical guidance to HIS focal points in the zones and to partners through frequent filed visitsPool zonal data, analyze and provide feedback to the zones, USSC, donors and partners as requested.Provide technical input on the development of HIS softwareReport on malaria, HIV and EPHS indicators that will be submitted to the GFATM and other national and global reports for Somalia
Qualifications of Successful CandidateAdvanced university degree in medical statistics, epidemiology or public health.Five years of progressively responsible relevant work experience in programme formulation, monitoring, management and evaluation of health programmes.Fluency in English and another UN language. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station would be an asset.
Competencies of Successful CandidateCommunicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.Analyzes and integrates diverse and complex quantitative and qualitative data from a wide range of sources.Quickly builds rapport with individuals and groups; maintains an effective network of individuals across organizational departments.Identifies urgent and potentially difficult decisions and acts on them promptly; initiates and generates team- and department-wide activities.Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization. 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.
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Application Close: 22-Oct-14
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