Health Officer, Malaria NOB FT Bossaso, Somalia

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Closing Date: Wednesday, 08 February 2012
Category and Grade Level: NOB Type of Contract: Fixed Term Case number: 63900 Length of Contract: One year Organization Unit: Health & Nutrition Duty Station: Bossaso, Date of Issue: 26 January 2012 Closing date of Application: 8 February 2012
If you are qualified Somali National and 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 Health Officer, Malaria, with UNICEF Somalia, North East Zone Programme to be based in Bossaso.
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. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.
Purpose of the Post:
Under close supervision of the Health Systems Strengthening Specialist and as part of the UNICEF Accelerated Child Survival and Development program for Somalia, the Health Officer is responsible, in his/her own area of responsibility, to assist the Health Systems Strengthening Specialist in the Implementation of the malaria and health systems strengthening activities set forth in the PPA. More specifically in the following areas: management, monitoring and planning of activities and coordination with all partner agencies operational in the zone (UN, International and national non-governmental organizations and local authorities).
Major duties and responsibilities:
 Draft, implement and monitor activities in an evidence-informed, timely and efficient manner. Act as the first point of contact for zonal partners implementing malaria control and health systems strengthening activities. This includes reviewing and following up Programme Corporation Agreements (PCA's)
 Manage implementation of activities under UNICEF's direct responsibility including operational research, Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLIN) distributions, strengthening case management at Maternal & Child Health (MCH)/Health Posts (HP) levels and Health Management Information System (HMIS).
 Monitor the flow of supply assistance to partners to ensure timely provision at health facility level. Draft supply plans and forecasts. Monitor supply by collecting and recording information on inventories, distribution and utilization.
 Develop monitoring plans of partner activities. Carryout regular monitoring field visits and spot checks individually and jointly with Ministry of Health (MOH), World Health Organization (WHO), Food Security & Nutrition Analysis Unit (FSNAU), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and colleagues of activities such as of supportive-supervision visits, training, workshops, etc. Verify documents/reports submitted against actual activities. Support partners to ensure that the objectives of the program are reached including facilitating discussions with MOH as needed.
 Liaise, communicate and plan with partners including the Ministry of Health, key NGO and National partners in 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.
 Undertake follow-up actions on programme implementation activities and prepare reports. Draft changes in the programme work plans, as required. Provide technical assistance in the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of malaria component of the GFATM projects. Evaluate and analyze financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments. Report to Supervisor outcome of review.
 Collect, analyze health facility and community data and produce reports for monitoring purposes on a quarterly basis. Maintain files that will be subjected to LFA review. Provide regular other relevant information and updates to the Malaria Manager as required.
 Collaborate with health colleagues at zonal and USSC levels to ensure strengthening of malaria control and health systems strengthening activities, including strategies on capacity building of health workers and community mobilization.
Qualifications, experience & Skills
 University Degree in Health, Nutrition, Social Sciences or other suitable field  Five years professional work experience of which two years should be in progressively responsible work in programme planning, monitoring and evaluation in related field  High sense of integrity and commitment.  Communication, analytical and skills in transferring of knowledge through training.  Analytical, conceptual communication skills are required.  Planning and organizing skills; ability to organize work & projects.  Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.  Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.  Fluency in English and Somali required.  Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11), updated CV, copies of academic certificates to the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the title of the post in the subject line of your application.
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 the email address below. UN staff are requested to provide at least two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the title of the post in the subject line of your application.
somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT