Health Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Youth contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Youth contracts.

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, nutrition, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. UNICEF’s Nigeria Country Office (NCO) works with the Government of Nigeria and other stakeholders to strengthen the country’s health product supply chain, promote local manufacturing of health consumables and increase climate resiliency of the country’s health system. The Health Team Support Officer will support these streams work by working with the NCO health team, other NCO teams, technical partners and the Government.

Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist – Cold Chain, the Health Officer will: • Support initiatives on health product supply chain, including the 3 vaccine hubs, monitoring and improving stock management and developing health supply packages to be utilized in emergency response. • Support initiatives on vaccine manufacturing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. • Support initiatives on climate resiliency. • Draft and finalize concept notes and proposals for potential programme and project grants. • Draft and finalize donor reports for ongoing programmes and projects.

I. Core Values • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability

II. Core Competencies • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness • Works Collaboratively with others • Builds and Maintains Partnerships • Innovates and Embraces Change • Thinks and Acts Strategically • Drive to achieve impactful results • Manages ambiguity and complexity

III. Functional Competencies • Analyzing • Learning and Researching • Planning and organizing • Following Instructions and Procedures

international health development, product supply chain management, local manufacturing of health consumables, climate resiliency and/or other relevant programmes. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners • Familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel. • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness.

Nigeria (fondly called ‘Naija’ by its people), is Africa’s most populated country and has a rich cultural and ethnic diversity. It is situated between the Republic of Benin to the West, Cameroon and Chad to the East, Niger to the North and the Gulf of Guinea to the South. Nigeria has a population of about 167 Million, with about 250 cultural groupings, each having an ethnic affiliation that is identifiable by a common language. However, English is Nigeria's official language and it is the medium of instruction at all levels of education except in some lower primary and nursery schools. The capital of Nigeria was moved to Abuja when it became obvious that population pressures, political and ethnic divisions necessitated a move from Lagos. Nigeria is politically divided into six geo-political zones, North West, North East, North Central, South West, South East, and South South. Administratively the country is divided into 36 states and a Federal Capital territory (Abuja). Visitors to the South are unlikely to meet many young people with whom they cannot communicate in English, but in the Northern part of the country, English is less widely spoken. Pidgin, often known as Broken English, though informal is widely used as a form of communication.