Health Officer

Volunteering Crisis & Emergency Response Medical & Health

Overview

Monitor health facilities and support UNICEF nutrition activities.

You have:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in health, nutrition or related field.
• Master's degree in Public Health, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Proficient in English, both oral and written.
• Experience working with UN or international development organizations.
• Excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.
• Solid computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to: • Introductory briefings about the organization and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment; • Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity. • Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal. • Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address; • Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning; • Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations; • Leave management; • DSA for official travel, when applicable; • All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme; • Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV; • Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics).

The UNV Health Officer will work under the direct supervision of the Health & Nutrition Officer, and will be responsible for the following: Monitoring and Technical Support • Conduct a regular field visit to health facilities and outreach points to monitor UNICEF-supported health and nutrition activities, including public health emergencies (ORPs, assessments, supplies, IPC measures, and community engagement) and routine PHC services (EPI, Malaria program, MCCT+ activities, reporting, and supply management at localities and health facilities levels) completing reports in eTools, and following up to close agreed-upon action points. • Provide performance feedback to the frontline health workers in the areas of supported services through supportive monitoring, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and UNICEF guidelines, national guidelines. • Contribute tracking and reporting on the use of UNICEF supplies, financial resources, and material resources handed to/managed by the SMoH and partners to ensure proper use and compliance at the locality and HF level including UNICEF visibility. Data Management and Reporting • Support implementing partners in applying standard data management tools and provide technical guidance during monitoring visits to strengthen data quality and ensure proper use of reporting systems. • Support the H&N Officer in data collection from the Implementing partners and government from locality, HF and state levels ensuring accuracy, reliability, and consistency of information across health facilities, ORPs, and campaign activities. • Contribute to the epidemiological and surveillance data analysis, including outbreak trends, community-based interventions, cholera case management, and immunization coverage, to identify gaps and provide actionable recommendations for improvement. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Core Values: • Care • Respect • Integrity • Trust • Accountability • Sustainability

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

• Professionalism: Demonstrates strong understanding of UNICEF’s operations with sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy. Shows initiative, accountability, and independence while managing information confidentially and delivering client-focused results. • Integrity: Upholds UN and UNICEF values with honesty and fairness, acting without personal interest or bias. Resists undue influence, addresses unethical behavior promptly, and exercises authority responsibly. • Teamwork and Respect for Diversity: Works effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries with strong interpersonal skills. Build inclusive, respectful partnerships in diverse environments. Promotes gender equality and collaboration to achieve common goals. • Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. • Planning and Organizing: Demonstrates strong organizational and problem-solving skills, managing multiple tasks efficiently under pressure. Effectively prioritizes, plans, and monitors work to meet deadlines. • Communication: Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written skills with ability to present, report, and convey information clearly. Communicates effectively and empathetically with diverse audiences and shares knowledge across groups. • Flexibility: Adaptable and resilient, able to work independently in challenging or remote environments. Willing to travel and relocate as required within operational areas. Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance, and commitment towards UNICEF’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

• UN or other international development organization. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills. • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; 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 MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/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. • Having affinity with or interest in humanitarian volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

Sudan is a unique country, and UNICEF is a unique humanitarian organization. It provides for an interesting and enriching learning environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.

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