Health Officer - Immunization (Demand)

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.

Following UNICEF’s vision for health: “a world where no child dies from preventable causes and all children reach their full potential in health and well-being”, the Indonesia Country Office has been contributing to the global and national targets for improving health and well-being. UNICEF in Indonesia is unique among multi-lateral agencies with a field presence in seven regional and sub-regional offices, primarily in areas with the greatest disparities and service gaps. These fill the gap between upstream high-level policy and programme advice with more downstream support to planning, financing and service delivery on the ground, especially to advocate for quality, equity and sustainability of programs. UNICEF’s activities concentrate on the most vulnerable and marginalised towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – ensuring that progress touches those who currently are missing out or overlooked.

In the current context of the post COVID-19 pandemic, UNICEF is also actively supporting the government to recover from pandemic and strengthening routine immunization including reaching zero dose children and Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) outbreak response. Toward 2024, the governmet will focus on continued support on routine immunization, strengthening the immunization supply chain, evidence based and demand generation on routine immunization, improve coverage of new vaccines, catch up vaccination for zero dose children, and development of national immunization strategy 2025-2030.

Supervision, induction and duty of care of UN Volunteers

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 organisation 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.

Description of tasks:

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of UNICEF Immunization/Health Specialists/Officers, the UNV Health Officer – Immunization will work with a team of experts to addresses challenges in improving the health of women, newborns and children through these main components:

• Contribute to the Health section’s EPI program, especially on routine immunization program; • Supporting evidence-generation related with vaccine demand and the results will be use for policy and leverage Government commitment and resources for action; • Supporting the advocacy and engagement to strengthen sub-national policy to ensure follow-up to local level; • Contributing to Government efforts in identifying and addressing barriers in vaccine acceptance, especially on routine immunization in zero dose communities as a basis for advocacy efforts for routine immunization program; • Provide high-level technical assistance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Provincial Health Office (PHO) and selected District Health Offices (DHO) on EPI policies and activities; • Support development IEC materials related with EPI key moments/campaign/events • Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Results/expected outputs:

• As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, creative, proactive, and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: o In partnership with key stakeholders and knowledge institutions, evidence-based analysis is developed for effective programme planning and management, particularly aimed at understanding and addressing the challenges in routine immunization program. o Effective working relationships with internal and external counterparts are leveraged for advocacy, technical coordination, information sharing and knowledge management • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment. • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNICEF; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNICEF procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNICEF in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organisation’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority; • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues; • 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: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathise with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary; • 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.

public health, international development or related field. Relevant experience working in an international context is considered as an asset.

Indonesia is the fourth largest population in the world, with over 266 million people dispersed across 3000+ inhabited islands. Jakarta is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest of the island of Java.

The security level is Low (classified as ‘A’ duty station) in most of the provinces in Indonesia. Crime in Indonesia is relatively low compared to many other countries in the region. However. Criminal activity is mostly of an opportunist nature, including petty street theft, confidence tricksters, theft of mobile phones.

Different types of long-term accommodation are available in across the provinces: standalone houses, or houses in gated compounds, apartment. These could be furnished and/or fully serviced, or unfurnished. Advertisements of rental opportunities are available through the Indonesia country office and list of available real estate brokers will be provided for housing assistance. Local newspapers and word of mouth are the main sources of information.

There are a couple of International Schools (but not in all provinces including West Papua) and several private schools available, but the quality is low compare to Jakarta Schools. Foreigners community in the provinces is mostly coming from professional workers who work in foreign companies, international or multinational organizations and consulates/embassies.

Work opportunities for spouses/partners are limited. However, if hired by any organisation, a work permit must be applied for through the same hiring organisation.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.