Programme Specialist (Cholera Response Coordination), P3, Position, Maputo, Mozambique (, 364 days)

Contract

This is a P-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as Professional and Director staff. It is normally internationally recruited only. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be between 106,002 USD and 138,801 USD.

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Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Chief of Field Operations and Emergencies (P5), and in close collaboration with the Head of Sections (HoS) for Health, Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) and WASH, the incumbent will be responsible for UNICEF Mozambique’s cholera response preparedness and coordination portfolio.

Summary of results-based key functions/accountabilities:

• Lead UNICEF’s cholera preparedness activities internally, liaising with the Ministry of Health and other relevant sector/clusters such as Health, WASH and Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) coordination mechanisms. Priorities should be in line with the Global Cholera Strategic Preparedness, Readiness and Response Plan (SPRRP) 2023-2024.
• Document and manage knowledge of UNICEF Mozambique’s response to cholera outbreaks, highlighting best practices and lessons learned to inform future responses.
• Collaborate with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, WASH and SBC, Supply and HR to ensure integration of activities for the cholera emergency response and ensure needs are identified and met. This entails (1) strengthening/facilitating an internal cholera task force comprised of Emergency, Health, SBC, WASH, Supply and HR staff, (2) managing internal and external cholera preparedness and response meetings, developing the agenda, presentations, scheduling, and sharing minutes/action points, (3) acting as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the capacity of stakeholders to respond to cholera outbreaks.
• Liaise with international and national partners, health and WASH cluster/sector and RCCE global and regional coordination platforms supporting the Government of Mozambique with emergency preparedness and response to cholera outbreaks.
• Provide technical support to UNICEF and partners including the development/sharing of protocols, guidelines and training materials for surveillance, early warning and alert systems, case management, establishment of cholera treatment facilities (CTCs/CTUs and ORPs), community-based interventions, communications, social mobilization, as well as forecasting, procuring and distribution of supplies.
• Map out available resources for the cholera response and identify gaps/needs across sectors (health, education, social protection etc.); building on existing efforts by country stakeholders and partners to track deployment/administration of supplies, availability of financial resources (current/on the pipeline), human capacity etc.

For more information on the job description, kindly follow this link JD_Programme Specialist (Cholera Coordination).pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• Advanced university degree (Masters) in Public Health, Health or WASH Science Behaviour Change or another relevant field.
• At least 5 years of professional work experience at national and international levels in outbreak response, public health and other health, WASH and other development relevant programs.
• Demonstrated experience in providing technical assistance to governments on the implementation of cholera outbreak responses.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and playing facilitating/coordination roles in a complex/multi-cultural context.
• Familiarity with the UN system and international response to cholera outbreak (Global Task Force to Control Cholera) is an asset.
• Knowledge of different aspects of the cholera outbreak preparedness and response in Mozambique (WHO guidance, international standards, national policies and strategies).
• Excellent writing skills and demonstrable experience in qualitative and quantitative epidemiological data analysis, program monitoring and reporting.
• Fluency in English is required. Intermediate or higher levels of Portuguese/Spanish/Latin language is required.

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1) Builds and maintains partnerships 2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness 3) Drive to achieve results for impact 4) Innovates and embraces change 5) Manages ambiguity and complexity 6) Thinks and acts strategically and 7) Works collaboratively with others.

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