Public Health Programme Specialist (HER Roster)

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Overview

Support planning, implementing, and monitoring of health programmes and interventions.

You have:

• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in public health, epidemiology, health systems, disease prevention and control, health promotion, health programme management, or a related field.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health-related data and preparing reports or technical documents.
• Experience supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of health programmes and interventions.
• Experience collaborating with government authorities, healthcare institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, or community groups.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Contract

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (ROAP) has established the Humanitarian Emergency Response (HER) Roster to support speedy recruitment of qualified and motivated UN Volunteers for potential emergency response assignments. Candidates will be pre-screened based on their qualifications, experience, and suitability for the specific thematic or functional areas described in this Description of Assignment (DoA). Shortlisted candidates may remain in the UNV HER Roster for up to 6 months and be contacted should an emergency arise. Inclusion in the UNV HER Roster does not guarantee recruitment as a UN Volunteer. Selection and recruitment timelines will depend on the emergency occurrence, availability of candidates, and final approval by the UN host entity in accordance with Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers.

This United Nations Volunteers (UNV) assignment is part of WHO Viet Nam's efforts to strengthen public health systems, disease prevention and control, and emergency preparedness and response. The Public Health Programme Advisor will support the Health Security and Emergencies Team in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating public health programmes and interventions. The assignment will work closely with the Ministry of Health, public health institutions, development partners, healthcare facilities, and other stakeholders to support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen programme coordination, national capacity building, and improve public health outcomes and preparedness for health emergencies. Based on the tasks of the assignment, expected results include enhanced programme performance, stronger stakeholder collaboration, improved monitoring and reporting.

Under the direct supervision of the Epidemiologist , the Public Health Programme Advisor will support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and coordination of health and public health programmes. The Public Health Programme Advisor will undertake the following tasks:

• Support the implementation of public health programmes and activities in line with national health priorities and WHO/UN strategic objectives. • Assist in collecting, analyzing, and reporting health data and information to support evidence-based decision-making. • Contribute to disease prevention, health promotion, health emergency preparedness, and community engagement activities. • Support monitoring and evaluation of programme activities, including tracking progress, documenting results, and identifying lessons learned. • Assist in preparing technical reports, briefing notes, presentations, and other programme documents. • Support coordination and communication with government counterparts, development partners, healthcare institutions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders. • Assist in organizing meetings, workshops, trainings, consultations, and public health events. • Contribute to strengthening health systems through capacity-building, knowledge sharing, and dissemination of best practices. • Support programme management functions, including work planning, activity tracking, and administrative coordination as required. • Perform other related duties as assigned to support the effective delivery of health and public health programmes.

This assignment offers an opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and strengthening public health systems while gaining valuable experience in an international and multidisciplinary environment.

Core competencies: • Professionalism and integrity. • Communication and interpersonal skills. • Planning and organizing. • Teamwork and collaboration. • Adaptability and flexibility. • Analytical and problem-solving skills. • Respect for diversity and inclusion. • Commitment to volunteerism and public service. • Accountability • Creativity • Self-management

Minimum requirements (must have) • At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in public health, epidemiology, health systems, disease prevention and control, health promotion, health programme management, or a related field. • Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health-related data and preparing reports or technical documents. • Experience supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, or evaluation of health programmes and interventions. • Experience collaborating with government authorities, healthcare institutions, development partners, civil society organizations, or community groups. • Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams). • Excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable assets • Experience in disease prevention, health promotion, health emergency preparedness, community engagement, or health systems strengthening. • Knowledge of national and international public health policies, frameworks, and guidelines. • Experience in health emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities. • Experience in monitoring and evaluation, research, health information systems, or data visualization. • Experience in organizing and coordinating events, such as meetings, workshops, trainings, and consultations • Previous experience working with WHO, other UN agencies, international organizations, government health institutions, or NGOs. • Knowledge of local languages and the health context of the duty station.

Please refer to the Context section for details on the UNV Humanitarian Emergency Response (HER) Roster. Shortlisted candidates may be included in the UNV HER Roster for up to six months and contacted should a suitable emergency response assignment arise. Inclusion in the roster does not guarantee recruitment.

Hanoi, Viet Nam offers a comfortable and secure living environment for international staff. The city is well connected through Noi Bai International Airport and provides reliable access to housing, healthcare, banking, telecommunications, and other essential services. The cost of living is moderate, with a wide range of accommodation and dining options available. Hanoi experiences hot, humid summers and cool winters. Rich in culture and history, the city offers an enriching living and working environment, where adaptability and cultural sensitivity contribute to a rewarding assignment experience.

Entitlements of National UN Volunteer, Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) for National UN Volunteer Expert (Short-term) in Hanoi, Viet Nam at VND 32,804,373, Insurance Coverage (Comprehensive health, life, and malicious acts insurance); For further information on the full entitlements, please refer to the following: • You can check full entitlements at the duty station at https://app.unv.org/calculator. • The complete UN Volunteer Conditions of Service is available at https://explore.unv.org/cos.

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