Reproductive Maternal Neonatal Child and Adolescent Health Officer

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.

WHO has been providing technical support to Government of Sudan in all issues related reproductive, maternal, neonatal, child and adolescent health including sexual reproductive health and GBV, with the main goal of improving the health status of the Sudanese people. WHO works to reduce maternal, adolescent and child mortality, morbidity and disability, and to improve health, especially of vulnerable populations. To achieve this goal, WHO focuses on the following strategic approaches:

• Improve and increase accessibility and utilization of the RMNCAH service; • Addressing inequity in the delivery of RMNCAH services and social determinants of health related to RMNCAH across the country by targeting the most under-served areas and filling service gaps; • Support and strengthen RMNCAH national health information systems to produce data and evidence that will improve health policies. • Strengthen health systems toward greater integration in policy, service delivery supplies and information through improved linkages and referral mechanisms;

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Under the supervision of National Health Coordinator/ HSD Unit and RMNCAH team the specialized volunteer will support Maternal and Child Health Directorate in Federal and State Ministries of Health to perform the following assignments: • Support implementation and follow-up of the joint RMNCAH plan with the FMOH, SMOH and other key partners under RMNCAH team support. • Assist in the implementation of the SRH, GBV, FGM and child marriage planned activities. • Assist reporting of the RMNCAH indicators within the national HMIS. • Assist the implementation of the RMNCAH program to mitigate indirect impact of COVID_19 on RMNCAH under pillar nine in the national response plan. • Production of health situation reports in collaboration with the various technical units.

Results/expected outputs: • Support Federal Ministry of Health to improve RMNCAH services at different levels with focus on SRH and GBV. • Enhance resource mobilization and improve effective RMNCAH program as a strategic demand to both WHO and MoH.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to WHO; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to WHO 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; • Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and WHO in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: • 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; • 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 empathize 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; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity, and self-reliance; and commitment towards WHO mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

• Bachelor's degree in medicine, public health, social sciences or any other relevant field. • Demonstrated advance experience (>2 years) in RMNCAH, SRH and GBV. • Previous experience as a volunteer and/or experience of another culture, (i.e. studies, volunteer work, internship) would be highly regarded. • Technical Skills: MS Office (MS Word, Excel & Power Point).
• Desirable: Excellent inter-personal and communication skills with fast learning ability. Effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner. Ability to coordinate tasks to meet deadlines. Familiarity with WHO business process is regarded as an asset and experience in GIS and its use in health

The duty station is Khartoum, and as this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.