Technical officer - Nursing and Midwifery

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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The WHO Country Office collaborates with the Government of Bangladesh and relevant stakeholders within the framework of the collaborative Country Cooperation Strategy (CCS) to provide technical assistance to the Government in the formulation of national health policies, strategies and plan of actions and developing/adapting frameworks and tools for monitoring and evaluation of interventions for improving access, quality, and affordability of integrated and people-centred health services.

The objectives of activities under Human Resources for Health are to ensure that all people have equitable access to an adequately trained, skilled, motivated, and supportive health workforce, in order to attain the highest possible level of health. A priority goal in Bangladesh is to contribute to addressing the health workforce crisis especially among the nursing and midwifery cadre.

Under the direct supervision of Team Leader, Health Systems, the incumbent will work in the areas of nursing and midwifery as well as education under the direct supervision of the Technical Officer-HRH is responsible to perform the following duties: the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1. Assist the Government of Bangladesh to expand Nursing and Midwifery services.

2. Support community -based birth services with emphasis on Nursing and Midwifery.

3. Assist in the development/ application of tools for different aspects of health professional education;

4. Compile, review and draft various technical documents on transforming health education and strengthening nursing and midwifery in service delivery;

5. Participate in relevant meetings, conferences and other events on the subject;

6. Assist in gathering, analysing, and using information from various sources for the implementation of actions on nursing and midwifery.

7. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Accountability • Adaptability and Flexibility • Building Trust • Client Orientation • Commitment and Motivation • Commitment to Continuous Learning • Ethics and Values • Integrity • Knowledge Sharing • Managing Performance • Planning and Organizing • Professionalism • Respect for Diversity • Working in Teams

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• Nursing and midwifery education system
• Healthcare delivery

Dhaka is located in central Bangladesh along the Buriganga River. Not only is it the capital city, but it is also the largest in the country. It is the centre of political, cultural, and economic life in Bangladesh. The official language is Bengali, while English is the working language of UN Agencies. In recent decades, Dhaka has seen the modernization of services, communications, and public works. The city is attracting large foreign investments and greater volumes of commerce and trade. It is also experiencing an increasing influx of people from across the nation; this has reportedly made Dhaka one of the fastest-growing cities in the world. Good English-speaking medical, dental services, and educational centres are available for internationals. Dhaka is connected to other cities by rail, road, and by air and internationals can move easily from one city to another.

Dhaka has venerable green spaces, including many gardens and parks, historical places, and nice restaurants. The weather is tropical - hot and very humid during the summer monsoon season (April-September) and drier and cooler in the winter (October-March).

Historically, Bangladesh has been a safe country for internationals so far. While Dhaka is not categorized as a hardship station, the volunteer should be prepared for limitations in freedom of movement on foot, by public transport, and to certain locations.

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