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Health/Nutrition Associate, UNOPS Contract-Kadugli
UNHCR

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is seeking for qualified candidate to fill the following post:
 


 Type of Contract: UNOPS Individual Contractor
 Section/Unit: UNHCR Programme
 Grade Level: LICA 6
 Duty Station: Kadugli
 Duration: till 31/12/2021
 Closing Date: 26 June 2021

 
 Background:

The Nutrition & Health Associate will be reporting to the Programme Officer and the primary role is to assist the UNHCR in overseeing the refugee health and nutrition programme in the Kordofan. He / she should receive guide from Health staff and may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges to refugees’ health care posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.  S/he is expected to have contacts within the organization, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information and implement administrative requirements at state level.

  

The incumbent will work under Kadugli Sub Office which heads the El Fula Field Office in West Kordofan as well as two Field Units in El Obeid and Abu Jubayhah in North and South Kordofan respectively. 

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Accountability

The Health and Nutrition Associate will be reporting to the Programme Officer and the primary role is to assist the UNHCR in overseeing the refugee health and nutrition programme in the Kordofan. He / she should receive guide from Health staff and may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges to refugees’ health care posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

 

  • The incumbent is expected to have contacts within the organization, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information and implement administrative requirements at state level.
  • Monitor and evaluate implementation of health programmes in the field, according to work plans co-developed with implementing partners.
  • Oversee the implementation of the Health Information System from the data collection phase at the camp level up to the IP level and examine quality of data collected, together with partners and health actors.
  • Ascertain that the following Health Programmes are implemented by IP health workers according to national guidelines by health implementing partners in each refugee health facility:
  •  Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI).
  • Tuberculosis prevention and control.
  • Malaria prevention and control.
  • Reproductive Health (including Family Planning) & HIV / AIDS.
  • Mental Health Care.
  • Medical Referral Care.
  • Rational Drug Utilization.
  • Monitor consumption of essential medicines at the camp level and distribution from central drug pipelines when possible by comparing inventory reports and consumption reports with regular medicine stock verification.
  • Participate in assessment of training needs of GO and NGO implementing partner staff and ensure that individual health staff undergo capacity development activities relevant to their posts / function.
  • Implement interventions with refugee / host community volunteers utilizing participatory approaches.
  • Assist UNHCR Nutritionist in the conduct of the annual nutrition survey and monitor implementation of the nutrition programme, especially in the in-patient stabilization centers.
  • Collaborate with UNHCR / MOH / IP Engineers on the implementation of health infrastructure in the camps or host community areas.
  • Perform other public health duties as required.

Authority

  • Assist in creating Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and enforce compliance to those SOPs for Medical Referral of PoCs in Kordofan States (South, North and South).
  • Represent the refugee health sector in coordination meetings and liaise with implementing partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and the Ministry of Health to coordinate health activities in the refugee camps.
  • Prepare input for information, communication and advocacy on the health and nutrition situation of populations of concern to UNHCR among local partners; and assist in acquiring information to donors, other agencies and the government; as well as provide information for funding submissions, appeals or reports.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

The incumbent will set performance objective with his/her supervisor at the beginning of the incumbent’s resumption which will be monitored from time to time to ensure maximum performance by the staff member.

     

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

a. Education

  • A degree/training in Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or related field is required.
  • At least two years progressively responsible professional work experience in programme planning and management in Health and nutrition field in Sudan, with emphasis on strategic planning.
  • Knowledge of the latest developments in community-based health, in child survival and development including safe motherhood and neonatal care.
  • Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and manage health programs, as well as to impact knowledge and teach skills.
  • Analytical, communication and advocacy skills
  • Possesses knowledge of medical diagnostic and treatment modalities available in Sudan.
  • Good report writing skills.
  • Prior relevant experience with UNHCR, other UN agencies or NGOs.
  • Prior experience working in IDP or refugee operations.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic languages.

 

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

  

b. Work Experience

Three years of relevant work experience with High School Diploma or 2 years relevant experience with bachelor’s degree or equivalent or higher.

 

Essential

  • Knowledge and understanding latest developments in community-based health, in child survival and development including safe motherhood and neonatal care. knowledge of medical diagnostic and treatment modalities available in Sudan.
  •  Experience in area of health and nutrition including surveys, programme implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and coordination.
  • Language skills: Fluency in oral and written English required, knowledge of Arab language.

 

Desirable

  • Computer skills: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, Excel, epidemiological programme, etc.
  • Others: - Teamwork, Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

c. Key Competencies

MS-Monitoring & Evaluation;
MD-Public Health Epidemiology;
MD-Experience with HIV/AIDS situations;
MD-Reproductive Health;
MD-Community Health - Health Data Collection/Analysis/Interpretation;
UN-UNHCR's Mandate/Policy and Global Strategic Priorities;
EX-Experience in complex field emergencies;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)SP-Support/Advise/Guide on technical WASH

 

Core Competencies:

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

 

Cross-Functional Competencies:

Planning and Organizing

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

 

 


Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.

 








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