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Health/Nutrition Associate
UNHCR

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


 Vacancy No: 17/HCR/KRT/VN/42
 Type of contract: Temporary Appointment
 Grade Level: G6
 Supervisor: Head of Field Office
 Duty Station: Kadugli
 Duration: Till 31 December 2017
 Closing Date: 29 May 2017

 
 Background:

Organizational Context:

The Health/ Nutrition  Assciate will be reporting to the Head of field Offcie and the primary role is to assist the UNHCR in overseeing the refugee health and nutrition programme in White Nile. 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.



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

Accountability

The Health/Nutrition  Associate will be reporting to the Head of field Office and the primary role is to assist the UNHCR in overseeing the refugee health and nutrition programme in White Nile. 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.

Responsibility

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 proceadures (SOPs) and enforce compliance to those SOPs for Medical Referral of PoCs in White Nile.
  • 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.

 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

A degree/training in Medicine, Public Health, Nursery 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 up to date 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

Computer skills: Fully proficient computer skills and use of relevant software and other applications, e.g. word processing, Excel, epidemiological programme, etc.

Language skills: Fluency in oral and written English required, knowledge of Arab language is an asset.

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.

Required Managerial and Cross-Functional Competencies

  • Adopts a strategic perspective and incorporates strategy into work and pursues projects with the overall vision in mind.
  • Demonstrates awareness of resource planning.
  • Analyses information and data, and forms recommendations based on logical conclusions.
  • Creates an environment within the work place that encourages innovation, creative ideas.
  • Actively pursues technological solutions to work tasks; seeks training when needed.
  • Demonstrates good organization of time in project management and accomplishing daily tasks.
  • Uses deliberate, systematic judgement to understand political structures and process flows.
  • Engages with stakeholders and collaborates with partners, ensuring buy-in for plans.

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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