The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Mali wishes to recruit for the following position: 
Title: Community Health Specialist
Level: NO-3
Type of Appointment:Fixed Term
Duration: 01 year
Duty Station : Bamako, Mali
Date of issue : 21 April 2015
Date of closure: 30 April 2015
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Under the direct supervision of the Health Manager, the Community Health Specialist is accountable for professional leadership in and contribution to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and administration of the integrated Child Care Management (ICCM) programme in conjunction with Child Survival and Development, Maternal and Child Health, Health and Nutrition components within the country programme, to achieve the UNICEF’s ICCM goals and objectives for the country.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be assigned the primary, shared, or contributory accountabilities for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
Contributes towards the preparation of the Situation Analysis by compiling, analyzing and evaluating information and providing the technical input. Ensures the preparation of the Situation Analysis relative to ICCM implementation interventions in the country and its periodic update. Prepares sectorial input to the Country Programme Document and all related documents (e.g, Plan of Operations, Project Plans of Action) of the community health project.
Collaborates with other UNICEF sectors, particularly Health, Nutrition, HIV, C4D and programme communication to ensure integration of the ICCM with other sectors. Participates with UNICEF, Government, non-government organizations (NGOs) and other partners in the development of the ICCM strategies and approaches. Ensure achievement of strategic results in line with agreed Annual and Country Programme objectives and adopts corrective action to meet programme/project objectives. Contributes to the identification of new approaches for improving ICCM delivery with emphasis on project management, evaluation, sustainability of intervention and community participation based on Human Rights framework and cross sector approach to programming and Community Capacity Development.
As Community Health Specialist, exercises technical leadership for, and participates in, the development of the results-based sectoral work plan and technical decisions as well as for administration, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of sectoral project activity, consistent with the defined project strategies and approaches. Ensures objectives and targets are timely met and achieved, through full coordination between activities. Meets with national and international agencies overseeing the management of programmes/projects. Participes in meetings with ministries responsible for programmes/projects review, and follows up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and integration of gender mainstreaming across sectors.
Undertakes field visits to monitor programmes, as well as participates in periodic programme reviews with government counterparts and other partners. Identifies necessary action for programme adjustments. Provides technical advice and assistance to government officials and implementing partners in the planning and management of the ICCM project and ensure sustainability of interventions.
Provides technical support to government and NGOs at the national and provincial levels in the planning, development and implementation stages of the ICCM project. Identifies training needs, plans, organizes and conducts training and orientation activities for government personnel and beneficiaries, for the purpose of capacity building, sustainability of ICCM project and promotion/expansion of coverage of services.
Plans and organizes a staff training/development programme to upgrade the capacity of the Country Office staff in the programme development, implementation and management of the ICCM project. Conducts relevant orientation, workshop, training and staff learning/development activities.
Coordinates with Operations and Supply staff on supply and non-supply assistance activities ensuring UNICEF and Government partner accountability. Certifies disbursements of funds, ensuring those activities are within established plans of action and programme budget allotments. Monitors the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Submit financial status reports to management in compliance with the regulations and guidelines.
Coordinates activities and exchange information and knowledge with other programmes to contribute to achievement of overall country programme objectives. Participates in establishing effective monitoring, knowledge database/network and reporting systems to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme information/data, and contributes to the development of communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and community participation for the ICCM project.
In collaboration with monitoring and evaluation and programme communication colleagues, conducts accurate and timely monitoring and data collection (including LOAs), and supports and integrated monitoring system. Participates in major evaluation exercises, programme mid-term review, annual sector review and preview meetings. Analyses and evaluates data to ensure achievement of objectives and recommends corrective measures as appropriate.
Contributes to the preparation of annual sector status reports in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. Participates in the preparation of all programme reports for management, Board, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, and annual reports.
Collaborates in forming emergency preparedness plan relating to the areas of responsibility. In case of emergency, participates in monitoring and assessing the nature and extend of the emergency in the assigned area. Coordinates and provides assistance to the Country Office in identifying where support is required in terms of immediate response as well as long-term strategy and plan.
QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCIES
Education
Advanced university degree in Public Health, Pediatric Health, Child Development, Child Health, Nutrition, Epidemiology, Public Administration, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines.
Work Experience
Five years of professional work experience at the national levels in planning, programming, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health/immunization programmes. Professional work experience in a technical expert position related to child survival and health care. Background/familiarity with Emergency.
Language Proficiency
Fluency in French, English and local working language of the duty station.
IV. APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The application letter, together with a detailed CV, a completed UN Personal History Form P-11 (available on Unicef’s website: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc) should be sent by mail to Mali_Recruitment@unicef.org
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
UNICEF is a non-smoking environment.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.
Staff members and candidates with disabilities are considered on an equal basis with other staff members and candidates in the provision of access to equal employment opportunities, equal remuneration for work of equal value, and a safe and healthy working environment that is free from harassment and offers redress for grievances.