Health Specialist, NO-3

About this role

UNICEF is recruiting a Health Specialist at NO-3 level for its Zanzibar Office in the United Republic of Tanzania, on a fixed-term basis under vacancy number 00099073. The post-holder supports the development and preparation of the health programme and manages, implements, monitors, evaluates and reports on a sector of that programme, such as gender, maternal, neonatal or child survival and development. The specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming process so that concrete, sustainable results are achieved in line with work plans, results-based management and UNICEF Strategic Plans. Core functions cover programme development and planning, management, monitoring and delivery of results, technical and operational support to implementation, partnership building, and capacity building.

The role reports to the Chief of the Zanzibar Office for general supervision, with specific technical guidance from the Chief of the Health Section. Candidates must hold a master's degree or equivalent advanced university degree in public health, environmental science or health, nutrition, paediatrics, global health, health policy or a related field, plus at least five years of relevant experience in public health or nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency preparedness. Mandatory skills include primary health care programming with expertise in health system strengthening, and fluency in English. Desirable attributes include knowledge of another official UN language, prior experience in a UN system organisation, and country-level experience in development, fragile and humanitarian settings.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to save children's lives, defend their rights and help them fulfil their potential, and this post sits within its Tanzania country programme. UNICEF offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Eligible and suitable national candidates from Tanzania are encouraged to apply. Applications are made through the UNICEF careers portal, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.