UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND
JOB DESCRIPTION
PROFESSIONAL POSTS
Case NUMBER: BAN12018
POST TITLE:
(FOR DOP USE ONLY)
Health Specialist (MNH)
Standard JD Number
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ICSC CCOG Code
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EXISTING:
UNICEF Code
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PROPOSED: NO-C
CLASSIFIED LEVEL
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DATE CLASSIFIED
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POST LEVEL: NO-C
SECTION/DIVISION:
Health Section
DUTY STATION
Dhaka
SIGNATURES
This is to certify that the contents are correct and complete and that the duties and
responsibilities described are required in the organisational unit for the propoer
accomplishment of the functions.
Health Specialist
Supervisor, Name and Title
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(Signature)
Birthe Locatelli-Rossi, Chief, Health
Head of Section, Name and Title
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(Signature)
Carel de Rooy, Representative
Head of Office, Name and Title
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(Signature)
DATE PREPARED: 19 February 2011
UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND
GENERIC JOB PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL POST
JOB PROFLE NO.: 60000008
JOB TITLE: Health Specialist
(Maternal Newborn Health)
JOB LEVEL:
NOC
CCOG CODE:________________
FUNCTIONAL CODE: _ _
JOB CLASSIFICATION ________
REPORTS TO: Health Specialist (MNCH), NO-D
LOCATION:
Dhaka, Bangladesh
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Accountable for formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and
evaluation of scaling-up cost-effective maternal and newborn Health
intervention packages (to be determined based on country analysis and
needs) with a view to integrating gender equality across all aspects of the
country programme.
KEY END-RESULTS
1. Timely, regular data-driven analysis with consistent integration of sexdisaggregated data for effective prioritization, planning, development
and results-based management for scaling-up specific Maternal and
Newborn Health interventions.
2. Technical expertise on specific Maternal and Newborn Health
interventions.
3. Technical and operational guidance provided to key government and nongovernment partners on scaling-up Maternal and Newborn interventions,
including the elaboration and implementation of detailed sectoral workplans and budgets (downstream activities).
4. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting on specific Maternal and Newborn
Health interventions carried out through various field visits, in a
timely manner, efficiently, rigorously and transparently in compliance
with the established guidelines and procedures.
5. Government and non-government recipients accountable for UNICEF specific
supply, non-supply and financial assistance.
6. Effective knowledge management through documentation and dissemination
of lessons learned and implementation of appropriate capacity building
activities.
7. Integration of rights-based approaches and humanitarian principles in
related interventions.
8. Effective communication, networking and leveraging achieved through
partnership and collaboration with related government and non-government
partners.
ACCOUNTABILITIES and DUTIES & TASKS
Within the delegated authority and under the given organizational set-up, the
incumbent may be assigned the primarily, shared, or contributory accountabilities
for all or part of the following areas of major duties and key end-results.
1. Data-driven and results-based management
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Participate in regular data-driven situational analyses (including
epidemiological, gender equality and emergency assessments)
Provide technical and operational guidance and support to government and
non-government partners with scaling-up Maternal and Newborn Health
interventions;
Champion results-based management;
Monitor developments at regional and decentralized levels;
2. Upstream activities
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Provide specific technical expertise on Health policies and other issues,
including advocacy in gender equality, emergency preparedness and
response, as appropriate and as defined by supervisors;
3. Downstream activities
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Provide in-country technical and operational guidance on scaling-up
related Maternal and Newborn Health interventions;
Contribute to the development and implementation of detailed sectoral
work-plans and budgets for scaling-up assigned and specific Maternal and
Newborn Health interventions;
Contribute to UNICEF country office’s readiness to deliver on the Maternal
and Newborn Health-related CCCs;
Conduct regular field visits to monitor related programmes and participate
in periodic programme reviews with Government counterparts and other
partners with particular emphasis on under-served populations;
Document and disseminate lessons learned of scaling-up Maternal and
Newborn Health interventions.
Share good practices in gender equality programming, sharing good
practices at the national level.
4. Monitoring, evaluation and reporting
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Collaborate with (Senior) Health Specialist/Health Manager (MNCH) and
Health Specialist (Child Health) to timely, efficiently, rigorously and
transparently monitor, evaluate and report on related Health programs;
Contribute to the preparation of relevant sections of the annual Health
sector status reports;
Submit transparent and timely reports to donors and other partners.
5. Accountability
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Ensure related UNICEF, government and non-government staff comply with
UNICEF’s financial rules including emergency fast-track procedures;
In close collaboration with Operations and Supply staff, regularly monitor
and report on use of related supplies and other resources donated to the
government and non-government partners;
Collaborate with the Operations Section and Government authorities to
maintain sound internal controls, supportive of specific Health
interventions as well as to ensure accountability.
6. Knowledge management
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Document and disseminate lessons learned;
Implement country-specific capacity building activities.
7. Rights-based programmes through Results-Based Approach
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Ensure UNICEF, government and non-government staff apply right-based
approaches to programming and humanitarian principles;
Promote the quality of rights-based Health programmes through the
formulation of programme goals and strategies and approaches.
8. Partnerships and leveraging resources
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Maintain close working relationships with other related UNICEF sectors,
particularly nutrition, HIV, WASH, and programme communication;
Coordinate with related UNICEF Regional Advisers and HQ Officers to ensure
strategies are aligned with global and regional strategies;
Establish active and participatory partnerships with related Health and
Population sector stakeholders (Government, WHO, other UN agencies, NGOs
and bilateral agencies) and interact with them at different stages of
Health programme design and implementation and identify opportunities for
leveraging resources to be brought to the attention of Chief of Health
Section.
JOB GRADE FACTORS
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- As a line manager for assigned projects, lead effective and efficient planning, design,
implementation and administration of specific project activities within a major programme that
focus on achievement of UNICEF's programmatic priorities. Ensure that project delivery meets
targeted goals and objectives
- As a technical expert, contribute timely and effective technical advice, guidance and input to
the preparation of situation analysis, formulation of programme strategy, planning,
implementation and evaluation and human resources.
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Conduct field visits to monitor projects as well as conduct periodic programme reviews.
- Make viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal
utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the advancement of the rights of
children and women.
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Contribute to the development and introduction of new approaches.
- Certify allocation and disbursement of funds; determine supply and cash needs to ensure
programme delivery meets targeted goals and objectives.
QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES ([ ] indicates the level of proficiency required for the
job.)
1. Education
Advanced degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following
areas: Public Health, Medicine, Health Research, International Health,
Health Policy and Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Family
Health, , Biostatistics, Socio-medical Sciences, Epidemiology, Health
Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational
Interventions in Health Care, Nursing or a field relevant to
international development assistance in Health.
2. Work Experience
Five years of relevant professional work experience. Awareness of the
technical support required in health related emergency and humanitarian
preparedness. Experience working in the UN or other international
1 The differences in the grades of jobs and positions reflect various differences, among
others, in the nature and scope of work, individual contribution, professional expertise
required, organizational context, risks, coordination and networking, engagement, partners,
beneficiaries, clients/stakeholders relations, impact of decisions, actions and
consequences, and leadership roles.
development organization, and field work experience an
asset.Background/familiarity with Emergency and gender mainstreaming.
3. Language Proficiency
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Fluency in English and very good working knowledge of Bangla
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Competency Profile
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Core Values (Required)
• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity
ii) Core Competencies (Required)
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 Drive for Results [ II ]
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Communication [ II ]
Working with People
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Functional Competencies (Required)
Leading and Supervising
[ I ]
Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ II ]
Analyzing
[ III]
Relating and Networking [ II ]
Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]
Applying Technical Expertise [ III ]
In addition to the required functional competencies listed above, the following are the
functional competencies specified by Health Section, PD, NYHQ.
 Managing Stress [II]
 Team Leadership
[ I ]
iv) Technical Knowledge2 [ II ]
a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required [ II ]
(Technical knowledge requirements specific to the job can be added here
as required.)
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Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in
UNICEF.
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UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines.
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Mid-Term Strategic Plan.
Knowledge in Health related issues (MNCH in particular).
Intermediate Technical Knowledge (at the graduate education
level) of the theories, principles and methods in one of the
following areas:
 Public Health, International Health, Health Policy and
Management, Environmental Health Sciences, Population and
Family Health
 Health Research, Biostatistics, Sociomedical Sciences,
Epidemiology
 Health Education, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational
Interventions in Health Care
b) Common Technical Knowledge Required (for the job group) [ II ]
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Reference to UNICEF and/or UN in terms of technical knowledge requirements (a and b above) are applicable only to those who are or
have been the staff members of UNICEF or the UN common system.
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Methodology of programme/project management
Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and
strategies for sectoral programmes
Knowledge of global human rights issues, specifically
relating to children and women, and the current UNCEF
position and approaches.
UNICEF policies and strategy to address national and
international issues, particularly relating to conflicts,
natural disasters, and recovery.
UNICEF emergency programme policies, goals, strategies and
approaches.
UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and
regulations.
Gender and diversity awareness.
c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) [ II ]
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Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation
relevant to UNICEF programmes
UN policies and strategy to address international
humanitarian issues and the responses.
UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF
positions
UN security operations and guidelines.