UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Health Specialist who will be responsible for the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and administration of the Accountable for effective technical and programme support to facilitate the application and adatation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve strategic priorities and objectives and expansion of UNICEF assisted Health interventions including the attainment of the Miliennium Development Goals agenda

Post Title: Specialist (Maternal & child Health), NOC

Vacancy number: VN-NGR-27-08-2014

Contract Type: Fixed Term Duration: Two years 

Location: Bauchi and Borno

Deadline for application: 17 September 2014

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

• Master's in Public Health and university degree in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery or related technical field.

• Five years progressively responsible experience in designing,implementing and evaluting of health projects, Experience with Life Saving Skills training and practice an advantage.

• Fluency in oral and written English is required Knowledge of local working language of the duly station an asset.

• Knowledge of the latest development and technology in related fields.

• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions and very good training skills

• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization.

• Commitment to continuous learning for professional development.

• intiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF's mission and professional values

Candidates interested in te above position should submit his/her application, accopanied by updated CV in Englis and a completed United nations personal History Form, (which can be download from our websited at www.unicef.org/nigeria/about-3345.html or www.unicef.org/employ) to the email address [email protected] on or before Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Candidates must put the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email to be shortlisted UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. 

Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply