Re-advertised: Senior Adviser Health - Nairobi - UNICEF

    UNICEF
    UNICEF Nairobi

    1 week ago

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    Description

    UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

    About UNICEF

    At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

    UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

    We work towards achieving equity in society, focusing on investing in the health, education, and protection of disadvantaged citizens. This approach gives all children the opportunity to reach their full potential, leading to sustained growth and stability of countries.

    Our Work

    We have a 2020-2024 strategic plan focused on ensuring children survive, thrive, and transform. This involves promoting continuum care throughout a child's life cycle, tackling the causes of diseases and ill-health, and strengthening community health systems.

    The Role

    This role provides technical leadership in designing, implementing, and evaluating community health and nutrition programs within the Primary Health Care framework. Key responsibilities include supporting the development of comprehensive country and subnational programs, building capacity among health professionals and community workers, establishing partnerships, mobilizing resources, and enhancing visibility and alignment with country priorities.

    Requirements

    To be considered for this role, you must have:

    • An advanced university degree in public health or a related field
    • A minimum of ten years of professional experience in public health planning and management or relevant areas of child and community health

    Desirable Skills

    Rlevant experience in health program/project development and management in any UN system agency or organization is an asset. Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of another official UN language or local language is an asset.

    As a key member of our team, you will demonstrate UNICEF's core values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITAS) in your work.