Chief Health, P-5 - Nairobi, Kenya - UNICEF

Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child's path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person's future

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Health reports to the Deputy Representative, Programmes for general guidance and direction. The Chief is responsible for managing and leading all stages of health programmes/ (e.g., gender, maternal, neonatal, adolescent, Child Immunization, child survival, HIV, and Emergency Preparedness) from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of results. S/he leads and manages the health team including establishing plans of action to achieve concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results-based management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance, and accountability framework, and does so in consultation with the Regional Health Adviser.To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...A medical or advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or another relevant technical field.A minimum of ten years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas, at the international level, is required: public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness with experience managing and guiding teams. Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered an asset.Fluency in English. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.The Following DesirablesDeveloping country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Managerial leadershipProgramme development and planning.Programme management, monitoring, and quality control of results.Advisory services and technical support.Advocacy, networking, and partnership building.Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity building.Managerial leadershipEstablish the section's annual work plan with the health team and set priorities and targets. Monitor work progress and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards aligned to National Health Policy/Strategies, UHC/PHC agenda, and Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (RMNACH)Establish clear individual performance objectives, goals, and timelines; and provide timely guidance to enable the team to perform their duties responsibly and efficiently. Plan and ensure timely performance management and assessment of the team.Supervise team members by providing them with clear objectives, goals, direction, and guidance to enable them to perform their duties responsibly, effectively, and efficiently.Programme development and planningLead the preparation, design, and updating of the situation analysis to establish a comprehensive and updated strategic plan for the development, design, and management of health-related programmes. Keep abreast of national, regional, and global development trends and priorities to determine the strategies, approaches, and priorities for programming to address the country's health needs.Lead, coordinate, and supervise the development of health programmes (as a component of the CO and/or UNDAF programmes) and establish plans of action, programme goals, and results using results-based planning methodology and terminology (RBM).Oversee and ensure UNICEF Corporate Priorities across immunization/zero-dose children, Public Health Emergency and community-based Health Delivery Partnerships or community-based Primary Health Care, Adolescent HPV acceleration, etc. are taken forward.Oversee the timely preparation of the health programme recommendation and related documentation for inclusion in the Country Office Programme recommendation ensuring alignment with UNICEF's Strategic Plans, regional strategies, and national priorities, plans, and competencies.Consult and collaborate with colleagues and partners to provide technical guidance and operational support on programme planning, management, and implementation, and to ensure synergy, integration, coherence, and harmonization of programme/project initiatives with UNICEF Strategic Plans and priorities.Ensure that the Health program design incorporates the status of Kenya as a middle-income country, govt. policies, devolution of the health sector, and its resolve on UHC/PHC.Ensure that the program design links with and benefits from the high importance of innovation and the use of digital space for the promotion of the sector.Programme management, monitoring, and quality control of results.Coordinate, plan, and/or collaborate with monitoring and evaluation initiatives to establish benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNICEF/UN system indicators, to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence, and delivery of concrete and sustainable results in health programmes.Participate in major monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews, and annual sector reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.Assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths, and/or weaknesses in programme management; identify lessons learned and use the knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.Monitor programmes/projects to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.Plan, approve, monitor, and control the use of programme resources (financial, human, administrative, and other assets) certifying/verifying compliance with organizational rules, regulations and procedures, donor commitments, and standards of accountability and integrity. Ensure timely reporting and liquidation of resources.Submit programme/project reports to donors and other partners to keep them informed on programme progress and critical issues.Advisory services and technical supportAdvise key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners, and other country office partners on policies, strategies, best practices, and approaches to health and related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation, and delivery of results.Participate in strategic discussions to influence policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues, especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal, neonatal, and child survival and development.Advocacy, networking, and partnership buildingBuild and strengthen strategic partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, and regional and global partners (African Medical and Research Foundation - AMREF, GAVI, Global Fund, etc.). allies, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy, and effective communication of UNICEF's mission, goals, programmes, and resource mobilization needs.Develop communication strategies as well as implementation plans and activities for maximum communication impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fundraising for UNICEF and Country Office health programmes (maternal, neonatal, and child survival).Participate and/or represent UNICEF in inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on health-related issues to ensure organizational position, interests, and priorities are fully considered and integrated into the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners and colleagues in UNDAF planning and preparation of health programmes/projects.Identify opportunities and contribute to developing donor proposals for resource mobilization.Solid experience/understanding of Public Financing for Children and influencing govt. decisions towards key areas of health sector financing for children.Promote and seek active collaboration with key stakeholders on the prominent advocacy agenda identified by the office.Innovation, knowledge management, and capacity buildingPromote critical thinking, innovative approaches, and good practices for sustainable health programmes/projects initiatives.Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best and cutting-edge practices in health management and information systems. Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.Lead and/or develop policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.Lead, plan, and implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on health-related programmes/projects.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Project management, Leadership skills, Ability to coordinate, Project preparation and planning, Communication, Planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Post-graduate education