UN Jobs – Associate Public Health Officer – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Job Title: Associate Public Health Officer
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Mbarara, Uganda
Vacancy Notice: Internal/ External Vacancy Notice no. Temp/004
Position Number: T/02/004/20
Reports to: Senior Programme Officer
Position Grade: NO-B
About US:
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Associate Public Health Officer will support implementing and operational partner agencies health activities in the South West Refugee settlements. H/she plays a key role in planning, organising, implementing, monitoring and evaluation UNHCR’s public health programmes for all persons of concern in Nakivale, Oruchinga, Kyaka II, Rwamwanja, Kisoro and Kanungu.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Undertake needs and resources assessments in coordination with Government and partners in order to prioritise needs and activities in the provision of services to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Liaise with UNHCR programme officers to ensure co-ordination of and the timely finalization of implementing instruments.
- Ensure that project plans or proposals submitted to UNHCR for funding adhere to internationally accepted standards, and are based on a comprehensive PHC strategy including school health programs.
- Maintain and update contingency plans for potential epidemics, refugee and returnee movements.
- Participate in the review and analysis of relevant project proposals and budgetary submissions presented by UNHCR partners within the context of the UNHCR programming cycle.
- Ensure that health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV programmes are evidence-based and implemented in a comprehensive and cost-effective manner.
- Monitor technical and financial aspects of the programmes efficiency and effectiveness of interventions.
- Apply various mechanisms and tools to ensure proper monitoring of the programmes.
- Ensure that health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV programme planning and implementation is streamlined, resources are optimally utilised and there is active participation of the refugees, the government, partners and UN agencies.
- Take a lead role in co-ordinating health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV activities and ensure that decisions are implemented as agreed upon.
- Promote information sharing on all aspects related to refugee health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV.
- Promote inter-sectorial co-ordination outside and within UNJCT in all matters related to health, nutrition, reproductive health and JIV based on standard practices and policies.
- Represent UNHCR in relevant (technical meetings which lead to operational guidance) local and international fora concerning refugee health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV.
- Update and disseminate, within UNHCR and among partners, information materials on health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV based on standard practices and policies.
- Provide support where health component is indicated in various program activities such as WASH, community services, protection and repatriation.
- Work closely with relevant government health departments.
- Lead the periodic technical preparation with UNHCR programme and other public health, nutrition, reproductive health and HIV projects in the refugee settlements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Associate Public Health Officer job placement should hold a University degree in Medicine with qualifications in Public Health or related fields or clinical background is required.
- At least five years of previous working experience in the field of public health, preferably in refugee settings and/or emergency situations is required.
- Fully competent and experienced in the use of computers using a Word, Excel, Email, PowerPoint Presentations is required.
- Knowledge of English language is required.
- Experience in public health coordination, infectious diseases/tropical medicine/community medicine/other relevant skills desirable.
- Experience working with international organisations, (including NGO’s and UN), in the field of health, reproductive health, HIV and nutrition is desirable.
- Practical working experience in refugee settings. Experience in working in complex emergencies is desirable.
- Specialist qualifications in public health is desirable.
- Knowledge of local language is desirable
Competencies
Managerial Competencies
- Empowering and Building Trust
- Managing Performance
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Strategic Planning and Vision
- Leadership
- Managing Resources
Cross-Functional Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Organizing
- Stakeholder Management
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 20th April 2020