Health Manager Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAFUNICEF/2501/202461

Health Manager Vacancy-Job Ref: ACAFUNICEF/2501/202461
Kabul (Afghanistan)

JOB DESCRIPTION

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a future

How can you make a difference?

Purpose for the job:

The Health Manager reports to the Senior Health Manager for general guidance and supervision. S/He is responsible for supporting the Manager in managing all aspects of the Health in Emergency Response (HER) Programme, funded by the World Bank and ADB, which aims to support the functioning, including the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the routine health system in Afghanistan. S/He provides technical guidance and operational support throughout the programming process to facilitate the achievement of concrete and sustainable results, according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), organizational Strategic Plans and goals, standards of performance, and accountability framework.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. HER Programme development and planning

Support the principal Advisor and Senior Health Manager in planning and technical support and guidance for the preparation, design and updating of health sector strategies, and/or revision or update to the expanded or basic program ( EPHS/BPHS) of health services as they pertain to the HER Programme, and as part of the overall health strategy for the ACO.
Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the roll out of the HER Programme as a component of the Country Programme, working closely with HER team members, including PMU, Supply, Nutrition sections, WHO, WFP and others to establish clear programme goals, objectives, strategies and results-based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM.) Support communications with Service Providers on the same.

Ensure alignment of the HER programme with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies as well as national priorities, plans and competencies.
Consult and collaborate with colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on programme planning, management and implementation, and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.

2. HER Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results

Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners, in particular ADB and the World Bank, to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators, and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurements to assess and strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector in health programmes.
Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.
Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and/or weaknesses in programme management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
Plan, monitor and verify the optimum and appropriate use of HER programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
Prepare regular and mandated HER programme reports and updates for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress

3. Advisory services and technical support

Collaborate and consult with key government officials, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on policies, strategies, best practices, and approaches on health-related issues to support programme development planning, management, implementation, and delivery of results.
Participate in strategic HER and other health programme discussions and planning to provide technical advice and to contribute to policy discussions and agenda setting to promote health and development issues especially in the areas of gender, emergency preparedness, maternal and neonatal health, and child survival and development.
Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

Participate in emergency preparedness initiatives for programme development and contingency planning and/or to respond to emergencies in country or where designated.

4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts, national stakeholders, as well as global partners, allies, donors, and academia. Through active networking, advocacy and effective communication, build capacity and exchange knowledge and expertise to facilitate the achievement of programme goals on child rights, social justice and equity.

Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships/alliances, and support fund raising for health programmes (maternal, neonatal and child survival and development).
Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on HER-related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of health programmes/projects, ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Promote 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.
Contribute to the development of 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.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, 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 eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
Experience working in an E Duty station would be an asset.
Experience working closely with an IFI is also considered an asset.
Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…

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