Vacancies: Health Specialist (Maternal and Child Health), Nutrition Specialist
Applications are require from suitable qualified candidates to fill the positions below
Position: Health Specialist (Maternal and Child Health), NOC
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-30-2011
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Abuja
Deadline for application: 9th October 201 2
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Nutrition Specialist who will be responsible for the formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives. In Bauchi and Kaduna field Offices.
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:
- Masters in Public Health and university decree in Medicine or Nursing/Midwifery or related technical field.
- Five years progressively responsible experience in designing, implementing and evaluating of health projects particularly, safe motherhood and neonatal care projects. Experience with Life Saving Skills training and practice an advantage.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required Knowledge of another UN working language an asset. Knowledge of local working language of the duty station, an asset.
- Knowledge of the latest developments 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.
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.
Position: Nutrition Specialist, NOC
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-29-2011
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Bauchi & Kaduna
Deadline for application: 9th October 2012
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Nutrition Specialist who will be responsible for the formulation, design, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of Nutrition project(s) to ensure overall efficiency and effectiveness of the project management, delivery and accomplishment of project goals and objectives. In Bauchi and Kaduna Held Offices.
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies:
- Advanced university degree in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health & Nutrition, Health Sciences, International Health & Nutrition. Family Health & Nutrition, Nutritional Epidemiology, Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Public Health, Health Emergency Preparedness, or other relevant discipline(s).
- Five years of relevant professional work experience
- Field work experience
- Background familiarity with Emergency.
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, team work and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
- Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF mission and professional values.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in any of these positions and meet the requirements, please send a cover letter one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualifications relate to the post (s) and a scanned/PDF copy of the completed and signed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/nigeria/about_3345.html to nrecruit@unicef.org by close of business on Tuesday, 9th October 2012.
Please indicate the position title you are applying for on the subject line of your email.
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.
