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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Health Manager, P-4, FT
Location; Abuja FCT
Job ID: 595026
Purpose for the job
The Health Manager reports to the Chief of Health and HIV for general guidance and
supervision. S/He is responsible for supporting the Chief in managing the Maternal, Neonatal,
Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAH) Portfolio of the health section and leading the
management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the MNCAH output within the country programme. 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.
Key function, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Programme development and planning
2. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Advisory services and technical support
4. Advocacy, networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
1. Programme development and planning
- Plan and provide technical support and guidance for the preparation, design and
updating of the MNCAH situation analysis to establish a comprehensive and updated
strategic plan for development, design and management of health related programmes
with a focus on MNCAH and HIV/AIDS. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery. - Prepare, coordinate and/or supervise the formulation of MNCAH and HIV programme
recommendations and related documentations as a component of the Country Programme, establishing clear programme goals, objectives, strategies, and results based on results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). - Ensure alignment of the sectoral programme with UNICEF’s Strategic Plans, Country Programme, 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 MNCAH and HIV 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. Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners 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 MNCAH and HIV programme . 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.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in one of the following fields is required: public health, pediatric health, obstetrics and gynecology specialization, family health, biology, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or another relevant technical field.
- Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, communicable diseases (HIV, TB, and malaria) or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness.
- Skills: Experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Advocacy, Programme management and Partnership building is required.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required.
Desirables:
- Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
- Experience working in a global health initiative (Global Fund, GFF, GAVI) is considered as an asset.
- Executive education in management, innovation, and/or gender will be an asset
- Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
Application Deadline:23rd, August 2026
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and Qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
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