UNICEF Moldova is looking for a Specialist in Public Health (full time)

Objective: to provide technical support in respective areas, with particular focus on immunization services, nutrition related programmes, and mother and child health aimed at improving the health and achieving equity in child well-being.

The specialist will:

-     Provide assistance to UNICEF and partners in strengthening Extended Programme on Immunization (EPI), including Transnistrian region, with a special focus on quality improvement of the immunization services and implementation of GAVI graduation plan.

-     Provide assistance to UNICEF and partners in strengthening nutrition programme, with a special focus on promoting breastfeeding through the alignment of national legislative framework to the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes, implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and capacity building.

-     Provide assistance to UNICEF and partners in strengthening MCH services available at ante- and postnatal care levels, with a special focus on home visiting, including the Transnistrian region.

-     Provide support to UNICEF in the planning process of the high-impact evidence-based interventions under the Health programme, including preparation of the new UN Partnership Framework and Country Programme Document.

-     Guide design of UNICEF supported health interventions, and provide inputs for preparation of proposals and reports. Collaborate across sectors to develop public health interventions that promote child health and wellbeing.

-     Review and document good practices at global and regional level in the area of nutrition (breastfeeding, complementary feeding, anaemia prevention), immunization (promotion of vaccination and procurement of vaccine), and MCH care practices.

For more details on duties and minimum requirements, please refer to the attached Terms of reference (ToR).

HOW TO APPLY: Please send detailed resume/CV or United Nations Personal History Form (P11) and a cover letter in English, indicating required fee, quoting Specialist in Public Health (full time), to chisinaurecruit@unicef.org.  Queries can be directed to the same email address. Applications for this position must be received no later than on: 6 December 2015

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all backgrounds and minority groups, including persons with disabilities, to apply.

UNICEF is a global organization that seeks to improve the lives and health of children, especially the most vulnerable ones. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to help children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. For more information about UNICEF and its work in Moldova visit: http://www.unicef.md/ You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.

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