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• Conduct 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.
• Actively 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. To this effect, the
  activities described below are part of the Country Operations Plans:
• 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.
  Through:
• 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 UNHCR in all matters related to health, nutrition,
  reproductive health and HIV programmes.
• Represent UNHCR in relevant (technical
  meetings which lead to operational guidance)    
   local and international forum 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

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations UNHCR Assistant Public Health Officer career opportunity should
  hold a University degree in Clinical background or equivalent is required.
• Postgraduate training in Public health
  and Health Systems Management with extensive years of work experience will
  be of added advantage.
• At least six years experience in the
  medical field. At least three years with refugee programs or Community
  based health services.
• Previous work experience with a UN
  agency desirable.
• Excellent communication and computer
  skills, planning and organization competencies.
• Ability for analytical and creative
  thinking for rapid solution(s);
• Ability to produce high quality output
  with desirable results;
• Good communicator with strong
  inter-personal and negotiation skills to deal with persons of various
  cultural and educational backgrounds;
• Strive to live up to high ethical and
  professional standards;
• An outgoing personality and a team
  player with service-oriented attitudes.
• Fluency in English

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