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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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