Health Manager

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How can you make a difference?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within UNICEF Mozambique for a passionate and committed Health Manager P4 level based in Maputo (open to non-Mozambican nationals only) seeking new challenges in a rewarding programming context to bring results for children.

The Health Manager (P4) reports to the Chief of Health & Nutrition (P5) for general guidance and supervision. S/He is responsible for leading the management, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting of the health programme (immunization, maternal, neonatal, child survival/development, HIV/AIDs, emergencies; cross sectoral work with Nutrition, WASH, Education, Social Policy, SBC and Child Protection) and, in coordination with the Nutrition Manager, supporting the Chief in the successful implementation of the Survive & Thrive outcomes for first and second decade 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.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities

• Programme development and planning
• Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results
• Advisory services and technical support
• Advocacy, networking and partnership building
• Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

For more information, the detailed job description is available via this link Download File JD Health Manager P4.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• An advanced university degree (master’s or higher) in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of eight years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal, neonatal, and child health care, health systems’ strengthening and/or HIV/AIDs.
• Proven experience in health emergency/humanitarian preparedness required.
• Experience in key performance indicator and financial management.
• Proven team management experience required.
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Portuguese or a Latin language is required.

Source: https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/570671/readvertisement-health-manager-p4-maputo-mozambique-120901-fixed-term

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