Innovation Specialist (Health Technology), P-3, Temporary Appointment (364 days) in MSFIC, UNICEF Supply Division, CPH, Denmark

UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world.

For every child, dignity The Product Innovation Manager (Emerging Challenges and Accessibility) applies specialized product, programmatic and partnership knowledge, and in collaboration with counterparts in UNICEF field offices and Divisions, manages and drives product innovation projects forward with the goal to enable the procurement of new, fit for purpose, end-user driven innovative technologies to be used UNICEF's programmes and emergencies. The particular focus the Innovation Manager is on accelerating the development of new water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Education, and Accessibility products.

 

How can you make a difference?

 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

 

1. Manage UNICEF’s Health Technology product innovation projects including general project management as well as documenting and communicating developments to management and the innovation review board.
2. Manage the various steps of product innovation including user needs research, market research, communication with developers, field trials, impact and cost effectiveness analysis and scale. Contribute to fundraising activities and driving proposal development to enable product innovation within the Health Technology space.
3. In collaboration with UNICEF Programme Division, Regional Advisors, Country offices and other key partners, drive the development of Target Product Profiles (TPPs), technical specifications and terms of references (TORs) as basis for driving product innovation and subsequent procurement of relevant products.
4. Ensure strong connection between MSFIC, and Health Technology Centre (HTC) within Supply Division, and the communities of practice within Health globally, with particular focus on UNICEF Programme Division, regional and country offices.
5. Create tools and framework to optimize and document best practices for driving product innovation within the Health Technology space.
6. Any other duties or assignments as requested by the supervisor.

 

DECISION-MAKING AND IMPACT/KEY RESULTS:

 

1. Advancement of existing and inclusion of new PIPs within the Health Technology space. (NB. PIPs can range from point of care, invitro diagnostics, through to pneumonia diagnostic aids, immunization delivery products through to cold chain innovations. See for https://www.unicef.org/innovation/innovation_81416.html a full list of existing PIPs )
2. Interagency collaboration in development of TPPs, specifications and standards for innovative products and technologies.
3. Timely technical contributions to introduction of new and/or innovative technologies in programmes, including communication, monitoring and evaluation, and review of fit for purpose.
4. New products and technologies successfully integrated into UNICEF Health programmes as well as supporting emergency response. Effective communication and networking achieved through partnership and collaboration with relevant stake holders (WHO, PAHO, USAID, BMGF etc.)

 

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

 

Education:

A completed advanced university degree (Master’s Degree) in one of the following areas: Public Health, Policy, Nursing, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device Engineering, or a field relevant to Health Technology.

or

 

 

Additional training or courses in product development, project management or Public Health, would be an asset.

 

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive relevant professional experience in development or scaling Health Product Innovations.
• International working experience in a low resource setting is an asset.
• Experience in management of product innovation projects in Health Technology is highly desirable.
• Experience in conducting user needs assessments is highly desirable.
• Experience in conducting Field Trials/end user assessments of innovations is highly desirable.
• Experience in development of TORs, technical specification and/or Target Product Profiles is highly desirable.
• Experience managing virtual teams is an asset.
• Experience in market research is considered an asset.
• Maternal and child health and nutrition knowledge and experience is an asset.
• Experience working with international humanitarian organizations (UN, NGO and in field locations) is considered an asset.

 

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in English. Knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

 

In addition, the following functional competencies will be required for these positions:

• Planning and Organizing (II)
• Relating and Networking (II)
• Applying Technical Expertise (II)
• Analyzing (I)

 

To view our competency framework, please click here: https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf

 

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.
The closing date of this position is 25 January 2018.

 

Please be informed that all applications to UNICEF are handled via UNICEF's online recruiting system. You can apply to the above position by creating your profile, and application at our web site: http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index.php.  Kindly note that all applications should be in English and that applications outside of the online recruiting system will not be accepted. Kindly also note that diversity and gender balance are factors in the selection process. 

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