Field Family Health Officer-Field Office Jerusalem

Vacancy Announcement

Field Family Health Officer, Grade HL09

Deadline for Applications

02 March 2018

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/014/2018/X

Duty Station & Department

Field Office Jerusalem - Health

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Deputy Chief, Field Health Programme and receives technical guidance from Chief, Health Protection & Promotion Division, S/he coordinates common activities with the Field Nursing Services Officer and provides technical guidance to medical and nursing staff in the fields.

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the• incumbent:

•         Is responsible for the organization, implementation and evaluation of the Agency's Health Protection and Promotion programme in the Field to which assigned comprising.

(i)        Pre-conception, Pre-natal and Post-natal care and Family Planning services including health, education, counseling and safe use of contraceptive technology.

(ii)      Child health including school health.

•         Undertakes regular visits to UNRWA health centres/ in the Field to ensure that the programme is implemented in accordance with the approved policies, strategies and procedures of the Department of Health; provides technical guidance on maternal health and family planning and school health to medical and nursing staff in the Field to which he/she is assigned;

•         Monitors the Agency's health information system with respect to maternal and child health and family planning services and carries out periodic reviews to assess the efficiency, effectiveness and coverage of the programme;

•         Assists in the organization, implementation and evaluation of special training programmes for the development of human resources in maternal and child health and family planning;

•         Participates in the development and conduct of health services research with respect to the Agency's health protection & promotion programme;

•         Acts as the focal point for coordination of all aspects relating to funded maternal health and family planning projects including monitoring, implementation and reporting on the progress;

•         Maintains close coordination and liaison with government and non-governmental mother and child health and family planning association in the Field;

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Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary JD2008.45 plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (7.5 % of basic salary staff member contribution, 15% of basic salary paid by the Agency)

• Dependency allowances (if applicable)

• 30 days of annual leave

• Compulsory medical insurance

Additional information

•         Is required to travel frequently within the Field in the performance of his/her duties.

•         Possession of a driving license valid in the country of duty station.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A university degree in Medicine from a recognized university including an internship of at least twelve-month duration.

Advanced degree in public health.

A license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.

Work

experience

At least seven years professional experience in administration of Maternal and Child Health and Family Planning (MCH/FP) of public health services.

Language(s)

Excellent command of spoken and written Arabic and English.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others in team environment.

•         Very good communication and negotiation skills, sound judgment and demonstrated problem-solving skills.

•         Leadership and ability to organize and implement the health training programmes.

•         Supervisory skills and ability to develop staff.

•         Very good analytical and reporting skills.

•         Computer skills; especially programmes used by UNRWA and health statistical applications.

•         Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

••••••••••• https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 30 January 2018