Health Specialist (Health Emergencies), NO-3 – Temporary

About the role

UNICEF Uganda is recruiting a Health Specialist (Health Emergencies), NO-3, for a five-month temporary post in Kampala, reporting to the Chief of Health. The post supports Uganda's preparedness for health emergencies, working with the Ministry of Health and partners to keep the country ready to detect cases early and respond quickly. It covers the health emergency programme component within the country programme.

Key responsibilities

• Use situation analysis to design results-based health emergency plans that match national priorities
• Monitor progress, resolve bottlenecks, ensure resources are used properly and report to management, donors and partners
• Advise government and partners, write policy briefs and support preparedness and contingency planning
• Build relationships with government, donors and partners and represent UNICEF in inter-agency forums
• Share good practices, lessons learned and strengthen partners' capacity

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent in public health, epidemiology, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and management, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education or a related field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in health care, public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness
• Fluent English; knowledge of another UN official language or a local language is an asset
• Experience in developing country contexts, the UN system or international organisations, and country-level experience in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts are assets

Required skills

• Strong public health response and emergency readiness skills
• Ability to coordinate partners and stakeholders and manage donor relationships
• Excellent reporting and coordination skills

The post is full-time and on-site in Kampala. Candidates must pass reference, safeguarding and background checks, obtain medical clearance, and comply with any vaccination requirements set by UNICEF.