Public Health and Partnership Officer

Organizational Context

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. UNHCR works in over 130 countries, assisting millions of people each year.

Job Purpose

The Public Health and Partnership Officer will play a crucial role in strengthening UNHCR's public health initiatives and fostering strategic partnerships within Ethiopia. This position is vital for ensuring that the health needs of refugees and displaced populations are effectively addressed through integrated programming and collaborative efforts with national and international stakeholders. The officer will be instrumental in advocating for improved health outcomes, coordinating health-related activities, and mobilizing resources to support public health interventions. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying health challenges, developing innovative solutions, and ensuring that UNHCR's health strategies align with national health policies and global public health standards, ultimately contributing to the well-being and resilience of the populations served.

Responsibilities

The Public Health and Partnership Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring public health strategies and programs in line with UNHCR's mandate and global health standards. This includes assessing health needs, identifying gaps, and recommending interventions for refugees and displaced populations. The officer will lead the coordination of health-related activities with government ministries, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners, ensuring a cohesive and effective response. A key responsibility will be to foster and maintain strong partnerships with national health authorities and other stakeholders to advocate for the inclusion of refugees in national health systems and policies. The role involves managing health data, analyzing trends, and reporting on public health indicators to inform program planning and decision-making. Furthermore, the officer will contribute to resource mobilization efforts by identifying funding opportunities and supporting the development of proposals for health-related projects. They will also provide technical guidance and capacity building to UNHCR staff and implementing partners on public health issues. Ensuring adherence to public health best practices, including disease surveillance, prevention, and response, will be paramount. The officer will also play a role in emergency preparedness and response related to public health crises.

Work Experience

A minimum of two years of professional experience in public health, health program management, or a related area, preferably in humanitarian or development settings. Experience in partnership building and coordination is desirable.

Skills

Public health program management Health needs assessment Partnership building and coordination Data analysis and reporting Resource mobilization Technical guidance and capacity building Disease surveillance and response Emergency preparedness Advocacy Inter-agency coordination

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