Health & Nutrition Specialist (P-3), TA, 364 days, #138749, Algiers
Organizational Context
UNICEF operates globally to protect children's rights and potential. In Algeria, it collaborates with the Ministry of Health and Mastercard Foundation on a 2025-2028 Community Health Workforce Programme. This initiative aims to enhance equitable access to primary health care by strengthening a skilled, sustainable community health workforce, improving health outcomes, and creating youth employment, particularly for women.
Job Purpose
The Health & Nutrition Specialist, under the supervision of the Chief, Health and Nutrition, will play a pivotal role in advancing UNICEF Algeria's health agenda. A primary focus (50% of time) will be on the UNICEF–Mastercard Foundation community health programme, specifically strengthening the community health workforce, enhancing health information systems, and optimizing data utilization, while managing the partnership with the Foundation. Additionally, the specialist will provide crucial technical support (30% of time) to the health, nutrition, and early childhood development response within the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf. The role also encompasses contributions to other vital components of the broader Health and Nutrition programme. This position is instrumental in expanding and professionalizing community health services, integrating community data into national platforms, and improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, aligning with the overall goal of equitable primary health care access and youth employment creation.
Responsibilities
The Health & Nutrition Specialist will be responsible for the strategic implementation and oversight of key health initiatives in Algeria. This includes leading the UNICEF–Mastercard Foundation community health programme, focusing on the expansion and professionalization of the community health workforce, and ensuring their effective upskilling. A critical responsibility involves strengthening health information systems and driving the integration and digitalization of community health data into national platforms to enhance data use for decision-making. The specialist will also manage the partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, ensuring programmatic alignment and effective resource utilization. Furthermore, the role entails providing comprehensive technical support for health, nutrition, and early childhood development interventions within the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, addressing the unique needs of vulnerable populations. The specialist will contribute to strengthening primary health care systems, fostering community engagement, and promoting social behaviour change initiatives. Additionally, they will support other components of the broader Health and Nutrition programme, ensuring a holistic approach to improving child health outcomes across Algeria.
Work Experience
No specific work experience requirements are detailed in the provided job description.
Skills
Community Health Workforce Development, Health Information Systems Management, Data Integration and Digitalization, Partnership Management, Technical Support (Health, Nutrition, ECD), Programme Implementation, Community Engagement, Social Behaviour Change, Primary Health Care Strengthening, Support for Vulnerable Populations, Strategic Planning