International Health Data Consultant at the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: International Health Data Consultant

Job No: 572005
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Consultant
Level: Consultancy
Categories: Health

Scope of Work
Major Tasks to be accomplished during this consultancy include:

• Support the ongoing national and 36+1 state RMNCAH scorecard system down to facility level. This includes capacity building and mentoring support to planning officers towards institutionalizing this work.
• Support the PHC Leadership Challenge PHC system performance framework linked with the annual operational plans, the M&E Plan of the National Strategic Health Development Plan II and initiatives like the MSDAT. This includes work with the IVA to better understand state level performance.
• Support data quality and other aspects on data initiatives in the Health Section including the different accountability frameworks under the programme.
• Support the review of DHIS2 indicators/data elements and NHMIS report forms and registers including the extension of scorecard related products, such as with program score cards (e.g., Nutrition)
• Support the linkages between community scorecards or facility profiles and GIS based catchment population estimates and visualizations.
• Support Decentralized Digitalization of HIS and introduction of Automated data use apps.
• Support in building capacity of the HIS workforce

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Public Health or related technical field discipline is required.
• Prior experience in data analytics used for documenting programs in public health is required.
• At least eight years or more experience working in MNCAH programs and/or health projects. Prior experience with HSS programming is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality data and programmatic materials.
• Experience in writing for UN agencies (human interest stories, reports etc.) UNICEF specific experience will be a strong asset.
• Computer skills, including internet navigation and various office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required.

Application Closing Date
21st May, 2024. W. Central Africa Standard Time

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: