Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Bangladesh
Closing date:
25 Oct 2017If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
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Purpose of Assignment:
The purpose of the assignment is to support districts to strengthen the monitoring and support District Health Managers implementing DEPB following GAC workplan. The incumbents will carry out the following activities in UNICEF supported selected districts (Shirajganj, Jamalpur, Moulavibazar, Patuakhali and Rangamati).
Overall:Provide technical support to establishing/strengthening linkages and coordination/collaboration between health system, local government, community and other partners.Support and facilitate GO and partner NGOs to increase utilization of quality RMNCH services at the facility, outreach and household levelEnsure timely fund request and liquidation for the districtField monitoring of all district to ensure proper implementation of RMNCH activities including spot checking.Use information to monitor and analyse impact of local level funding, update planning and targets and inform national strategiesPreparation and dissemination of technical reports, DEPB for GAC, bulletins, and other publications, including web portal and release of information
DGHS/Facility levelSupport smooth and timely implementation of planned activities for increasing capacity of GO-NGO providers. This includes planning/supporting/conducting planned activities/orientationSupport implementation of identified modalities for Planning and implementation based on DEPB and GAC workplanProvide technical support to district, upazila and union health managers and service providers to improve quality of MNCH services through timely, planning, monitoring, timely procurement-supply-distribution of logistics, equipment and drugs. It includes monitoring of SCANU, NSU, EmONC services in the facilities.Orient, Facilitate and monitor the QI activities as per EMEN standardArrange/facilitate review meeting with the Civil Surgeons and UH&FPOs, UNFPA and other partners quarterly.Participate in collection, analysis, interpretation and dissemination of health information from routine HMIS/MIS-DGFP, surveys, surveillance and diverse contextual information sources monthly as per guideline.Support and monitor the notification, reporting, data collection and analysis of MPDSR
NGO/Community levelSupport partner NGOs to carry out planned activities in coordination with Zonal Health officer, Zonal C4D officer and BCO colleagues.Support and strengthen linkage with local governmentSupervise and monitor quality and timely implementation of NGO activitiesOthersOverall quality assurance of programme as per UNICEF guidelineCoordinate and collaborate with UNFPA divisional health team, NGOs and other partners for joint implementation of GAC projectCoordinate regularly with Zonal office, BCO team for guidance, support and feedbackEnsure effective and efficient use of GAC budget support at local levelParticipate in various programme meeting and activities as suggestedPrepare regular monthly plans and reports including other reports as required by zonal office and BCOSupport and monitor financial activities on time which includes supporting GOB and NGOs for preparing feasible activity plans, budget, tracking fund disbursement and expenditure, following up on timely disbursement of SOE as per HACT.Assignment Tasks:
Orientation of health managers, service providers on GAC projectSupport development of project plan/DEPB in coordination with GOB, UNFPA and NGOMonitoring of implementation and reporting on progress. Review the plan for 2017-18.Process fund request and online documentation every month.Ensure online documentation and web-based reportingSupport and monitoring of MPDSR project through timely training, death reporting analysis, organizing quarterly MPDSR sub-committee meetingOrient, Facilitate and monitor the QI activities as per EMEN standardExpected Deliverables
End production/ deliverableHealth managers and service providers are well aware about the new projectProject implementation plan is developed and ready for implementation in line with National guidelineMonthly progress report and action taken based on report: 10 reportQuarterly fund request has been processed and liquidated timely: 4 FACE form and liquidationUpdated online HMIS for maternal and neonatal health indicatorsReview existing MIS data key variables on maternal, neonatal and child health and feedback provided to counterpartsOn the job training to field staff on MPDSRQuarterly action plan available to address causes of MPDSR data analysisQuarterly MPDSR sub-committee meeting held (4 meeting minutes available)Monthly QI report availableMonthly QI action plan available and monitoredMonthly QI committee meeting held (meeting minutes available)Qualifications of Successful Candidate
Qualifications or Specialized knowledge and work experience required for the assignment:
The incumbents should:
Have MBBS degree with preferably MPHAt least 3 years working experience in health-related project, LLP and DEPB with GOB and NGOsPreference will be for expertise and knowledge on EmONC, Essential newborn care, SCANU & NSU, QI and MPDSRExperience of working at community level and participatory approach is desirableWell versed in computer programme and well oriented in DHIS2Experience of performing M&E functions in a maternal, newborn and child health programme will be an added advantageReady to travel at least 60% of the time
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Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above (including travel and daily subsistence allowance, if applicable). Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.
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How to apply:UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=508129