Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 02 Apr 2019
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.
And we never give up.
How can you make a difference?
The temporary position will support the Ministry of Health and Welfare in the design and implementation of the health management information system. The HMIS program in the MoHFW receives primary support from UNICEF for capacity building and innovations. It will enable UNICEF to deliver on critical results in health systems strengthening, data driven programming and continuum of care. It will enable the creation of the database for Agamir Sishu, whereby health serves as entry point. The incumbent will work under the guidance of the Chief of Health and under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist (Health Systems Strengthening (L4)). S/he will work in close collaboration with EPI specialist and MNCAH sub-unit and with the Nutrition section on NIS.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
1. Provide continuous support of existing system through system development of eHMIS initiatives like DHIS2, RMNCH Scorecard, eLMIS and technical support to MoH&FW and its entities
2. Technical assistance to develop innovative software and applications on eHMIS
3. Provide support for capacity building on eHMIS and for the staff members of MoH&FW (DGHS and DGFP) at all levels;
4. Assist in the delivery of results on eHMIS within the framework of Health System Strengthening (HSS)
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Education:A University degree in computer science, software engineering, information technology management, public health or related social science field is required.
Experience:
Technical Competencies: Certification and/or proven experience in software engineering and programming related to e-HMIS and eHealth.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are….
Core Values:
Core competencies:
Functional Competencies:
View our competency framework at
http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
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=520650