__VACANCY NO: VA/FPA/85/2006 CLOSING DATE: 4 September 2006 TITLE: Reproductive Health Specialist CATEGORY: ICS-10 (A-3)* DUTY STATION: Dili, Timor L’este POST TYPE: Non-Rotational DURATION: One year initially ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and the Pacific Division __
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The UNFPA Timor-Leste seeks a Reproductive Health Specialist for the Maternal and Child Health Department of the Ministry of Health to provide appropriate technical guidance and support to the head of the department in the assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of all aspects of the Timor-Leste Reproductive Health Programme. S/he will dedicate majority of his/her time for capacity building of national MCH programme officers, including staff of the District Health Management Team and Hospitals, to ensure the technical quality of the program, achievement of program objectives and further expansion of the Reproductive Health Program.
Tasks
Under the Supervision of the UNFPA Representative for Timor-Leste the incumbent will work with his national counterparts at the Ministry of Health (MOH), Maternal and Child health department and undertake the following tasks:
- Provide technical support to the Mother and Child Health Department in management and budgeting the reproductive health related programme activities.
- Provide substantive advice and technical support in improving formulation and implementation of national policies and strategies to address reproductive health needs in the country.
- Provide technical support in developing guidelines and standards to straighten provision of reproductive health care in the country.
- Participate in capacity development of national health providers by providing technical support in coordinating training activities, revising national training curricula, materials and guidelines, and identify health providers’ training needs in the area of reproductive health.
- Participate in development BCC strategies and materials in the area of reproductive health
- Guide and build capacity of MCH Department in methods of assessment, monitoring and evaluation to ensure the achievements of RH programme objectives and identify opportunities and constraints in programme implementation.
- Prepare regular progress reports on execution of reproductive health activities.
- Undertake other tasks as necessary in the area Reproductive/maternal health as per request of the UNFPA Representative.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity, Cultural sensitivity/Valuing Diversity, Commitment to the organization and its mandate
- Performance Management, Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring
- Working in Teams
- Self Management/ Emotional Intelligence
- Communication
- Analytical and strategic thinking
- Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
- Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
- Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
- Results-based program development and management
- Innovation and marketing of new approaches
- Job knowledge/Technical expertise in ASRH and HIV prevention
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Medical Doctor with an MPH or Master in RH preferred.
- Minimum 5 years experience working in progressively responsible positions related to sexual and reproductive health in developing countries. Previous advisory experience preferred.
- Working knowledge in improving the formulation and implementation of public policies concerning youth and women’s sexuality and reproductive health.
- Experience in implementing and managing reproductive health programs at the national and district level in developing counties.
- Ability to conduct training needs assessments, preparation of training modules and organizations of training programs.
- Sound English and Portuguese/Tetum written and oral communication skills.
- Willingness to work in a hardship environment for a minimum of one year.
- Excellent proved capacity to work with National counterparts respecting cultural values and national context.
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive gross salary starting at US 76,218 and other benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must complete a United Nations Personal History form (). . You may send your application via e-mail to: . Please indicate post title and vacancy number.
Deadline for application: 4 September 2006
We will only be able to respond to those applicants in whom UNFPA has a further interest. Women and nationals from developing countries are encouraged to apply.
*This is a project-funded post. UNFPA reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower level and prior to the closing date.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process.
