Senior Public Health Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The job is posted by UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which was established in 195

• The organization is dedicated to protecting the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced persons worldwide. UNHCR operates in over 130 countries and has a workforce of more than 18,000 staff members. Its mission is to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another state, and to return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or resettle in a third country. UNHCR's work is guided by the principles of international protection, and it aims to safeguard the rights of refugees and displaced persons, providing them with the necessary support and assistance to rebuild their lives.

Job Overview:
The Senior Public Health Associate plays a crucial role within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that UNHCR's public health programs adhere to both UNHCR and global health standards. This position is vital for minimizing avoidable morbidity and mortality among forcibly displaced and stateless individuals, contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The incumbent will oversee various public health programs, including primary and secondary health care, sexual and reproductive health, nutrition, and mental health support. The role involves providing guidance to partners on UNHCR's public health responses and advancing the concepts outlined in UNHCR's Global Public Health Strategy. The Senior Public Health Associate will also work towards integrating refugees into national health systems and programs, ensuring that their health needs are met effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Senior Public Health Associate will support the implementation of public health programs in collaboration with partners and health authorities, ensuring a coordinated approach. Key responsibilities include contributing to public health programming that enhances refugee access to national health systems, participating in emergency responses to refugee influxes and disease outbreaks, and gathering information for assessments to identify health needs. The incumbent will work closely with various units in program planning and monitoring, ensuring intersectoral collaboration throughout the program cycle. Additionally, the role involves implementing UNHCR Health Information System tools, supporting capacity strengthening of partners, and managing risks related to public health objectives. For country operations, the associate will support emergency preparedness and response planning, ensure compliance with health standards, and facilitate community engagement in health programming. For regional bureaux, the role includes coordinating public health programs across regions and documenting best practices for dissemination.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of four years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or two years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Essential qualifications include experience in public health programming, understanding of health systems, and proficiency in data collection and analysis. Desirable qualifications include experience in public health emergency preparedness, humanitarian settings, stakeholder engagement, health information systems, and the provision of quality-assured medicines and medical supplies. Functional skills required for this position include project monitoring and evaluation, public health epidemiology, and community health data collection and analysis.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a High School Diploma as a minimum, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher being advantageous. Relevant fields of education include Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, and Epidemiology. Certifications in these areas are also beneficial, particularly those related to public health and epidemiology.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of four years of relevant experience for candidates with a High School Diploma, or two years of relevant experience for those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Experience in public health programming, emergency preparedness, and humanitarian settings is essential. The candidate should also have experience in coordination and stakeholder engagement to achieve public health goals, as well as familiarity with health information systems and the provision of medical supplies.

Languages:
Knowledge of English is mandatory, along with proficiency in the UN working language of the duty station if it is not English. For General Service jobs, knowledge of English and/or the UN working language is required. Local language proficiency is also beneficial for National Professional jobs.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a General Service role at the GS7 grade level. It is a regular assignment with a target start date of January 1, 202

• The position is located in Port Sudan, which is classified as an E duty station due to its challenging living conditions. The role is non-family with residential location, and the incumbent may receive danger pay due to the hardship level. The climate in Port Sudan is characterized by hot desert conditions, and the living environment requires adaptability to local conditions, including limited access to certain amenities and services.