Health Specialist for the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP)

Job Posting Organization:
UNICEF, established in 1946, operates in over 190 countries and territories with a mission to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential. The organization is committed to promoting the rights of every child and offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development. UNICEF employs a large workforce dedicated to ensuring that the most disadvantaged children are prioritized in achieving sustainable development. The organization is known for its strong advocacy for children's rights and its commitment to equity, ensuring that every child has an equal opportunity to thrive.

Job Overview:
The Health Specialist for the Community Health Delivery Partnership (CHDP) at UNICEF plays a crucial role in transforming primary health care delivery to the world's most underserved communities. This position is integral to UNICEF's mission of advancing community-based primary health care and involves working closely with global health institutions, financing partners, and country teams. The role focuses on shaping policies and partnerships that directly influence health outcomes for millions of children and families. The Health Specialist will coordinate operations of the CHDP Secretariat, engage with partners and countries, and promote alignment across initiatives. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a platform that champions equity and supports countries in translating policy commitments into real improvements for communities. The Health Specialist will also ensure that country voices drive global action and that investments in health systems are strategic and rooted in community-level realities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Strengthen the Community Health Delivery Partnership as a global platform for community health with robust linkages to other technical and advocacy networks.
• Enhance and sustain country engagement to give visibility to country priorities and progress in institutionalizing community health.
• Ensure accessibility of country-specific community health data for strategic decision-making at global, regional, and country levels.
• Monitor and evaluate the functionality of the CHDP to inform its long-term vision and sustainability.
• Accomplish other assigned duties and responsibilities effectively, contributing to the overall success of the CHDP.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include a Master's degree or equivalent in Health Administration, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science, Global Health, or related fields. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years of professional work experience in community/primary health care, health planning, programming, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of health programs relevant to child survival and development. Strong advocacy and communication skills are essential, along with experience in partnership coordination and technical advisory roles.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in relevant fields such as Health Administration, Public Health, Epidemiology, Social Science, Global Health, or related disciplines. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of health systems and community health programming.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 8 years of professional work experience at national and/or international levels in community/primary health care, health planning, programming, and evaluation of health programs. Experience in managerial or technical expert positions in community health programming is highly desirable, particularly in development and humanitarian contexts.

Languages:
Fluent English is required for this position. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) or a local language is considered a desirable asset, enhancing communication and collaboration in diverse settings.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in New York and is part of UNICEF's commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. UNICEF offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. The organization emphasizes the importance of safeguarding children's rights and has a zero-tolerance policy for misconduct. Candidates must undergo rigorous background checks, and appointments are subject to medical clearance and compliance with vaccination requirements. UNICEF promotes mobility as a condition of international professional employment, and all staff may be called upon to support humanitarian responses.