Technical Specialist (MH/RHCS)

Position Summary:

The Technical Specialist will have the responsibility for health system strengthening and financing for the promotion, design, monitoring and evaluation, equitable access of RH commodity for all sectors, including supply management system. She/he will provide technical advice and support to RH/FP planners, policy makers, programme managers and service providers on national policies and programmes in the field of Reproductive Health. This will include conducting relevant research, analysis and training to improve knowledge sharing. The incumbent will contribute to an enhancement of national capacity to mobilize and obtain social and political support for national policies and programmes in the field of Reproductive Health.

The Technical Specialist post is located in the UNFPA Burundi office in Bujumbura. S/he reports to the Representative, who provides overall direction and supervision, and works in close collaboration with the Johannesburg sub-regional office and the Technical Division. The technical Specialist is part of a team and works in an integrated manner with the programme and operation staff. S/he will ensure technical and programmatic support, in accordance with the principles of result based management and good governance to reinforce the quality of the maternal health programme.

Requirements and Qualifications:

Education:

Advanced university degree in any of the following - public health, medicine, social sciences, pharmacy, business or other related fields. The degree must be directly related to the substantive area identified in the job description of the post. A course in logistics, essential drugs, health system strengthening and financing and MIS is a plus.

Knowledge and Experience:

7 years of increasing responsibilities in managing RH or health programmes with direct experience relating to supply management systems, of which at least five years national and/or international experience in advising on RH commodities, health systems and supply management

Extensive knowledge of supply management: forecasting, warehousing, distribution, transportation and logistics information systems.

General knowledge of the principles and operational aspects of integrated RH/MH care.

Familiarity with UN development programmes and working procedures, especially UNFPA policies and programming procedures, an asset.

Languages: Fluency in French. Good command of oral and written English is required.

Type of contract

Fixed Term Appointment

Level

P-4

Job Category

Sexual & Reproductive Health

Job ID

3204