Health Specialist, NO-3, Temporary Position, 364 days, Mogadiscio, Somalia, #00136898

About this role

UNICEF is seeking a Health Specialist (NO-3) for a temporary 364-day position based in Mogadishu, Somalia. The role focuses on health project planning and management, with specific expertise required in areas such as malaria, child health, or health systems strengthening. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced university degree in a relevant technical field, including public health, epidemiology, or health policy. The position requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in the specified health domains. Fluency in English is mandatory. This temporary assignment aims to support UNICEF's health initiatives in the region, requiring a professional capable of managing complex health projects and contributing to systems strengthening efforts in a challenging operational environment.

Requirements at a glance

Min. experience

Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: health project planning and management, malaria, child health, or health systems strengthening.

Required degree

Advanced university degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, biostatistics, socio-medical, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.

Languages

English

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