UNICEF is recruiting to fill the following positions in Sierra Leone:

1.) Senior Driver
2.) National Consultancy - CHW Programme Consultant
3.) International Consultancy - DMIS Feasibility Consultant
4.) National Consultancy - Child Health Consultant
5.) National Consultancy - Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting
6.) National Consultancy - Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration

 

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Senior Driver

Senior Driver, Freetown, Sierra Leone, #1167 - (for Sierra Leonean nationals only)

Job no: 575162

Position type: Fixed Term Appointment

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Administration, Transportation

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job - it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

For every child, a champion

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol, whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The Senior Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Summary of Key Functions/Accountabilities:

•  Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
•  Maintenance of assigned vehicle
•  Documentation of vehicle-related information eXU6CqT C0zl6U
•  Administrative Support

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - Senior Driver, GS-3, FT, #1167.pdf

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

Education: A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. For this position, a bachelor's degree from a recognized academic institution in a relevant field may replace two years of related work experience.

•  Work Experience: A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
•  Skills: Additional technical training in vehicle maintenance and repairs is an asset.
•  Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of local language is an asset.

Desirables:

•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of measures to include a more diverse workforce, such as paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

Remarks

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 10 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

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2.) National Consultancy - CHW Programme Consultant

National Consultancy - CHW Programme Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone, (Six Months) - for Sierra Leonean nationals only

Job no: 575166

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a champion

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to support primary health care and CHW programme hub in implementation of planned activities to build strong community health system with well institutionalized national community health worker program.

Specific Tasks:

•  Support DPHC/CHW hub in launching and dissemination of the revised Community Health Strategy and the national Community Health Program investment case.
•  Support the DPHC/CHW hub in the finalization and dissemination of the national CHW program sustainability plan.
•  Support in preparation and execution of national CHW program annual review and preparation of report
•  Support coordination meetings (TWGs) Community Health workers, Partners, programs at all levels quarterly (national) and monthly at district and PHU levels (selected districts)
•  Support in mapping, and gap analysis of national CHW and MSG workforce, mop up recruitment and training.
•  Support to conduct mop-up preservice training of CHWs to fill the gap created by attrition, absence of recruited individuals during the 2022 training.
•  Support in coordination and execution of continuous capacity building through mentoring and coaching (integrating linkages with MSG's and other community structures to complement the work of CHWs in selected districts.
•  Create a pool of competent national and district master trainers and mentors/coaches through competency-based training and follow up.
•  Support with monitoring of quality improvement using the iCCM/IMNCI guidelines and QI standards.
•  Support strengthening the CHW sensitive integrated supply chain with capacity building for quantification, prepacking, procurement, last mile distribution, and monitoring use and reporting through CHIS/DHIS2
•  Pre-packing and procurement of essential ICCM, nutrition and IPTp/IPTi commodities, job aids to equip CHWs to deliver the interventions.
•  Support in establishing linkages between CHWs and Mother support Groups or other community structures through training, supervision, and monitoring. eXU6KPi C0zl6U
•  Support the DPHC and selected districts to improve social accountability and community feedback mechanisms using the community scorecard involving CHWs and their supervising PHU.
•  Support with program monitoring (PMVs) and quality assurance monitoring visits.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

•  A first university degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Nutrition, Community Health and Health Management
•  Higher diploma in Community Health is an asset.
•  Advanced degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of five years of progressively years of progressively responsible field experience in child health with demonstrated skills in iCCM/IMNCI training, supervision, and mentoring.
•  Experience in national and regional coordination and management of Child health and CHW program
•  Experience in providing clinical services at primary health care facility level in the Sierra Leone's context.
•  Experience in health data collection, analysis, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
•  Experience in team working in culturally diverse contexts.
•  Familiarity with the UN system, including similar prior work in the UN system, is desirable.

Other required skills

•  Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including effective communication and people skills; ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders and to express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly in written and oral form.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - CHW Programme Consultant .pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 11 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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3.) International Consultancy - DMIS Feasibility Consultant

International Consultancy - DMIS Feasibility Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone, Four Months - for non-Sierra Leoneans only

Job no: 575167

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Social Policy

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, access

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to conduct a feasibility assessment of the development and implementation of Management Information System for the disability registration and disability card and its interoperability with other relevant systems (such as Health, education, social protection, CRVS) to improve the registration and management of data related to persons with disabilities.

The primary objectives of the feasibility study are to:

•  Assess the current data management related to disability registration process and benchmark with health, education and social protection MIS in Sierra Leone.
•  Identify the financial, technical, and operational requirements for developing and implementing a disability MIS in line with the current proposal for disability registration being piloted that will be interoperable with other MIS as relevant.
•  Provide possible options of institutional arrangement between MDAs for the development, implementation and interoperability of the DMIS in line with the draft PWDA and the current and reasonably expanded potential capacities of MDAs.
•  Provide recommendations on the design, implementation, and management of the MIS.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

•  An advanced university degree in Computer Sciences, Informatics or related field - or Bachelor's degree with a 6+ years of significant experiences in MIS development.

Technical Expertise:

•  Proven experience in designing and implementing Management Information Systems in social sector eXU6MtD C0zl6U
•  Knowledge of ICT infrastructure and systems in developing countries, experience in Sierra Leone or similar country context is a strong advantage but not required

2. Domain Knowledge:

•  Understanding of disability issues and registration processes.
•  Experience working with government and non-governmental organizations in similar contexts.

3. Analytical Skills:

•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•  Experience in conducting feasibility studies and developing strategic recommendations.

4. Communication Skills:

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Other required skills

•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - DMIS Feasibility International Consultancy.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 10 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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4.) National Consultancy - Child Health Consultant

National Consultancy - Child Health Consultant, Freetown, Sierra Leone (Six months) - for Sierra Leonean nationals only

Job no: 575165

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, health

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to assist the implementation of planned activities jointly with Child Health Program, MoH and Kenema District Health Management Team (DHMT) in their efforts to operationalise the CSAP, more specifically in the below areas.

•  Strengthening Child Survival governance and coordination at the national and district level to ensure the continuum of care to reduce the under-five mortality rate.
•  Strengthening the newly established National Child Health Programme (NCHP) under the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) Directorate

Specific Tasks:

•  Support in strengthening the child survival coordination mechanism (TWG-meetings) at national (quarterly) and Kenema (monthly) levels.
•  Support mop-up training of PHU workers on IMNCI/iCCM strategy.
•  Support for quarterly Integrated IMNCI/iCCM Supportive Supervision and Mentoring and capturing of assessment data presentation during TWG meetings.
•  Technical support for Monthly and quarterly monitoring of quality improvement activities in PHUs using the IMNCI / iCCM guidelines and WHO QI standards.
•  Support strengthening the PHU/CHW sensitive integrated supply chain with capacity building for quantification, prepacking, procurement, last mile distribution, and monitoring for rational use, and timely reporting through CHIS/DHIS2
•  Support Kenema DHMT in conducting quarterly CHC in-charges' evidence-based performance review and planning meeting.
•  Support with program (PMVs) and quality assurance monitoring visits
•  Prepare updates and briefs and participating in UNICEF and MoH regular coordination meeting.
•  Support with coordination for Donor visit to implementation sites in Kenema district. eXU6PMk C0zl6U
•  Support project visibility and Human-Interest material preparation in coordination with UNICEF Comms and MoH (NCHP, Kenema DHMT)
•  Support documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from the La Caixa-UNICEF project.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

•  A first university degree in Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition or Higher Diploma in Health/MNCH discipline
•  Advanced degree in Public Health is an added advantage.
•  A minimum of five years of progressively responsible field experience in MNCH/Child Health with demonstrated skills in iCCM/IMNCI, QoC training, supervision, and mentoring.
•  Experience in national and regional coordination and management of Child Health
•  Experience in providing clinical services at primary health care facility level in the Sierra Leone's context.
•  Experience in health data collection, analysis, assessment, monitoring, and evaluation.
•  Experience in team working in culturally diverse contexts.
•  Familiarity with the UN system, including similar prior work in the UN system, is desirable.

Other required skills

•  Excellent analytical and organizational skills, including effective communication and people skills; ability to communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders and to express ideas and concepts concisely and clearly in written and oral form.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - Child Health Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 03 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 11 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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5.) National Consultancy - Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting

National Consultancy - Design & Implementation of Framework for Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting, Logistics MIS & Establishment of Hub & Spoke Supply Model, Freetown, Sierra Leone, 140 days over 9 months (Home-Based) - for Sierra Leonean Nationals only

Job no: 575205

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, health

Please access UNICEF Sierra Leone information here and here

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of this consultancy is to design an implementation framework for medical oxygen demand forecasting, develop a logistics management information system, and establish a hub-and-spoke supply model for health facilities. This initiative is intended to ensure the adequate availability and efficient delivery of oxygen to all targeted facilities providing oxygen therapy nationwide, in alignment with the oxygen strategy.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be expected to undertake the following tasks:

•  Situational Analysis: Assess the current oxygen supply chain landscape, including existing forecasting methods, projected production capacity and demand, logistical arrangements, and infrastructure.
•  Development of Medical Oxygen Demand Forecasting Framework
•  Identify key indicators and data sources for accurate demand forecasting.
•  Develop or adapt locally or internationally available methodologies and tools for forecasting oxygen demand at various levels (Hospitals and PHU) in the country.
•  Develop oxygen supply chain reporting tools and provide a blueprint/guideline for integration with existing Logistics Management Information System (LMIS) and/or Health Management Information System (HMIS)
•  Design of Hub-and-Spoke Model
•  Identify potential hub locations based on criteria such as location of the PSA plants and oxygen production capacity, population density/catchment areas, oxygen demand, healthcare needs and logistical considerations. eXgpRLi C0zl6U
•  Develop the operational structure for the hub-and-spoke model including distribution network, transportation logistics, storage, and distribution schedules.
•  Create guidelines for the management and operation of the bub-and-spoke system including inventory management.
•  Capacity building: Provide training and capacity-building support to MOH, DHMT, Hospital and other health facility staff on the new forecasting framework and hub-and-spoke model.
•  Pilot Testing and Refinement: pilot the implementation of the forecasting framework in selected hospitals and PHUs and refine the approach and tools based on feedback and lessons learnt.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

•  A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Health Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences Public Health or any Field of Health or another relevant technical field.
•  Expertise in Public Health, Healthcare Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Biomedical Sciences particularly in the context of medical oxygen.
•  Proven experience in demand forecasting and development of supply chain models, especially in the health sector
•  Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - Medical Oxygen Forecasting Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 05 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 12 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

APPLY

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6.) National Consultancy - Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration

National Consultancy - Development of Oxygen Supportive Supervision SOPs and Tools and Integration into Existing Integrated Supportive Supervision (ISS) Tools (50 days over 9 months) - for Sierra Leonean nationals only - Homebased

Job no: 575204

Position type: Consultant

Location: Sierra Leone

Division/Equivalent: Dakar (WCAR), Senegal

School/Unit: Sierra Leone

Department/Office: Freetown, Sierra Leone

Categories: Health, Health and Nutrition

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

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The purpose of this consultancy is to evaluate current oxygen supervision practices (if any), develop detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and design supportive supervision tools to be incorporated into existing supervisory frameworks. The aim is to integrate oxygen supportive supervision with other supervisory activities, enabling efficient execution and improving the management, distribution, safe, and appropriate use of oxygen across healthcare facilities.

Scope of Work

The consultant will be required to:

•  Review Existing Frameworks:
•  Conduct a thorough review of existing oxygen management guidelines, SOPs, and supportive supervision tools currently in use.
•  Identify gaps and areas for improvement in current supervision practices related to management of oxygen, administration and monitoring devices, storage, distribution, and clinical use.
•  Develop Oxygen Support Supervision SOPs and Tools:
•  Draft comprehensive SOPs for oxygen supervision, outlining clear roles, responsibilities, procedures, and guidelines for supervisors at various level ensuring alignment with national policies and international best practices.
•  Ensure that the SOPs cover key areas such as oxygen storage, handling, maintenance, usage, and monitoring.
•  Ensure the SOPs are adaptable to different healthcare settings, including hospitals and Peripheral Health Units (PHUs)
•  Integration into Supportive Supervision Tools: eXgo1Ux C0zl6U
•  Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to integrate the newly developed oxygen support supervision SOPs into existing integrated Supportive Supervision Tools.
•  Ensure that the integrated tools are user-friendly and applicable at various levels of healthcare system or supervisory contexts in Sierra Leone.
•  Stakeholder Engagement and Validation:
•  Facilitate consultations and validation workshops with key stakeholders, including Ministry of Health representatives, health facility managers, and other relevant partners.
•  Incorporate feedback and finalize the SOPs and integrated tools.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

•  A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Public Health, Nursing, Biological Sciences or any field of health or another relevant technical field.
•  A minimum of five years of professional experience working within the Sierra Leone public sector health system.
•  Good knowledge and experience in using computer software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and corporate software packages.
•  Strong communication and report writing skills, with the ability to present complex findings in a clear and accessible manner.
•  Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset.
•  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.

If you would like to know more about this position, you are strongly encouraged to review the complete Job Description here: VA TOR - Medical Oxygen Supportive Supervision Consultant.pdf

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS).

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UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF's policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

Advertised: Sep 05 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

Application close: Sep 12 2024 Greenwich Standard Time

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