Job ID: 35944
Practice Area - Job Family: Democratic Governance - HEALTH SECTOR
Vacancy End Date: (Midnight New York, USA) 04/04/2021
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Education & Work Experience: F-2-Year College Degree - 4 year(s) experience, G-Bachelor's Level Degree - 2 year(s) experience
Languages: English, Indonesian
Grade: SB2
Vacancy Type: Service Contract (SC)
Posting Type: External
Bureau: Asia & the Pacific
Contract Duration: 12 months
For Indonesian Nationality Only
Background
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Indonesia has a generally well performing immunization program but there remain important discrepancies within and between regions and according to UNICEF there is a persisting immunization gap of 1.9 M children under immunized1. Access to immunization and adequate coverage is a key element of the Universal Health Coverage which Indonesia is committed to attain by 2019. Central to the immunization program is the vaccine supply chain. Assessments of the vaccine Supply Chain Management in Indonesia reveal (among other issues):
These issues, in turn, cause delayed progress, limited impact (by constrained coverage and prolonged stock out), stalled new vaccine introduction and suboptimal immunization at population level.
Contextual factors negatively impacting the vaccine SCM in Indonesia (and immunization overall) include the decentralization of a complex health system, extreme geography imposing physical and logistical challenges for vaccine supplies and information flow and ‘people factors. The later can be loosely described as including human resources landscape in the immunization program (supply side) and a range of social determinants comprising varying degrees of community awareness and acceptance of immunization (based on level of education, belief systems, agency and socioeconomics).
Although it is playing a critical role, vaccine Supply Chain has received comparatively little investment. Pressed to meet its commitment to Universal Health Coverage by 2019, Indonesia is in urgent need of innovation to improve vaccine supply chain management.
A pilot project was initiated -with the support from UNDP- in two districts, Bogor and South Tangerang in West Java and Banten Provinces, respectively. The pilot project uses the Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network technology (eVIN) which transformed the vaccine supply chain in India and therefore looks supplies and storage temperature across the vaccine cold chain points. SMILE (eVIN) also helps track storage temperature of vaccines through SIM-enabled temperature loggers attached to the cold chain equipment. At the core of the project is a human resources development component supported by a defined supervision plan and a rigorous training regimen. The system provides an integrated solution to address widespread inequities in vaccine coverage by supporting state governments in overcoming constraints of infrastructure, monitoring and management information systems and human resources.
As of July 2018, the system has been set up in 54 Puskesmas (Community Health Care Centre) in the two Provinces. The project engages with stakeholders at all levels: Ministry of Health (MoH), Provincial Health Office (PHO) and District Health Office (DHO). Series of trainer training for cold chain handlers and immunization staff have been completed. Trainees equipped with handsets implement SMILE (eVIN) on a daily basis and the system is live since mid-July 2018. Specialized staff recruited by UNDP are constantly monitoring the implementation of the pilot. Cold chain data and vaccine stock (utilization) data is simultaneously updated in the SMILE (eVIN) application and uploaded on a cloud server which can then be viewed by program managers at district, province, and national level through online dashboards.
UNDP is scaling up the SMILE solution across 600 Community Health Centres in Indonesia in 2020 to improve the vaccine cold chain logistics system, as part of the GAVI Post Transition Engagement grants for the Government of Indonesia. As part of initial coverage, SMILE has already been piloted in 58 cold chain points in two Cities in two Provinces, West Java and Banten. Moving forward, UNDP has now been asked by the Govt. of Indonesia to expand SMILE implementation to further include 600 cold chain points in 9 additional provinces. The final intent is to expand the SMILE implementation to all cold chain in Indonesia in a phase wise rollout during 2020-2024.
Under the overall guidance of the Data Management Officer, the Project Support provides project support services to ensure high quality of work, ensures accurate, timely and properly recorded/documented service delivery
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Support the project team to ensure effective project planning and implementation focusing on achievement of the following results:
2. Support to the effective reporting on progress of project implementation
Implement the research and supporting supervisor in mobilization of field team to implement the research
3. Support strategic partnerships, communication and support to the implementation of resource mobilization
4.Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
5.The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that
Competencies
Description of Competency at Level Required
(For more comprehensive descriptions please see the competency inventory)
In this section list all core competencies as well as the most relevant technical/functional competencies the role will require along with the appropriate level. A Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through the following link: https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Level 2: Analyzes complex technical materials (including data) and makes concise, relevant recommendations
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
Level 2: Proactively identifies new opportunities and challenges
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Level 2: Takes ownership of responsibilities
Communication & Relationship Management
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity
Delivery
Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement
Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;
Technical/Functional Detailed list of competencies can be accessed through https://intranet.undp.org/unit/ohr/competency-framework/SitePages/Home.aspx
and hiring managers are encouraged to familiarize themselves for more information
Results Based Management
Ability to manage programmes and projects with a strategy aimed at improved performance and demonstrable results
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Execute & Learn: Perform defined tasks
Monitoring and Evaluation
Knowledge of methodologies, assessment tools, systems and apply practical experience in planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting and ability to apply to practical situations
Level 2: Execute & Learn: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Office Administration
Ability to manage day-to-day office activities (including but not limited to travel management, facilities and asset management, policy and procedures maintenance) to meet operational needs
Level 2: Execute & Learn:Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Collaboration and Partnership
Ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside (Programmes/projects) or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of UNDP
Level 2:Execute & Learn:Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Learning and Development
Knowledge of enterprise learning and development issues, concepts, and principles, and ability to apply them to enhance the fulfillment and performance of employees
Level 2: Technical Assistance: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Gender Issues and Analysis
Knowledge of gender issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis of projects from a gender perspective
Level 2: Technical Assistance: Performs defined tasks efficiently and deepens knowledge of area of work
Required Skills and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, economics, computer science and statistics, Master Degree with similar working experience is an advantage
Experience:
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia in both writing and speaking.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture.
Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally
encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
ATLAS Position Number is 00166316
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