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For every child, health
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Purpose of the Job:
Under the general guidance of the Principal Advisor Health/Chief of Health Section, the Health Specialist (Waste Management) is accountable for providing technical support for the implementation of the Health Care Medical Waste Management Plan (HCWMP) and Infection Prevention and Control Plan (IPCP) under the Environmental and Social Management Frameworks (ESMF) of World Bank Funded projects, safe immunization waste disposal under covid 19 delivery support funding from Gavi and other projects requiring such support. This includes technical support and managing (a) establishment and update of HCWMP and IPCP; (b) implementation of the HCWMP and IPCP; (c) regular monitoring and reporting of HCWMP and IPCP compliance; d) HCWMP and IPCP knowledge management and capacity building of project partners, contractors, and local suppliers. This encompasses both direct programmes work with civil society partners, contractors as well as coordination with and support to UNICEF teams working on health, nutrition, water, and sanitation.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
Preparation/update of HCWMP and IPCP Support the Implementation of the HCWMP and IPCP Waste Management project monitoring. HCWMP and IPCP Knowledge Management, Capacity Building and TrainingIf you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: [JD/TOR Health Specialist (Medical Waste Management)]
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Minimum requirements:
An advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in Environmental Health, Public Health or Environmental Studies or relevant similar field is required. Eight (8) years technical experience in the design, implementation and preferably monitoring of medical waste and management plans. Experience in designing and delivering training programs in medical waste management, IPC or similar areas. Experience working in a similar role as an Environmental Health Specialist will be an advantage. Good writing and communication skills, including public speaking and presentations is preferred. Experience working with UNICEF, or another UN agency, is an asset. Familiarity with emergency response processes and procedures is an asset. Experience in Afghanistan is an asset. Willingness to extensively travel to provinces in Afghanistan. Fluency in English is required.Desirables:
Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.For every Child, you demonstrate...
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.
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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.
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. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. 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.
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
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.
Eligible staff members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions in a duty station designated as L2/L3, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements, subject to approval by their Head of Office. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.
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