Country: Uganda
Closing date: 06 Jun 2018
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Under the supervision of the Health Specialist MNH and Child health, MoH (UNEPI and RH divisions, the consultant will support strengthening the capacities in UNEPI and districts for strengthened immunization services and application of RED/REC for RMNCAH in urban settings.
Background
The recently released UDHS 2016 results show slow progress in achieving the Uganda’s Maternal mortality and neonatal mortality reduction, children’s immunization coverage and nutrition. Further analysis of this data using EQUIST unveils significant disparities between districts. More urban and larger towns in Uganda register the highest numbers of poor outcomes for both children and mothers. Refugee hosting district also register higher mortality numbers than other districts within the same region. The 2016 Equity assessment identified 40 districts - (including KCCA) in Uganda with significant immunization inequities contributing to 53 per cent of under-immunized children. The finding of this assessment points to the broader issues in accessing RMNCAH services which needs close follow up and long term solutions.
As part of the UNICEF Uganda mid-term review discussions, it was noted that there is need for further review/analysis of the key drivers, bottlenecks and ideal versus current platforms for RMNCAH services in urban and refugee hosting districts and significant need to support the micro-planning for RMNCAH at district and health facility level. In this context, UNICEF Uganda plans to support MOH with technical assistance.
Key Tasks:
Support to strengthening the capacities in UNEPI and districts for strengthened immunization services:
Facilitate the analysis of the EPI data/information for the districts with immunization inequities, support the reviews and follow up on the action points for addressing the key bottlenecks.
Conduct orientation of MOH and key DPs on RED/REC strategy for RMNCAH.
- RMNCAH in urban settings
Facilitate implementation of the model in Kampala and Wakiso districts.
3. RMNCAH in Humanitarian settings
Support to the planning, implementation and review of the high impact service delivery models for RMNCAH in refugee settings/refugee hosting districts.
- Support to RMNCAH unit in preparation for MTR process:
- Support RMNCAH unit in drafting situation analysis and provide inputs to RMNCAH strategic note for UNICEF Uganda mid-term review
Specific inputs to the CSD strategic note as guided by Chief CSD
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Knowledge and previous working experience with UNICEF/GoU EPI programme is an asset
For every Child, you demonstrate…
Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
For every Child, you demonstrate…
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
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Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
How to apply:
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=513348