UNICEF has an opening for a Health Specialist, Health and Immunization Financing to be based at the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA). The position holder will provide technical assistance to the countries of South Asian and the East Asia and the Pacific region (EAPRO). Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Regional Health Adviser, the Health Specialist is responsible for the strategic and operational guidance, and technical support in the areas of health financing, including immunization financing. This includes support to managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on health expenditures and financing for maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health, with a focus on immunization.
Some of the key qualifications and experience requirements are as follows:
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An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in health economics or in Public Health with a focus on health economics or health financing, or an advanced degree in economics or financing with a focus on Health Systems Strengthening and/or other related field.
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A minimum of eight years of relevant professional experience in health economics analysis and Public Financial Management in Health.
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Experience working in a developing country preferably in Asia is considered as an asset.
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Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.
The deadline for applications is August 26, 2022 Nepal Standard Time.
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