About UNICEF: Employment
Consultant for the Implementation of PMTCT and Paediatric HIV Care, Support and Treatment Programmes in the Context of Health Systems Strengthening
If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Consultant (SSA) to support the Implementation of PMTCT and Paediatric HIV Care, Support and Treatment Programmes in the Context of Health Systems Strengthening.
Purpose of post:
The purpose of this work is to document interactions between health systems strengthening efforts in the implementation of PMTCT and paediatric HIV CST services and to identify evidence-based best practices.
Please see Terms of Reference
Your profile:
• Postgraduate qualification in medicine, public health or epidemiology or social sciences or related field.
• Strong research and writing skills; research experience in the area of HIV/AIDS, preferably PMTCT and paediatric HIV care, support and treatment programs, as well as health systems
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of technical information
• Good knowledge and interest on PMTCT implementation and health systems
• Familiarity with PMTCT and paediatric HIV programmatic issues and health systems strengthening approaches
• Proficiency in English is essential, especially excellent written skills
If you have the experience of working in a similar capacity and want to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, send a detailed curriculum vitae in English, AND a duly completed United Nations Personal History form (available at www.unicef.org/employ) to: rekpini@unicef.org and nrhoads@unicef.org. Applications should be received by 27 November 2009. Only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted.
UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.
UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
