Programme Specialist (Health System Strengthening)

Core responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day implementation of in-country PHIT activities, ensuring alignment with regional frameworks, standards, and timelines, as well as national health strategies.
• Provide technical guidance to Ministry of Health and PMU on PHC, service delivery models, digital health and health workforce development.
• Actively monitor programme implementation on the ground through field visits and exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks, and take timely decisions.
• Serve as UNICEF's primary in-country focal point for PHIT activities, maintaining effective relationships with government counterparts, UN system partners, and other stakeholders.

This role strengthens health systems in Pacific Island countries through enhanced health workforce capacity, expanded digital health innovations, and improved service delivery, ultimately improving children's health outcomes and rights.

Required qualifications:

• Advanced university degree in public health, health policy, health systems, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in health system strengthening, public health programming, or related areas.
• Experience working with government health systems, digital health innovations, and health workforce development.
• Strong skills in monitoring and evaluation, financial planning, and partnership coordination.

UNICEF offers diverse opportunities for professional and personal development, a sense of purpose while serving children and communities worldwide, and an attractive compensation and benefits package. The organization welcomes everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.