Vacancy: Programme Analyst – Reproductive Health Commodity Security: UNFPA

Location	Harare
Job Information	(SB5) VA-2013-03 (Conditions: Service Contract; Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe) Under the direct supervision of the Reproductive Health Programme Specialist, the incumbent will provide technical support to national institutions in strengthening reproductive health commodity security (RHCS).  S/he will work closely with the Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) and Ministry of Health and Child Welfare (MoHCW) and other organizations to strengthen RHCS, family planning method mix and access to and utilization of quality family planning services. Specific tasks and responsibilities The Programme Analyst will perform the following functions: -    In consultation with MOHCW, ZNFPC, NAC and other partners develop/implement practical approaches for strengthening reproductive health commodity security in the context of existing programmes on family planning, condom promotion, STI control, maternal health, cervical cancer prevention, HIV prevention, treatment and care -    Work closely with ZNFPC and MoHCW, in strengthening family planning method mix, particularly use of long acting methods (implants, IUCDs), and post-partum family planning. Ensure universal access to quality FP services and linkages/integration with maternal health and HIV prevention and treatment services -    Give technical assistance in the development/revision of training manuals, and other reference documents, on family planning/RHCS -    Work closely with the pharmacy department in the MoHCW and ZNFPC in supply chain management of RH medicines and commodities; strengthening Medicines Information System -    Provide technical assistance in forecasting, warehousing and distribution -    Participate in review of policies and strategies to promote innovative service delivery models to improve access and utilization of family planning services -    Actively participate in key RHCS fora and technical working groups; RHCS steering committee, PMTCT partnership forum, SRH and HIV linkages technical committee -    Collaborate with country office staff members and other partners to promote integrated approaches to improving reproductive health, particularly in the following areas: (i) improving access to contraceptives by unmarried young people; (ii) strengthening family planning method mix; (iii) condom programming (iv) exploring innovative and efficient FP delivery models in the community and hard to reach areas -    Collaborate with UN partners and other agencies involved in strengthening commodity security -    Regularly update the “Country Commodity Manager” database for the country office -    Carry out monitoring and donor reporting activities in accordance with set procedures as required. Assist in programme budget management including budget revisions, financial monitoring and submission of quarterly expenditure report -    Initiate and participate in the design, execution and analysis of RHCS related operations research and assists in the dissemination of research findings and promoting their utilization -    Provide technical assistance on monitoring and evaluation of family planning including MNH/RHCS, rationale drug use and continuous quality improvement Job Requirements The applicants should have a: -    Relevant health profession (medical/nursing/pharmacy) background -    Masters’ degree in public health, or equivalent -    At least 5 years demonstrable experience in reproductive health programme development, design, and implementation. Reproductive health commodity security and supply chain management experience -    Experience in working with international donor and the UN system is an asset -    Practical experience of Zimbabwe health service delivery -    Fluency in English and Shona or Ndebele -    Excellent writing, analysis and communication skills -    Appreciation of monitoring and evaluation concepts -    Excellent computer/information systems skills. Please send your CV and cover letter to: The UNFPA Representative, Ref: PA: Reproductive Health Commodity Security) Block 7, 1st Floor, Arundel Office Park Mt. Pleasant PO Box 4775 Harare Or by email to: mailzwe@unfpa.org Applicants are requested to also fill out and submit a Personal History Form (P11) available here or from the Operations Unit, UNFPA, Arundel Office Park, Mt. Pleasant, Harare along with their applications. Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status. UNFPA offers attractive compensation package commensurate with experience but reserves the right to appoint at the indicated or lower grade and to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Deadline: 29 March 2013 (12 noon) Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.