UNV Jobs - 15009- Pharamist

Pharamist

Advertised on behalf of

UNV

Location :

Ikaram, Ondo State, NIGERIA

Type of Contract :

UNV

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2010

Application Deadline :

05-Mar-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

UNV

Duration of Initial Contract :

One year

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

One year

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development, and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UNV volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UNV volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UNV volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Health Coordinator the UNV volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Operational planning and Monitoring

Plans, manage, coordinate, and ensure effective running of the drug system in the health sector of the project

Provide technical backstopping for a smooth running of the e-drug management initiative of the project.

Organize and implement capacity building programmes for system development to ensure sustainability

Provide overall leadership for the various professional cadre at the primary health care facility in the area of supervision and monitoring of e-Health component of the project.

Carry out periodic (monthly or bi-monthly) auditing of the drug management system in the clinics and community (Village Health Workers)

Furthermore, UNV volunteers are encouraged to:
• Strengthening their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
• Getting acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflecting on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assisting with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UNV volunteers;
• Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encouraging relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/Expected Output:

Provision of quality health care delivery in the cluster will positively impact on the health and well-being of the people. Expectedly, this will reflect as improvement in the health statistics of the cluster as will be measured against the baseline findings earlier observed at the onset of the project.

• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during your assignment such as specific quantification of mobilized volunteers, activities, capacities.

Competencies

• Have quality research and data management experience;
• Proven ability to lead and motivate people and to have a proactive approach to ensure that systems and information flows are effective;
• A high level of initiative, creativity, and judgement;
• Excellent skills in computer packages (including Excel, Word, and Power Point);
• Must be able to function independently and to exercise discretion and judgment in sensitive and potentially controversial matters.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, be a team player and detail-oriented.
• Good computer and Internet skills.
• Possess a depth of knowledge in the management of common tropical ailments and diseases at the primary health care level

• Demonstrate ability to successfully manage emergency obstetrics care as well as other emergencies at primary care level

• Excellent writing and oral skills in English is a fundamental requirement. Fluency in the local language desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Postgraduate Degree in Pharmacy
• At least one year field experience in drug management system, preferably in a rural or peri-urban setting;