Health and Nutrition Specialist Position with UNICEF in Algeria
Applicant criteria
- NationalityAlgeria
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job TypeFull time
- Job FieldsHealthcare Jobs
- Opportunity FieldNutrition, Sports and Health, Others
- Job locationAlgeria
- Deadline2026-10-28
Opportunity description
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is accepting applications for a Health & Nutrition Specialist position in Algiers, Algeria, under a 364-day temporary appointment at the international professional P-3 level.
The position is part of UNICEF’s efforts to strengthen primary healthcare services, improve the health of children and mothers, and support vulnerable populations, including migrants, refugees, and communities living in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf.
The specialist will contribute to the implementation of the 2025–2028 Community Health Workforce Program, carried out by UNICEF in Algeria in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Mastercard Foundation. The program is part of a broader African initiative covering 13 countries and aims to strengthen the health workforce and expand employment opportunities for young people, particularly women.
The role focuses on developing community health programs, strengthening health information systems, supporting humanitarian and health responses in the Tindouf camps, and contributing to programs related to nutrition, immunization, school health, and health emergency preparedness.
Benefits
A 364-day temporary appointment with UNICEF.
Employment at the international professional P-3 level.
Salary and employment benefits in accordance with UNICEF’s applicable employment framework; the vacancy announcement does not specify a fixed salary amount.
Access to paid parental leave and other employment benefits in accordance with applicable policies.
Support with work visa arrangements for international staff, subject to appointment requirements.
Opportunity to work with government institutions, international organizations, and the Mastercard Foundation.
Gain experience in international health and humanitarian program management.
Contribute to the development of community health programs and improved healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
Duties & responsibilities
Contribute to the planning, development, and implementation of health, nutrition, and primary healthcare programs.
Provide technical support for the implementation of the Community Health Workforce Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation.
Support the training and professional development of community health workers.
Strengthen health information systems and support the integration of community-level data into national platforms.
Analyze health data and use findings to improve planning and decision-making.
Provide technical support for health, nutrition, and early childhood development programs in the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf.
Contribute to the development of immunization, school health, and maternal and child health services.
Support health emergency preparedness and response and strengthen the resilience of health systems.
Monitor program implementation, evaluate results, and prepare technical and donor reports.
Coordinate with government institutions, international organizations, donors, and local partners.
Contribute to resource mobilization and partnership development to support health programs.
Strengthen institutional knowledge, promote knowledge sharing, and build the capacities of partners and health-sector professionals.
Eligibility criteria
Hold an advanced university degree in public health, child development, water and sanitation, public administration, social policy, social development, community development, or a related field.
Have at least 5 years of professional experience at the national and international levels in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of technical cooperation programs related to health and nutrition.
Have professional experience in a managerial position or technical expert role related to child health and development, healthcare, or nutrition.
Have experience working in developing countries, as well as knowledge of or experience in emergency response.
Demonstrate experience in health systems strengthening, primary healthcare, maternal and child health, immunization, or health emergency preparedness and response.
Have experience with community health programs and health information systems, such as DHIS2 and health workforce registries, as well as using data to support decision-making.
Be fluent in both English and French.
Demonstrate strong skills in adaptability, managing challenges, emergency preparedness, and strengthening health systems.