A summary of the key tasks that will be performed include:
• Liaise closely with UNHCR Health Coordinators to ensure a regular flow of public health data from country to regional level, according to a regular reporting calendar.
• Support UNHCR and its partners to implement existing UNHCR information management tools according to the context, and/or develop new data collection, analysis and reporting tools to support monitoring at regional level.
• Support UNHCR and its implementing partners in the analysis, interpretation, dissemination and use of public health data. This includes support to improve data timeliness, completeness and quality.
• Prepare regular statistical bulletins of public health data and share with decision makers at country, regional and HQ levels.
• Facilitate the use of data and information among stakeholders for program and policy decision making, awareness raising and advocacy.
• Liaise with national counterparts to ensure integration of refugee public health data into national health information and disease surveillance systems.
• Advise and support UNHCR and its partners to design and implement public health evaluations and special studies to complement routinely collected information.
• Ensure data security and confidentiality standards are met and maintained.
• Perform other duties commensurate with training and experience evolving from emerging needs and as assigned by the technical supervisor.
Qualification and Experience of Consultant:
At least 5 years relevant experience, Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or Public Health Information Management, Extensive knowledge of information systems and working with large datasets, Fluent in English. Knowledge of Arabic desirable.
How to apply:
Please send your application to: HQPHN@unhcr.org
