About the Role
UNICEF is seeking a dedicated Health Officer (Polio) to contribute to achieving critical health outcomes for children and women in Nigeria. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting the implementation of immunization strengthening programmes, polio eradication initiatives, and maternal and child health systems at federal, state, and local government levels.
Key Responsibilities- Provide technical and operational support for health programme development, planning, and implementation
- Manage polio eradication programmes and operationalize immunization strengthening initiatives
- Support zero-dose reduction and maternal and neonatal health care planning
- Monitor disease outbreaks and coordinate response planning and operationalization
- Conduct results-based planning and progress monitoring across health programmes
- Build partnerships and networks with government agencies and stakeholders
- Drive innovation and knowledge management in health programme delivery
- Provide capacity building support to programme teams and partners
- Bachelor's degree in public health, nutrition, pediatric health, family health, epidemiology, health policy, biostatistics, or related field
- Minimum two years professional experience in public health planning, maternal and neonatal health, or health emergency preparedness
- Demonstrated expertise in immunization programme management and polio eradication
- Strong partnership and stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English (additional UN languages or local languages are advantageous)
- Prior experience with UN agencies or work in development and humanitarian contexts preferred