VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

E-Zone HRM Limited is a management consulting group providing one-stop solutions to clients who seek improved and sustainable profitability through the effective use of their people and resources. We specialize in delivering innovative and value-added services that promote revenue growth and cost containment.

E-Zone HRM Limited has a formal agreement with World Health Organization to provide outsourcing services under a third-party contract.

E-Zone HRM Limited is now accepting applications from Bangladeshi Nationals for the following vacancies under third party outsourcing contract modality:

Public Health Officer, MOHFW CC, Cox's Bazar

Duty Station: Cox’s Bazar

Contract Duration: 9 months (until 30 June 2024) (with possibility of extension)

Number of Vacancies: 1(One)

Contract Type: Special Agreement with E-Zone

Contract Start Date: 1 Oct 2023

Recipient: Line Director, Health and Gender Support at Cox's Bazar District (LD, HGS-CXB)

A. Background:

The  Health  Services  Division  (HSD)  of the  Ministry  of Health  and  Family Welfare (MoHFW) is implementing the "Health  and Gender Support in Cox's Bazar District (HGS-CXB)" OP to provide Health, Nutrition and Family Planning (HNP) services and Gender• Based Violence (GBV) including PSEA response services to the host community  as well as the Forcibly Displaces Myanmar Nationals (FDMNs) living in the Cox's Bazar district. As per the Project Appraisal  Document  (PAD)  of the World  Bank  as  well  as the  financing  agreement signed between  the  Government  and  the  World  Bank,  four  UN  agencies  (WHO,  UNFPA, UNICEF, and IOM) are implementing the Direct Project Aid (DPA) funded activities of the OPs.

There is separate agreement between MoHFW and each of the UN Agencies coordinating the roles of responsibilities  of the agencies.  As per the agreement  signed between  MoHFW  and WHO,    WHO  is  designated for  surveillance  and  coordination-related  activities.  There  is a provision for establishing a MOHFW Coordination Cell in Cox's Bazar comprising a group of Consultants  including  two  Field  Coordinators  under  the  HGS-CXB  OP.  To  implement the activity, WHO Bangladesh is providing technical assistance and recruitment support to hire the contractual staff for the MOHFW coordination team in Dhaka and Cox's Bazar.

B. Scope of work:

The Public Health  Officer  will be accountable to the Line Director (LD) of Health and Gender Support in Cox's Bazar District (LD, HGS-CXB) and the Head of the Sub• Office,  WHO-CXB.  The  Public  Health Officer will work under the  direct supervision  of the Coordinator, Cox's Bazar coordination cell and will perform the following functions:

1. The Public Health Officer  will be based in Cox's  Bazar to provide technical  support (performance   evaluation,   analysis,  report   generation,  presentation,   etc.)  to  Civil Surgeon and coordinate with multilateral  health agencies to ensure strengthened HNP and GBV interventions to the host community and FDMNs under HGS-CXB OP.
2. Maintain   liaison   with  the   Civil   Surgeon,   Deputy   Director   -   Family   Planning, Superintendent  of Sadar Hospital, UH&FPOs, UFPOs, HED, RRRC, IOM, UNFPA, UNICEF, WHO, and other stakeholders to ensure optimum achievement of HNP and GBV interventions under HGS- CXB OP.
3. Represent MOHFW in different sub-sector and working group meetings under HGS• CXB OP  and provide necessary recommendations.
4. Attend HNP and GBV service-related meetings under HGS-CXB OP  and update Civil surgeon/DDFP accordingly.
5. Provide technical  assistance to formulate training materials/guidelines/data collection tools and to carry out epidemiological needs for host communities as well as FDMNs under HGS-CXB OP.
6. Compile and analyze service data on program implementation indicators (e.g., health, family planning,  nutrition,  GBV, water,  and sanitation) to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports of HGS-CXB OP.
7. Provide necessary technical support for the arrangement of training/workshops  under HGS-CXB OP.
8. Coordinate  the  work  of  doctors,  nurses,  paramedics,  and  other  relevant  service providers  for optimum quality HNP and GBV service provision to host communities and FDMNs under HGS-CXB OP.
9. Provide  technical  assistance  to  the  Health  and  Family  Planning  Department,  and coordinate with DGHS and DGFP for planning, implementation, monitoring, and supervision focusing  on the  quality  of services,  commodity  securities,  performance gaps, and areas whereneeds further interventions.
10. Support relevant authorities to explore health hazards for both communicable and non-communicable diseases for the local population as well as FDMNs.
11. Perform  any other responsibilities/duties  assigned by the Coordinator,  MOHFW  CC, Civil Surgeon, CXB as well as by the LD, HGS-CXB, and HOSO-WSO-CXB.

C. Required Qualifications:

Education

Essential: MBBS with Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from any recognized University or Institution.
Desirable: MBBS with a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a major in Epidemiology or any relevant field would be an added advantage

Experience

Essential: At least five years of relevant working experience.
Desirable:  Experience in working with the Government/Development Partner agencies.

Skills:

• Computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint, etc;
• Ability to work in a team;
• Excellent Coordination, Communication and interpersonal, etc skills. 

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
• Producing Results

Languages:
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Bangla with Presentation skills.

D. Remuneration:

Monthly salary:  The Public Health Officer will get BDT 153,695 per month.

E. Administrative Issues:

The Public Health Officer will be responsible to pay all taxes as per government rules and regulations. E-Zone will make statutory deductions towards income tax as per government rules and regulations.

E-Zone is committed to a healthy & diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. E-Zone has a zero-tolerance policy on unlawful discriminatory practices and on any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected consultants will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Candidates with the required profile and proven experience, who meet these qualifications, are invited to submit their application in English clearly mentioning the Job Title along with a meaningful cover letter, updated CV, and recent PP size photograph by email to:
jobs.un2@e-zonebd.com

Last Date of Application: 22 September, 2023

Please mention the Applied Position Name on the subject line of your email

We regret that due to the large volume of applications normally received, applications cannot be acknowledged individually.
No phone calls, please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated according to the merit and with strict confidentiality

A written test/presentation using a computer and interview will be held only for qualifying candidates.