Health Specialist, NO-3

Job Vacancy at UNICEF, Zanzibar — October 2026 UNICEF is inviting applications for the position ofHealth Specialist, NO-3, based inZanzibar, Tanzania. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children’s rights, support their survival and development, and help children reach their full potential. Job Details :Health Specialist, NO-3 No.:596141 Contract Type:Fixed Term Appointment Duty Station:Zanzibar Country:United Republic of Tanzania Category:Health Job Type:Full-time Advertised:7 October 2026 Application Deadline:14 October 2026 Job Summary The Health Specialist reports to theChief, Zanzibar Office, with specific technical guidance from theChief of Health Section. The position supports the development and preparation of UNICEF’s health programme and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on programme progress within a designated area of the health programme. This may include areas such as: Gender Maternal health Neonatal health Child survival and development Health systems strengthening Health emergencies and humanitarian preparedness The Health Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programme cycle to achieve concrete and sustainable results in line with UNICEF’s plans, allocations, results-based management approaches, Strategic Plans, performance standards and accountability framework. Key Functions and Responsibilities The position has five main areas of responsibility: 1. Programme Development and Planning Support health programme development and planning. Contribute to preparation of health programme activities and strategies. 2. Programme Management, Monitoring and Results Manage and monitor programme implementation. Track programme progress and delivery of results. Evaluate programme performance and prepare reports. 3. Technical and Operational Support Provide technical guidance and operational support during programme implementation. Support implementation of health interventions and achievement of planned results. 4. Networking and Partnership Building Develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders. Support collaboration with government and development partners. 5. Innovation, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building Support innovation and knowledge management. Contribute to capacity-building activities. Promote learning and effective programme practices. Minimum Requirements Education Applicants must have aMaster’s degree or equivalent advanced university degreein one of the following or a related field: Public Health Environmental Science/Health Nutrition Pediatrics Global Health Health Policy Other related fields Work Experience At least5 years of relevant professional experiencein areas such as: Public Health/Nutrition Planning and Management Maternal and Neonatal Health Care Health Emergency/Humanitarian Preparedness Required Skills Candidates should have expertise in: Public health/nutrition planning and management Maternal and neonatal healthcare Health emergency/humanitarian preparedness Primary healthcare programming Language English:Proficient/Fluent Desirable Qualifications The following would be an advantage: Knowledge of another official UN language:Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish. Previous experience with a UN system agency or organization. Relevant country-level experience, particularly in development, fragile settings or humanitarian contexts. UNICEF Core Values Candidates are expected to demonstrate UNICEF’s core values of: Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability Sustainability UNICEF Competencies The position requires the ability to: Build and maintain partnerships. Demonstrate self-awareness and ethical awareness. Drive achievement of results for impact. Innovate and embrace change. Manage ambiguity and complexity. Think and act strategically. Work collaboratively with others. Nurture, lead and manage people. Additional Information UNICEF encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, disability or other protected characteristics. For this position,eligible and suitable national candidates from Tanzania are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are selected for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up the UNICEF assignment. All selected candidates are subject to appropriatereference, safeguarding and background verification checks, including verification of academic credentials and employment history. UNICEF also states that itdoes not charge any processing feeat any stage of recruitment, selection or hiring and will not request applicants’ bank account information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Application Deadline 14 October 2026 — East Africa Standard Time How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through theofficial UNICEF Careers platformbefore the stated deadline. CLICK HERE TO APPLY