Chief Health (P-4), FT, #64103, Rep of Uzbekistan, Tashkent - Uzbekistan

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For every child, the right to Health

UNICEF Country Office in Uzbekistan embraces diversity…

We deliver more…

We innovate more…

We celebrate more…

We are resilient… we make sure that no child is left behind.

So, are you thinking about applying to Uzbekistan? We promise you an experience of a lifetime.

Country Typology:

Country Income Level: Uzbekistan is a Lower-Middle Income country.

Duty Station: Tashkent is a “B”, family, and non-emergency duty station.

Office Size: 70 staff – a melting pot of different professions, nationalities, races and religion

Approved CPD Budget: US$ 110 million

Schooling: 2 international schools, many offering the IB programme

Brief country context:

Uzbekistan is a lower-middle income country nestled in Central Asia. Geographically, it is one of the only two double land-locked countries in the world. Its geo-political location provides an important opportunity for Uzbekistan to play a critical role in the development of the region. With a population of over 38 million, several development indicators show a positive trend. The country has adopted ambitious development plans which focus on legislative, economic, and social reforms aimed at developing human capital and economic prosperity.

With contributions from the Vision2030 Fund or restitution funds, International Financial Organizations, and government and private sector donors, the office is vigorously scaling up its efforts to transform the lives of children across the nation. This dynamic environment is ripe for a passionate and experienced leader to join the team.

How can you make a difference?

The Chief of Health position in Uzbekistan requires a consummate health professional with proven hands-on project management skills, in-depth knowledge of health systems approaches, proven experience of resource mobilization, monitoring and reporting in particular with International Financial Institutions, Development Assistance Organizations and other funding mechanisms. The aspiring candidate must have a proven successful record of implementing large and complex joint UN programmes.  It is expected that the candidate possesses a vast network of health program professionals including academia who could be relied upon to provide the much-needed technical support to the country.

The Chief Health is responsible for managing and supervising all stages of health programs/projects as articulated in the Country Program Document and ongoing VISION 2030 UN Joint programs. The vision for change in health is that, by 2030 caregivers, children and adolescents, especially adolescent girls, access and utilize equitable, gender responsive quality services delivered through a strengthened and integrated primary health care system. These include neonatal, child and adolescent health, nutrition, and development interventions. The ambition of this pillar reaches beyond improving child survival through ending preventable deaths of young children to attain the growth and developmental potential and well-being of all children and adolescents. This area of work also integrates climate resilient WASH, health security, emergency preparedness and response.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here:  Chief Health JD Level 4.doc

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

• Minimum requirements

• • 1. 1. Education: Master or equivalent (Advanced University Degree) in Public Health, Pediatric Health, Global Health, Environmental Health, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Socio-medical and any other related fields.
       2. Work Experience: At least 8 years of relevant work experience in Health and Nutrition, Maternal Care, Neonatal Care, Adolescent Health, Emergency Preparedness, Primary Care, System Strengthening. and any other related fields.
       3. Skills: Health Policy, Health Research, Program Management, Resource Mobilization, Monitoring Evaluation, Advocacy.
       4. Language Requirements : English - Proficient/Fluent

• Desirables
  
  1. 1. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language
     2. Middle Income Country, Joint Programs, UN Experience
     3. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships
(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
(3) Drive to achieve results for impact
(4) Innovates and embraces change
(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity
(6) Thinks and acts strategically
(7) Works collaboratively with others
(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

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Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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Advertised: 19 May 2026 West Asia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Jun 2026 West Asia Standard Time

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