Migration Health Officer (Emergency Response) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : Migration Health Officer (Emergency Response)

Duty Station : IOM Libya in Tunis, Tunisia

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, Six months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 25 December 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

   Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, with direct supervision from the Migration Health Coordinator, the Migration Health Officer (Emergency Response) will be required to support the implementation of IOM Migration Health operations. The Migration Health Officer (Emergency Response) will be responsible and accountable for assisting and supporting the Migration Health Coordinator with oversight, coordination, implementation, and particularly quality control and quality assurance of IOM’s emergency health response.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the provision of direct oversight to the emergency health response including planning and implementation of project activities (human resources, medical equipment and supplies, health infrastructure, health information systems), direct supervision of health teams in all IOM-supported health facilities, outreach, and referral activities.
2. Contribute to the development and implementation of health projects in coordination with the Migration Health Coordinator and Programme Support Unit as necessary ensuring they are:
   • a) consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes and any relevant national policies and/or regional strategies.
   • b) coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migration health.
   • c) developed and implemented according to IOM’s project development procedures as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
3. Supervise and train staff and consultants to ensure quality control and quality assurance is mainstreamed in field-level coordination and implementation of planned activities, primarily in the provision of the Essential Package of Health Services (EPHS) including primary health care services, Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI), outreach health promotion activities, sexual and reproductive health services (antenatal care, postnatal care, maternity and prevention of sexually transmitted infections), and the strengthening of medical referral systems and coordination mechanisms.
4. Support in building capacity and supervision of implementing partners to ensure efficiency of the program.
5. Coordinate with other health technical officers to ensure the mainstreaming of specific interventions required under their respective technical thematic areas.
6. Plan and coordinate the Migration Health Division (MHD) Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan for disease outbreaks and disasters. This may include the establishment of disease-specific treatment facilities, management of the emergency medical transportation system and the recruitment and training of surge medical teams to lead the response.
7. Conduct field assessments and provide technical support on the overall monitoring and evaluation of health interventions, specifically developing tools aiming at increasing effectiveness, improving quality of care, and recommending detailed action plans for implementation.
8. Ensure proper reporting by all health facilities into IOM’s health information management system as well as national health information management systems such as the Early Warning Alert and Response System (EWARS)/national District Health Information Software (DHIS) 2 system and produce and analyse regular epidemiological reports and support project development in conjunction with the Migration Health Coordinator.
9. Liaise closely with IOM teams and other stakeholders providing Water Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter/ Non-Food Items, Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Displacement Tracking Matrix, and Camp Coordination and Camp Management/Site Management to ensure cross-cutting health issues and concerns are mainstreamed and addressed across relevant sectors.
10. Represent IOM at health and other sector-related meetings including thematic subgroups and technical working groups. Key counterparts will include, among others, the Ministry of Health, World Health Organization, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and national implementing partners.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Community or Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably at an international level, and involving migration health issues.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination, including staff supervision, design, and delivery of humanitarian health assistance in complex environments, including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions and resource mobilization.
• Programmatic field experience in a humanitarian and/or public health emergency is desirable.

Skills

• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies and donors.
• Familiarity with the health sector in the region and/or other similar resource-limited contexts is an advantage.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills (for example, through extensive experience in writing reports).
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php)

Required Competencies:

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• ourage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcoming

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.