Migration Health Officer 147 views0 applications

Position Title : Migration Health Officer

Duty Station : Banjul, Gambia

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 : 11 June 2020

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; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; Fiji; Gabon; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Papua New Guinea; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and in coordination with relevant Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS), Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator in West Africa and departments at Headquarters (HQ), the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination, implementation and overall supervision of the Country Office’s (CO) migration health programming.

Partly funded by the European Union Trust Fund (EUTF), s/he will supervise the work of IOM The Gambia’s Migration Health Unit (MHU) and ensure compliance with administrative and programmatic procedures in coordinating project activities, monitoring financial budgets, and communicating with implementing partners, the United Nations (UN) system and government focal points in The Gambia.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the CO’s Migration Health Unit (MHU), including the implementation of technical programming, monitoring financial expenditures and project budgets, the preparation of required reports, and the conduct of monitoring and evaluation activities.
2. Organize and supervise the migration health assessment process to fulfil the technicalrequirements of resettlement countries.
3. Contribute to the development and implementation of projects in new thematic areas,including Mental Health and Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS), health systems strengthening (HSS), health emergency preparation and response implementation and expansion.
4. Liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistanceauthorities regarding the planning and response measures of public health interventions.
5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with national Ministries of Health andthe World Health Organization (WHO).
6. Liaise with donors and other key partners (UN, state and non-state partners) and representIOM in fora dealing with migration health issues.
7. Supervise Migration Health staff, conduct performance appraisals using the IOM StaffEvaluation System (SES), identify training needs of staff, and develop and deliver various professional in-house training.
8. Identify opportunities for expanding migration health activities and programmes, including butnot limited to informing Gambia-based potential donors about IOM’s migration health work, responding to calls for proposals by drafting segments of project concept notes and proposals, and liaising with relevant technical working groups within the United Nations (UN) system and Ministry of Health to discuss identified project development opportunities.
9. Maintain the confidentiality and security of migration health data, and contribute to fraudprevention.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with seven years ofprofessional experience, or

• Vocational training or diploma in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization inInfectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or a related field is an asset.

Experience

• Working experience in the domain of medicine, four years of which is continuous clinicalexperience (either in clinical set-ups or immigration/resettlement medical examinations or health assessments);

• Experience on public health;

• Experience with team management/ supervision is required, preferably within the context ofimmigration/resettlement medical examinations;

• Experience in managing health assessment programmes of a significant size, management ofresources and personnel within migration health or public health projects;

• Experience in TB or other communicable disease control programmes among refugees andmigrants in an international organization, UN agency or hospital;

• Health sector working experience in Africa, especially in remote settings is an advantage;

• Experience in managing and implementing medical evacuations and escorts is an advantage;

• Experience in liaising with resettlement partners, international organizations, and healthservices providers is an advantage.

Skills

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas, particularly healthdealt with by the Organization;

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;

• Excellent computer skills, especially in MS Office applications such as MS Word, MS Excel,MS Access, Internet Explorer

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Wolof, Mandinka, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Notes

1 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 three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

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 action 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 potential. • Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.

• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

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

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency…

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 security clearances.

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