IOM Chief Migration Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and in coordination with the Regional Migration Health Specialist for the region the Chief Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes (HAP)) will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Health Assessment and other health programmes.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Health Assessment Portfolio

Organize and supervise the migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:

• Medical examinations;

• Imaging;

• Laboratory testing;

• Vaccinations;

• Tuberculosis (TB) management;

• Treatment and referrals;

• Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;

• Documentation, certification, and information transmission; and,

• Other technical areas as may be required.

Ensure that the regulatory government authorities are informed about IOM’s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.

Establish and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures and ensure high level of integrity at all stages of HAP process, including client information and appointment system, payment, registration, pre- and post-test counselling, examination, testing, treatment and referrals, submission of health assessment results, pre-departure, and other procedures. Establish and maintain a system, enabling clients to provide feedback.

Incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP context. Such interventions may include surveillance for communicable diseases, outbreak preparedness and response, health education and health promotion, public health services for host communities, liaison with public health institutions and other activities.

Establish the HAP staff development strategy and ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate, organize and deliver various professional in-house trainings.

Liaise with external service providers to negotiate agreements in coordination with the Resources Management Officer (RMO). To the extent possible, exercise quality control over outsourced services and take corrective measures if necessary.

Liaise with relevant partners at government level, immigration health authorities of the receiving countries, as well as other international UN and non-UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), donor community and national partners.

Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.

Organize systematic collection, processing, and analyses of migration health data. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to Migration Health Division (MHD), for Migration Health (MH) activities.

Oversee the financial aspects of the health programmes in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation and ensure monitoring of MH projects, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.

Provide oversight and coordinate procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications, and other medical supplies in coordination with the resource management unit.

Organize and supervise activities of mobile medical teams, if applicable.

Other health activities

In coordination with the HoO/CoM, reinforce partnerships and liaise with the Migration Health (MH) sector with Ministry of Health, health institutions and academia, as well as other relevant leading agencies. Incorporate multi-sectoral approaches to partnerships, as well as capitalize on IOM strengths across all service areas within the overall framework of IOM’s 12-point Strategy adopted by IOM Members States (June 2007).

Conceptualize, develop, and implement appropriate migration health related projects that may benefit migrants, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities as well as conflict/natural disaster affected population in coordination with relevant Units, the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and other colleagues.

Facilitate the integration of health assessment activities into the overall migration related programming of the Country Office through close collaboration with the various and units at the Country Office level.

Advise IOM colleagues on the link between the Health Assessment Programme with the two other core MHD programme areas - Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants, and Migration Health Assistance to Crisis-Affected Populations.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor, 2nd SES manager

or Director of Migration Health Department.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, paediatrics, anaesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics, and gynaecology; and minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities; or

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, paediatrics, anaesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities.

Experience

• Minimum of four (4) years, post-graduation, (post internship) of continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting or at IOM/similar international clinic context;

• Experience in Migration Heath Assessment;

• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;

• Experience in project development, management and report writing;

• Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset; and,

• Experience in establishing partnerships with government institutions, health institutions and other partners.

Languages

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

External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French is an advantage.

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

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.

• 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 3

• 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 3

• 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.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via

PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 21 April 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitmentsystem. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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