Migration Health Officer

Position Title: Migration Health Officer

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 02 November 2022

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; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; 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:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support; humanitarian response and resilience; and peacebuilding, transition, and development. Humanitarian coordination and support includes leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and common transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience includes CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, health, protection, gender equality and inclusion, mental health and psychosocial support and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Mission (COM) and under the technical guidance and direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health), the Migration Health Officer will be responsible for supporting the implementation of the emergency health programme activities for internally displaced people (IDPs) returnees and host community and other vulnerable populations in South Sudan.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Support the deployment and supervision of IOM Rapid Response Teams (RRT) in implementation of health emergency response through supported static and mobile primary health care clinics to ensure the implementation of quality primary healthcare services according to National and International standards.
2. Provide supportive supervision, monitoring and capacity building to health staff deployed on RRT missions on the implementation of Primary Health Care activities.
3. Chair the emergency responders’ meeting in coordination with the health cluster and ensure coordination of IOM’s RRT deployments while linking with appropriate local authorities, clusters/agencies at National and state level.
4. Maintain close coordination and facilitate joint work with UN agencies and other relevant stakeholders.
5. Be available for short-notice deployment to field locations in South Sudan as part of IOMrapid health response team (RRT) operations.
6. Conduct health and nutritional assessments, vaccination campaigns, and coordination of medical evacuation as needed across South Sudan.
7. Ensure adherence to RRT’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintenance of medical records in a safe and confidential manner across IOM health programmes in South Sudan especially during RRT deployments to deep field locations.
8. Review weekly health reports and provide feedback to field teams with technical advice and contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, challenges encountered, pertinent developments and strategic needs.
9. Produce regular updated, technical brief and other informative and advocacy material to increase IOM visibility.
10. Maintain high standard of knowledge with continuous learning ensuring IOM quality work.
11. Support information sharing and coordination mechanisms between and among other IOM units (e.g., Protection/Gender Based Violence (GBV), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH), Non-Food Items (NFIs), etc.) as well as with other programme units such as Logistics, Security, Human Resource and Finance units.
12. Represent IOM at relevant coordination meetings as delegated by the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health).
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

Experience

• Operational and field experience in migration, refugee and displaced persons’ health-related issues, Programme development, including experience in evaluating health programs and protocols.
• Proven experience in working in emergency setting.
• Experience in designing, managing, and implementing health and psychosocial support programs in emergency and post-conflict settings.
• Previous work experience with communicable and noncommunicable disease preparedness and response is a strong advantage.
• Experience in health programming for marginalized and vulnerable groups (women, youth,persons with disabilities, etc.).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including relationship management, influencing skills, networking.
• Flexibility, resilience, and ability to deploy to deep field locations.
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies, donors, and organizations.
• Strong networking capacities for constructive relationships with all humanitarian actors.

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 (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish).

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic, French, Spanish, and/or a local language 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 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_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 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.