Migration Health Officer

Position Title: Migration Health Officer

Duty Station: Tunis, Tunisia

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

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

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 05 December 2023

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; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; 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; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second-tier candidates include:

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

Context:

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Under the direct supervision of the IOM Tunisia Chief of Mission, the Migration Health Officer will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the health assistance provided by the mission in its main office in Tunis and two sub-offices in Sfax and Zarzis.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate and supervise the provision of medical assistance for migrant beneficiaries accessing IOM services in IOM main office in Tunis, as well as in Sfax and Zarzis offices.
2. Supervise the case management for beneficiaries with physical or mental health conditions ensuring to work towards the achievement of durable solutions.
3. Check that IOM premises are equipped to provide medical assistance and coordinate to ensure adequate level of hygiene in spaces for the provision of direct assistance as well as in IOM shelters.
4. Coordinate medical referrals with relevant hospitals and medical centres and closely follow up on the progress of the medical condition of all cases, while simultaneously maintaining quality assurance.
5. Ensure the completion of pre-departure medical checks for fitness to travel for migrants who are enrolled in IOM Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration AVRR programme or in the context of resettlements and coordinate all necessary procedures (including medical escorts).
6. Deliver and coordinate migration and health trainings for governmental and nongovernmental partners and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders.
7. Identify and coordinate special health needs for individuals/groups and liaise with relevant actors to facilitate the service provisions.
8. Undertake health needs assessments of the migrant population with attention to health determinants and provide guidance to IOM health staff and consultants to help assure provisions to meet those needs; maintain an on-going monitoring system to facilitate the adequacy of such service provisions.
9. Coordinate and conduct health promotion activities for migrants’ and host communities based on the most common health conditions affecting migrants, focusing also on the social determinants of health and help address public health measures needed to maintain a healthy environment and behavior, in the form of outreach clinics and health events.
10. Liaise with community leaders in migrant dense communities to understand and remain up-to-date on migrant needs and health issues.
11. Monitor and facilitate the proper storage, maintenance and procurement of basic medical equipment and supplies for the IOM Migration Health Unit including Emergency Medical Kits, Medical Escorts Kits, and other medical items.
12. Regularly review services from a gender perspective and make recommendations to improve gender mainstreaming and gender sensitive services for all.
13. Propose revisions to health consultant reports and consolidate monthly progress reports including health statistics, ensuring timely submission to the head of unit.
14. Enter medical case data in Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and supervise the entry of health assistance data by health case workers on both health databases and MiMOSA.
15. Attend coordination meetings on health issues whenever technical inputs are required.
16. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

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

Experience

• Experience in the field of assistance to migrants and / or humanitarian activities targeting vulnerable individuals.
• Experience with governmental authorities, the UN and / or other national/international institutions.
• Experience in working with non-governmental organizations.
• Experience in community outreach and dialogue in addition to practical monitoring and evaluation experience.

Skills

• Ability to work effectively, independently and deliver under pressure and strict deadline.
• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, Internet, PowerPoint and E-mail.
• Good drafting skills and clear oral communication.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.
• Knowledge of Tunisia and regional issues in the thematic area of migration is a distinct advantage.

Languages

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

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic 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

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 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.
• Courage: 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 shortcomings.

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

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

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.