Country: Bangladesh
Closing date: 20 Oct 2019
Position Title : Migration Health Officer
Duty Station : Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
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 : 20 October 2019
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:
Internal candidates
Candidates from the following non-represented member states: Antigua and Barbuda; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Cook Islands; Cuba; Djibouti; El Salvador; 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 overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission in Cox’s Bazar and the direct supervision and technical guidance of the Programme Coordinator (Emergency Health), the successful candidate will be required to support the IOM Health team towards the successful implementation of IOM Health related projects in Cox’s Bazar. S/he will be responsible and accountable for assisting and supporting the Emergency Health Programme Coordinator with oversight, coordination, implementation, and particularly quality control and quality assurance of IOM's emergency health response.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Assist in the provision of direct oversight to the emergency health response including planning and implementation of project activities, (i.e. human resources, medical equipment and supplies, health infrastructure, health information system), direct supervision of health teams in all IOM-supported health facilities, outreach and referral activities.
Supervise the National Programme Officers to ensure quality control and quality assurance is mainstreamed in field-level coordination and implementation of planned activities mainly provision of the Essential Health Service Package (ESP) including primary health care service, Expanded Programme for Immunization (EPI), outreach health promotion activities, sexual and reproductive health services (Anti-Natal Care (ANC), Post Natal Care (PNC), maternity and prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)), strengthening medical referral system and coordination mechanisms.
Coordinate with the IOM Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Officer, Emergency Preparedness and Response Officer, MHPSS Officer and any other Technical Advisors to ensure the mainstreaming of proper implementation of specific interventions required under their respective technical thematic areas under the overall guidance of the Emergency Health Programme Coordinator and in consultation with health and other concerned sectors.
Implement and coordinate, with the health sector, IOM Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) plan for disease outbreaks and natural disasters. This may include the establishment of disease-specific treatment facilities, management of emergency medical transportation (EMT) system and the recruitment and training of surge medical teams to lead the response.
Provide technical support to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team on the overall monitoring and evaluation of health interventions, specifically aiming at increasing effectiveness, improving quality of care and recommending detailed action plans for implementation.
Ensure proper reporting by all health facilities into the Early Warning Alert and Response System (EWARS) and national Demographic Health Information System (DHIS) system and produce and analyse regular epidemiological reports in conjunction with the Emergency Health Programme Coordinator.
Liaise closely with IOM teams and other stakeholders providing Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter/ Non-Food Items (NFI), Protection, Needs and Population Monitoring (NPM) and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)/Site Management to facilitate cross-cutting health issues and concerns are mainstreamed and addressed across relevant sectors.
Participate in health and other sector-related meetings including thematic subgroups and technical working groups. Key counterparts will include, among others, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and national implementing partners.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Community or 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
• Programmatic field experience in displaced population health and in programme development; including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions and resource mobilization;
• 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 resources-limited contexts is an advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Bangla, French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
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.
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.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 20 October 2019 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 07.10.2019 to 20.10.2019
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
Requisition: SVN 2019/280 (P) Migration Health Officer (P2) - Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (56176861) Released
Posting: Posting NC56176862 (56176862) Released
