South Sudan: Migration Health Emergency Officer

Position Title : Migration Health Emergency 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 May 2017

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

Context:

Under the overall guidance of the IOM South Sudan Chief of Mission, under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Programme Coordinator, the successful candidate will be accountable for assisting with the implementation of the emergency health response activities in conflict affected and hard-to-reach Internally displaced persons (IDPs) areas in South Sudan which includes Protection of Civilians (PoCs) (Bentiu, Malakal, Wau), Rapid Response Team (RRT) missions and in non PoCs based locations (e.g. Renk).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Migration Health Programme Coordinator in organizing, implementing and monitoring IOM’s static clinics and rapid response team (RRT) operations. Support the RRT Coordinator in emergency health care services including mass and routine vaccination campaigns and primary and reproductive health care in field locations.

2. Provide information and guidance to Migration Health Officers and Consultants on the implementation of Primary Health Care activities. Follow up on logistical and administrative arrangements with respect to health team coordination and IOM links with appropriate clusters/agencies at national and state levels.

3. Monitor clinical quality assurance for IOM’s health operations and bring to the attention of the supervisor shortfalls, non-compliance or other issues.

4. Provide periodic technical updates of specific IOM South Sudan health activities and documentation/dissemination of best practice materials in close coordination with the Migration Health Programme Coordinator.

5. Analyze data, prepare documents and information for field teams, and contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, challenges encountered and pertinent developments in collaboration with the Migration Health Programme Coordinator.

6. Participate in coordination meetings, and maintain liaison with health cluster partners including WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, NGOs and other partners in the field.

7. Select and summarize background information and draft segments of project proposals.

8. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional experience; or

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution 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 two years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in implementing health services for migrants, refugee and displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; including early recovery or post crisis emergency health programming;

• Experience in coordinating and liaising with government authorities, knowledge and structures and functions of primary health care system, of national, UN and international health agencies and donors;

• Experience in monitoring and evaluating health programs and protocols.

Languages

Fluency in English is required.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

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.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 02 May 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 19.04.2017 to 02.05.2017

Requisition: SVN 2017/74 (P) - Migration Health Emergency Officer (P2) - Juba, South Sudan (55032444) Released

Posting: Posting NC55040745 (55040745) Released