Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

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

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of Regional Director , the direct supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) in Nairobi, the secondary supervision of the Global Quality Assurance and Compliance Coordinator, Geneva, and in close coordination with Regional Directors in Dakar and Nairobi as well as the Migration Health Division (MHD) Regional Thematic Specialists (RTS’s), the Regional Migration Health Emergency Response Coordinator and other Senior MHD staff in IOM HQ, as well as Migration Health Advisor, IOM Washington for United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) related matters, the Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the RHAPC in the development and implementation of the regional quality management system for Health Assessment Programmes (HAPs) (including quality standards in health emergency response situations) as well as the coordination of joint Health Assessments (HA) and non-HA health programmes and activities in Africa. As part of the duties, the Deputy Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator will provide oversight of the Regional Data Processing, Analysis and Follow Up Unit, including direct supervision of the Migration Health Processing Officer.

• Review and enhance the quality management plan for all HA and related programmes in Africa based on the global quality framework for HAPs in close coordination with regional and global-level senior MHD colleagues.
• Conduct regular quality monitoring visits to HAPs and other health project-implementing locations and provide feedback to the Country Offices (COs), RHAPC, or respective RTS’s, RDs, and senior MHD staff in HQ.
• Organize and coordinate the data collection, analysis, and reporting system for all Migration HA-related operations in Africa, including:
• Ensure implementation of the Global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related tomigrant health programmes, in particular for migration health assessment programmes and emergency health response, and the development of regional and country-specific SOPs.
• Provide technical guidance and supervision to the Migration Health Processing Officers, Data Entry/Processing staff, and their focal points within the region.
• Compile and share effective practices and lessons learned from HA programmes and incident responses.
• Use and analyse migration health data to manage the quality of HAP and other health projects. Train staff in the use of global and regional data and reporting tools for quality management. Develop a data collection strategy for non-HAP health projects in Africa in coordination with the Head, Regional Data Processing, Analysis, and Follow-up Unit.
• Lead on the incident management process in HAPs Africa. Conceptualize the extension of the incident management system to non-HAP health projects. Work with the Migration Health Information team in Manila to develop adaptations of the Global Incident Reporting System (GIRS) to non-HAP health projects.
• Provide support to the RHAPC in the management of individual follow-up of medical cases as necessary. This may include assisting the RHAPC in planning and coordinating activities with IOM Operations and field staff, counterparts, as well as IOM and non-IOM panel physicians.
• Create regional staff development and training plans, including joint trainings for HAP and non-HAP MHD staff on cross-cutting themes of health assessments. Establish an environment that optimizes peer support, resources, experience sharing, and reporting between HAP and non-HAP health staff in Africa and potentially other regions.
• Assist in the mobilization of trained HAP staff for IOM health activities in emergencies and other non-HAP health projects.
• Identify opportunities for expanding migration health activities and programmes in the region, responding to the needs of Member States (MS) and migrants, announcements for call of proposals by drafting project concept notes and/or proposals, and liaising with United Nations (UN) agencies and the Ministry of Health to identify project development opportunities in coordination with MHD colleagues working in the respective regions.
• Proactively seek to ensure HAP capacities can benefit project development in coordination with RTS’s and HAP managers, including but not limited to the infrastructure and technical expertise, to address broader public health issues.
• Prepare administrative and programme reports and updates. In particular, prepare annual reports on member states activities or Migration HA’s activities and major parameters of the programs, and ad-hoc relevant and related reports, as requested.
• Design and incorporate public health activities in HAPs.
• In collaboration with the RTS and the RHAPC, represent the Organization and promote IOM health activities and IOM’s regional strategy in meetings, workshops, international conferences, and, as required, write reports, presentations, and background documents on behalf of the MHD.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited institution and a Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, International Health, Tropical Medicine, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited institution with at least nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• The professional experience must include at least seven years of experience in the management of health programmes or systems, related to migration health, of which five are at an international level, preferably in developing countries;
• Experience in migration health assessment programmes is a distinctive advantage;
• Formal training or demonstrated experience in conceptualization, evaluation, or implementation of public health programs is mandatory; and,
• Demonstrated experience in the application of quality management principles is mandatory.

Skills

• In-depth knowledge of the broad range of migration health programming-related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Ability to effectively work with thematic specialists, proactively identifying areas of common interest and collaborating to find innovative solutions while balancing various interests;
• In-depth knowledge of HAPs, including Refugee Resettlement;
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming;
• Knowledge of managing a large team;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrated skills in writing, editing, and reporting;
• Personal qualities include commitment, efficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, respect for diversity, and creative thinking; and,
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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

Required Competencies

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland, on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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