National Project Officer, Migration Health - International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position Title : National Project Officer, Migration Health ( 1 Vacancy)
Duty Station : Tripoli, Libya
Classification : NOB
Type of Appointment : Special short term (9 Months with possibility of extension)
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Reference Code :SVN.LY10.2020.015

Closing Date : August 26, 2020

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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the general guidance of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM) and direct supervision of the Migration Health Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible and accountable for implementation of the migration health projects including COVID -19 related projects.

S/he will be responsible and accountable for coordinating in the design and implementation of migration health project activities including migration health strategy development, reviewing and updating of the guidelines and resources, coordination with partners, oversight migration health and COVID-2019 related project activities and build capacity of the national partners.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement migration health and COVID-2019 related project activities in cooperation with Ministry of Health and national and international partners.
2. Facilitate national and regional inter-sectoral coordination through support to the Ministry of Health, Border Points Commission, and coordination platforms
3. Support health need assessments in the health facilities, detention centers points of entries (PoEs) and disembarkation points.
4. Develop preparedness plan with stock of supplies – equipment, medical consumables and necessary medicine available at isolation spaces, along with IPC staff ready to respond to any suspected case of COVID-19
5. Support in development and implementation of migration health projects and bring improvement in disease early warning system/s for better response to infectious disease outbreak
6. Contribute to the development of IOM’s IPC and Case Management strategy, in close collaboration with relevant internal colleagues and external partners/stakeholders.
7. Develop resources and tools, such as guidelines, standard operating procedures, and checklists, to support the implementation of IPC and case management activities
8. Work alongside the field teams to develop plans to strengthen infection prevention and control and case management efforts at supported health facilities and DC and DPs.
9. Ensure adherence to procedures for infection prevention and control, including standard and transmission-based precautions
10. Identify and design relevant activities to support high-risk and vulnerable groups, ensuring alignment with Migration Health Department team members and targeted health facilities.
11. Building the capacity of health care workers and other actors on IPC and Case Management, building on existing models and recent guidelines, and emerging information on COVID-19.
12. Provide ‎weekly progress updates, and prepare weekly and monthly COVID related activity reports.
13. Closely monitor the occurrence of disease outbreaks especially TB, HIV, Malaria, COVID-2019 arrange and coordinate for any health field assessment in the municipalities as required by the supervisors, identify the needs for referral, collect relevant data and prepare the corresponding assessment report.
14. Undertake any other duties that may be assigned from time to time, which are related to the position.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Public Health, community Health, Health Policy & Management, Epidemiology or related field from an accredited academic institution with minimum of two years of experience; or
• University degree in medicine with minimum of 4 years of experience

Experience

• Minimum of six-year experience in the domain of global public health and migration health related issues, including in the context of humanitarian situations;
• Experience in project development and management would be an added advantage;

Skills

• Proven skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and establishing and maintaining working relations with senior government officials, UN agencies, NGOs and Donors, including familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system;
• Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team oriented environment;
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel and work in difficult areas/situations; and drive for results;
• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required
• Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage

Required Competencies

Values
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain 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 1

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 3
• 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 3
• 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.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV with a cover letter to hrdlibya@iom.int, by 26 August 2020 at the latest, mentioning the job title and the reference code (SVN.LY10.2020.015) in the subject line. Emails without such indication will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:
From 13.08.2020 to 26.08.2020

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