National Migration Health Officer

• University degree in medicine from an accredited institution, or Bachelor or equivalent in Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy & Management, Epidemiology or related with four (04) years of relevant experience in the domain of global public health and migration health related issues, including in the context of humanitarian situations;   

Or

•  Masters or Equivalent or higher in Public Health, Community Health, Health Policy & Management, Epidemiology or related with two (02) years of relevant experience in the domain of global public health and migration health related issues, including in the context of humanitarian situations 

• Experience in the management of public health, social development or migration projects or programmes.
• Experience in designing and conducting health service delivery, awareness raising campaigns and educational activities. 
• Experience in working with the United Nations, international NGOs, local civil society organizations especially in health sector.
• Experience with team management/supervision.
• Experience with migrants in the health field is an advantage.
• Experience in designing and delivering trainings is an advantage.
• Experience in IOM administrative and financial management, budget monitoring, cash management and internal control procedures is an advantage. 
• Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and data analysis. 

• 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 (coordination skills). 
• Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise (communication skills); 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team-oriented environment (team management skills). 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in difficult areas/situations; and drive for results; and, 
• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy.

For all applicants, fluency in French is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of English is an advantage

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. 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.
3. National Professional Officers should be nationals of the country of their employment. NPOs perform work at the professional level and the same standards of recruitment qualifications and performance, required for International Professional staff.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
6. 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.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.