Health Support Consultant (Multiple duty stations)

River Nile | White Nile

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: River Nile | White Nile
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

The Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the livelihoods and resilience of conflict-affected populations in Sudan through an integrated approach to health, education, and water sectors. The project responds to the urgent needs arising from the ongoing conflict, which has led to the destruction of critical social infrastructure and displacement of millions.

SISSIRP will be implemented across four target states — Aj Jazirah, River Nile, White Nile, and Sennar. The project focuses on rehabilitating and equipping social infrastructure, restoring access to clean water and sanitation, improving healthcare and education facilities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

African Development Bank (AfDB)–funded Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP). The consultant will report directly to the Program Officer (Health) under the overall supervision of the IOM Program Manager and coordinate closely with the Heath team in Khartoum as relevant.

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

Provide technical inputs for planning, implementation, and monitoring of health-related activities under IOM projects.
Conduct regular field visits to monitor the quality, progress, and impact of health interventions.
Support the collection, analysis, and validation of health data from supported facilities and communities.
Provide on-the-job mentoring and training to health facility staff, community health workers, and project partners.
Facilitate coordination with the State Ministry of Health, local health authorities, and partner organizations.
Support the preparation and review of technical documents, including workplans, training materials, and health facility assessments.
Identify gaps and propose corrective actions to improve service quality and compliance with national and WHO standards.
Contribute to project progress reports, monitoring tools, and documentation of best practices and lessons learned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Health activities implemented according to project workplans, technical standards, and within agreed timelines.
Regular field monitoring visits completed with comprehensive reports and recommendations.
Delivery of worker and community training sessions.
Timely submission of monthly progress reports to the Programme Officer.
Evidence of coordination and collaboration with local health authorities and implementing partners.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or a related health field

Experience

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in health programme implementation, monitoring, and community health support—preferably with UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations.
Experience in providing technical assistance and training to health facility staff or community health workers.
Familiarity with national health systems and public health priorities.
Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting in humanitarian or development settings.

Skills

Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and health data tools.
Familiarity with IOM’s mandate and health programmes is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

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

Travel required

Travel may be required for the project based on needs and follow IOM’s applicable procedures and security protocols

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

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.
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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

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.

Notes

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, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
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.
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.
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.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 11 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG

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