SVN 003/2025 Medical Data Validation Assistant (Expedited)

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Data Analyst and in close coordination with the Migration Health Informatics Manager and Migration Health Informatics Officer, the Medical Data Validation Assistant is responsible for closely monitoring data validation processes of field missions. The position will play a major role in first level data validation system user support to field operations and communications with missions related to MHI data validation and reporting obligations. The successful candidate will also assist in developing and maintaining the data validation documentation system, training of the field staff, and participate in the continuous development of validation systems for health assessment data from Mimosa, UKTB, LIMS, IMS, ICD, HAP and any new migration health informatics initiatives.

Responsibilities

1. Closely coordinate and follow-up data validation activities and requirements to field operations and missions.
2. Be the first line of communication with data focal points in field operations and missions.
3. Assist in monitoring, documentation and implementation of activities related to provision of health informatics data validation systems and support as needed by field missions.
4. Provide technical assistance remotely to field missions worldwide in verifying and addressing medical data validation concerns
5. Support MHI in generation and submission of periodic operational and statistical reports.
6. Work closely with the MHI Health Data Analyst in monitoring compliance of field operations and missions to data validation processes and data quality standards.
7. Identify recurrent validation systems user support issues and learning gaps with the objective of improving users’ knowledge and skills.
8. Assist in other health informatics support-related activities (e.g., trainings and workshops).
9. Any other duties as assigned by supervisors and agreed by the staff.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed university degree in health and social sciences, statistics, engineering and other areas dealing with data and analytics from an accredited academic institution.
• A minimum of Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of relevant professional experience is required.
• Training on medical informatics, public health or health data analytics, or at least one (1) year experience in medical data management will be an advantage.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Actual experience in data handling.
• Demonstrated understanding of data quality management.
• Experience with data interpretation is an advantage.
• Can work in rotating shift, if required.

Skills

• Analytical skills required.
• Specialized understanding of medical, public health and statistical terminology as well as IT disciplines and ability to correctly bridge health and information technology to address the changing information management needs of medical units is an advantage.
• Exceptional time management and attention to details.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, medical and IT professionals and subject matter experts.

Languages

• For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

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 (Level 1)

• 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

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. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
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. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
5. 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.
6. 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.

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