Migration Health Officer (P)

Job Title

Migration Health Officer

Organisation

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Location

Not specified

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the implementation and administration of IOM’s Migration Health programme within the framework of IOM’s emergency and recovery response.
• Provide strategic and technical guidance for emergency health programming and health system strengthening activities.
• Contribute to the alignment of migration health strategies and priorities in the country with global health goals.
• Coordinate the development, preparation, implementation and management of health projects and programmes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, community or public health, or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine with seven years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in migration health issues, preferably at an international level.
• Experience in managing and/or coordinating emergency health programmes.
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination.
• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Sound experience working with international organizations, regional organizations, ministries of health and other governmental entities.

Skills

• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy.

Languages

Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another official UN language is an advantage.

Competencies

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

Notes

Appointment will be subject to all clearances, including medical and security, as well as accreditation and any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time in Geneva, Switzerland.