Health Officer

I. Position Information

Position Title Health OfficerDuty Station Juba – with various field trips Direct Supervision Migration Health Officer Overall Guidance Chief of Mission in coordination

Programme Manager of the Multi-Sectorial Mobile Team Programme Duration 4 months, with possibility of extension

II. Organizational Context and Scope

Organizational Structure of IOM Migration Health Division:

IOM’s work in emergencies is guided by the Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF), which was developed at the request of IOM Member States, pursuant to their growing interest in the migration consequences of crisis situations, and adopted during the 101st Session of the IOM Council in 2012. As one of the 15 sectors of assistance within the MCOF, health support is an integral part of IOM’s overall humanitarian response.

Under the overall guidance of the IOM South Sudan Chief of Mission, under the health/technical guidance of the International Migration Health Officer, and the direct supervision of the Health Operations Mobile Team Coordinator, the incumbent will be accountable for supporting the implementation of the emergency health response activities for conflict affected and hard-to-reach Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in South Sudan.

III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities ****Specific Functions and Duties:****

1. Serve as Clinic Supervisor for one (1) mobile health unit and be available for short-notice deployment to field locations in South Sudan as part of IOM rapid health response operations ;
2. Design the layout and patient flow of the clinic and supervise the clinic set-up, as well as the set-up of the pharmacy and drug storage space;
3. Conduct patient consultations for early diagnosis and treatment of some medications under primary health care services and facilitate timely referrals of patients in need of acute care or continuity of care for those with chronic health conditions to the nearest hospitals or health agencies providing the needed services;
4. Supervise the day-to-day health team activities and prepare weekly schedule of activities in coordination with the IOM Health Operations Mobile Team Coordinator;
5. Supervise and guide Medical Assistants, Nurses and Midwives on clinical duties and assigned tasks and ensure that the Mobile Team is functioning and flagging issues of concern immediately and providing possible solutions, including health promotion outreach activities; conduct further on the job trainings
6. Assist the Health Operations Mobile Team Coordinator to conduct health and nutritional assessments, vaccination campaigns, and coordination of medical evacuation as needed.
7. Work with Medical Assistants to liaise with local village authorities, community leaders and provide advice on key information messages for dissemination to the IDPs community before or after mobile clinic schedules, etc.
8. Ensure maintenance of medical/confidential documentation and records of all consultations done by the mobile team;
9. Consolidate and review mobile clinic team collected data particularly for the weekly Infectious Disease Surveillance Report (IDSR) and morbidity reports using sex and age disaggregated data (e.g. 0-5 years, 6-17 years, 18-59 years and over 60 years of age); Forward relevant information to the Health Operations Mobile Team Coordinator;
10. Support information sharing and coordination mechanisms between and among other Multi-Sector units (e.g. Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Non Food Items (NFIs) as well as with other programme units such as Logistics , Security, Human Resource and Finance units; and with IOM Juba Health Unit;
11. Represent IOM at relevant coordination meetings, and maintain coordination and cooperation with local health authorities and partners, WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and other partners on-site where needed;
12. Contribute to regular reports on all activities including achievements and challenges encountered through established channels of communication within the IOM Multi-sector Team (WASH & Health); ensure photo-documentation of all health related activities.
13. Establish and maintain good working relationships with the IDP communities and be a team player with other health partners and with IOM teams working on-site.
14. Perform other duties as may be assigned. IV. Competencies The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies:

Behavioural

a)takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) delivers on set objectives in hardship situations; b) effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners; c) works effectively with authorities, stakeholders,

beneficiaries, and the broader community to advance global objectives.

Emergency Crisis

a) works effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments;

b) coordinates actions with emergency response actors and making use of coordination structures;

c) supports adequate levels of information sharing between internal units, cluster partners, IOM and other emergency response actors;

d) establishes and maintains effective relationships with implementing partners;

e) Makes correct decisions rapidly based on available information.

V. Education and Experience·

Completed university Degree in Medicine or Nursing from an accredited academic institution; advanced degree in public or community health an advantage;

· At least four years operational and field experience in implementing health services for migrants, refugee and displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; including early recovery or post crisis emergency health programming;

· Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government authorities, knowledge and structures and functions of primary health care system, of national, UN and international health agencies and donors

VI. Languages

Fluency in written and oral English is required.

Knowledge of Arabic and/or one of regional languages an advantage

How to apply:

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Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae clearly indicating the position title and reference number in the subject line by e-mail on vss@iom.int