Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Global Health Assessment) and direct supervision of International Radiologist(Teleradiology), the successful candidate will provide specialized technical, structural, and operational expertise to protect IOM’s long-term infrastructure investments in the Migration Health Assessment Centers (MHACs). The successful candidate will be responsible for finalizing the MHAC Fit-Out Guide, conducting multi-country facility assessments, evaluating property related risks across IOM medical infrastructure, and developing practical risk-informed recommendations to mitigate vulnerabilities within the large-scale Health Assessment Programme (HAP) operations.

Responsibilities

A) Standard Development (MHAC Fit-Out Guide)
• Conduct a full technical review of the draft MHAC Fit-Out Guide.
• Refine and harmonize requirements across all sections (structural design, radiology, laboratory, ventilation/ Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning systems (HVAC), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), safety, accessibility and workflow).
• Translate technical specifications and content into clear design criteria and compliance checklists.
• Develop detailed annexes for structural, legal, safety, and lease due-diligence requirements.

B) Facility Assessments (including 8–10 MHACs)
• Conduct both remote reviews and field visits to selected MHACs facilities.
• Assess each site’s structural integrity, safety conditions, compliance with local regulations, workflow efficiency, and alignment with IOM global standards.

• Identify and prioritize risks affecting service continuity, safety, and capital protection.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive facility assessment reports using a standard template to ensure consistency across sites.
 

C) Global MHAC Property Risk Mitigation Strategy
• Develop and implement a strategic framework to reduce exposure to structural and lease related risks across all MHACs.
• Provide cost recommendations addressing:

1. Property acquisition versus leasing,
2. Renovation versus relocation,
3. Lease clauses and legal protections,
4. Structural retrofits and engineering controls,
5. Insurance and other risk-transfer options.

• Develop a comprehensive 10-year infrastructure roadmap based on the identified risk.
 

D) Capacity Building
• Design and develop practical guide or training module for County Offices (Cos)on facility due diligence, structural risk identification, and fit-out compliance.
• Conduct virtual training sessions for regional and country teams.
 

E) Reporting and Documentation
• Submit a monthly progress update to MHD HQ.
• Deliver all assessment reports and recommendations in standardized agreed formats.
• Produce a comprehensive final consolidated report and executive presentation.
 

F) Expected to undertake travel to 4–6 MHAC sites within Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
 

G) Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree in Structural/Civil Engineering, Architecture with specialization in health facilities, Biomedical engineering with facility design focus, public health engineering or a related field or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.
   

Experience

• Proven experience in planning, designing, or assessing clinical or public health facilities for at least
  nine years.
• Demonstrated expertise in at least four of the following technical domains:
  • Hospital and clinic architecture,
  • Structural safety assessments and evaluation
  • Electrical and mechanical systems (including HVAC, ventilation),
  • Radiology shielding and compliance with regulatory standards,
  • Laboratory biosafety practices and protocols,
  • Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and optimization of clinical workflow.
• Proven experience in conducting infrastructure assessments in Low-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), fragile settings, or complex regulatory environments.
• Familiarity with lease risk, property due-diligence, and facility acquisition considerations.

• Prior work with United Nation (UN), International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), or similar organizations an advantage.

Skills

• Proven strong analytical and diagnostic expertise in in infrastructure and structural risk assessment.
• Ability to translate complex engineering requirements into clear, practical and actionable operational recommendations.
• Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to produce high quality technical
  reports.
• Ability to work effectively in culturally diverse and multi-disciplinary contexts.

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 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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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