Public Health Officer (Emergency Health) (P)

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates, as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. 

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: 

   Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu 
    

Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.

Organizational Context and Scope

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) plays a leading role in supporting governments and communities to build health systems that are responsive to the needs of these populations and address public health concerns along the mobility continuum. IOM uses targeted interventions such as direct health service provision, establishment of referral networks for specialized care, and health promotion for migration-affected people and host communities. 

In Afghanistan, IOM provides and supports access to good-quality primary and secondary healthcare services, with a focus on returnees, migrants, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), and underserved host communities in border regions, as well as other vulnerable populations across the country. IOM employs a direct implementation modality of healthcare services through its Mobile Health Teams (MHTs), Community-Based Vaccination Centres (CBVC), Vaccination Outreach Teams (VOT), and Basic Health Centres (BHC), which ensures greater responsiveness to community needs. The primary health care services provided include reproductive health, maternal, neonatal and child health services, trauma care, basic nutrition and community-based Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS). IOM also provides technical support as well as procurement, warehousing, and transportation of medical commodities for external partner health facilities. 

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programmes and Operations, with direct supervision from the Programme Coordinator (Migration Health), the Public Health Officer (Emergency Health) will provide management support, expert technical guidance and advice to the Migration Health Programme Coordinator towards successful implementation of the multi-programme Health Assistance to Crisis Affected Populations (H3) activities/emergency health portfolio, including implementation of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), and vaccination and polio interventions. The Public Health Officer (Emergency Health) is expected to carry out the duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Community or Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.

• An additional qualification in clinical medicine, tropical medicine, maternal and child health, or public health is an advantage.

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

Experience

• Minimum three years of relevant working experience in the design and implementation of International Health Regulations/public health in conflict settings and response at national and international levels;

• Experience in vaccination programmes, polio eradication, or Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPDs)- focused public health interventions.

• Experience in proposal development and reporting required;

• Demonstrated experience with the UN, IOM, or International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) preferred; 

•  Demonstrated cluster experience is an advantage;

• Experience working in hardship duty stations and emergency settings with complex operating environments preferred;

• Demonstrated computer background, including experience with databases, Microsoft applications, spreadsheets, word processing, and SPSS/STATA;

• Demonstrated clinical experience is an advantage; and,

• Demonstrated operational and field experience in migration, refugee and displaced persons related programming is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and writing skills;

• Proven capacity to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.

• Ability to work effectively in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments; and,

• Demonstrated good people skills, and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and partners.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

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

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 five 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 2

• 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.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators Level 2, if with direct reports

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings. 

Notes

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile. Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. 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.

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, on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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, harassment, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and any forms of discrimination. IOM is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.

IOM conducts reference checks and background verification, including through system-wide databases such as ClearCheck, to help ensure that candidates have no record of misconduct, including on sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, or fraud. Candidates are expected to uphold these standards and principles at all times.

IOM does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process—whether for application, interview, processing, training, or otherwise—and does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM WAVE system (for internal candidates, link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies.