Chief Migration Health Officer (P)

## Job Description 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 atIOM 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 Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM),and the technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and in coordination with the Head of Programmes and the Regional Migration Health Specialist for your region, the Chief Migration Health Officerwill be responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the Health Assessment and other health programmes. ## Responsibilities Health Assessment Portfolio 1. Organize and supervise the migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:1. Medical examinations2. Imaging3. Laboratory testing4. Vaccinations5. TB management6. Treatment and referrals7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements8. Documentation, certification and information transmission9. Other technical areas as may be required 2. Ensure that the infrastructure and equipment of Health Assessment Programme (HAP) premises meet professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for the provision of the services. 3. Ensure that human resources and HAP organizational structure are sufficient and adequate for the planned levels of health assessments and that the staff have the necessary qualifications and skills. Establish a sufficient network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support the health assessment process and travel assistance. In coordination with the Human Resource Unit, ensure that all medical personnel maintain valid licenses to practice. 4. Ensure that the regulatory government authorities are informed about IOM’s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services. 5. Establish and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures and ensure a high level of integrity at all stages of the HAP process, including client information and appointment system, payment, registration, pre- and post-test counselling, examination, testing, treatment and referrals, submission of health assessment results, pre-departure and other procedures. Establish and maintain a system enabling clients to provide feedback. 6. Establish and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis; practice observation and regular supervisory visits to all facilities/teams involved in the health assessment operations. desk audits and use self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and a web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement country-specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management. 7. Incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP context. Such interventions may include surveillance for communicable diseases, outbreak preparedness and response, health education and health promotion, public health services for host communities, liaison with public health institutions, and other activities. 8. Supervise health and non-health staff as well as external consultants involved in the health assessment process; ensure that performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a timely manner. Ensure that all staff are aware of the IOM Standards of Conduct under Article 42, and continuously reinforce these standards. Inform in due time the COM and the IOM Ethics Committee of any issues regarding staff misconduct. 9. Establish the HAP staff development strategy and ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance at external educational events, initiate, organize, and deliver various professional in-house trainings. 10. Liaise with external service providers to negotiate agreements in coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO). To the extent possible, exercise quality control over outsourced services and take corrective measures if necessary. 11. Liaise with relevant partners at government level, immigration and health authorities of the receiving countries, as well as other international UN and non-UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), donor community and national partners. 12. Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles. 13. Organize systematic collection, processing, and analyses of migration health data. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad hoc reporting to the Migration Health Division (MHD) for Migration Health (MH) activities. 14. Oversee the financial aspects of the health programmes in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation and ensure monitoring of MH projects, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports. 15. Provide oversight and coordinate procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications, and other medical supplies in coordination with the resource management unit. 16. Organize and supervise activities of mobile medical teams, if applicable. Other Health Activities 1. In coordination with the Head of Office (HOO)/COM, reinforce partnerships and liaise with the Migration Health (MH) sector with the Ministry of Health, health institutions and academia, as well as other relevant leading agencies. Incorporate multi-sectoral approaches to partnerships, as well as capitalize on IOM strengths across all service areas within the overall framework of IOM’s 12-point Strategy adopted by IOM Member States (June 2007). 2. Conceptualize, develop and implement appropriate migration health-related projects that may benefit migrant