Migration Health Officer (Health Product) (P)

Introduction

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, 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, Tuvalu, Vanuatu.

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

Organizational Context and Scope

​​Established in 1951, International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations (UN), and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

​Under the overall guidance of the IOM Jordan Chief of Mission (CoM), technical and administrative supervision of the Senior Regional Project Coordinator, Global Fund Middle East Response Project Management Unit (GF MER PMU), and in close coordination with country offices in Middle East Response (MER) countries, the Migration Health Officer (Health Product) shall be accountable and responsible for coordinating and monitoring of downstream procurement and supply chain concerning project-related health products and medical equipment and digitalization of core investments for end-to-end visibility and commodity tracking. The Migration Health Officer (Health Product) will address inadequate visibility of health equipment (capital) investments, implement identified gaps related to assets management and provide oversight in the monitoring and implementation of commodity security.​

Responsibilities

1. ​​Support the Project Management Unit (PMU) of Middle East Response Global Fund (MER-GF) to coordinate and work closely with the MER countries on the downstream track of Health Products Management (HPM) and operations of supply chain capabilities.
2. ​Coordinate with Supply Chain to enhance visibility and optimize the current project-related supply chain and HPM unit to ensure that all seven countries are properly supported, particularly through the digitalization of systems and targeting capital investments.
3. ​Coordinate and link programmatic targets with the health products investment (existing and new investments) and supply chains to show alignment and better visibility and optimization linked to the performance framework.
4. ​Establish and maintain digital (live) platform providing real time data/information about the availability of commodities and their distribution, which also serve as evidence for decision and future planning.
5. ​Establish linkages between the digitalization processes and achieve end-to-end visibility of commodities, particularly capital investments in health equipment and supplies. This would benefit in putting a strong foundation for the sustainability of programs and support the broader objectives as the grant moves toward next cycle.
6. ​Review and assess all the assets (capital investment) secured under MER project in the MER countries and inform about the functionality and operational status of these equipment/supplies.
7. ​Provide an understanding of how assets have been managed to date, identify strengths and gaps, and assess any existing risks in this area and how they could be mitigated.
8. ​Ensure that the initial and subsequent periodic assessments guide an understanding of the gaps for initiating subsequent actions to ensure operational functionality of this equipment for the benefit of the program/s and end users.
9. ​Identify and display the impact of these capital investments and explain the success that this equipment has generated.
10. ​Follow and ensure that all the equipment under the project is functional and stock outs are avoided and addressed promptly, through a formal and informal proactive way of engaging suppliers and countries.
11. ​Follow and monitor the downstream of project-related supply management of commodities, review the quantities received, utilized and stocked; and link them with the results achieved on the targets. Use this information feeding into the procurement requirement of medicines and supplies for each country and prevent any stockout and/or expiries.
12. ​Review the current practice/s of stock management and warehousing for project-related commodities and identify gaps, if any, and suggest remedial actions as well as support the countries to improve implementing those actions.
13. ​Review and assess the investment in District Health Information System (DHIS) in terms of equipment, software and capacity development and whether the intended objectives are achieved.
14. ​Identify any gaps in operationalizing the DHIS in relation to TB (tuberculosis) and HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) programs information collection in the MER countries; suggest corrective actions and coordinate this intervention with PMU and MER countries for a functional system.
15. ​Coordinate with PMU, MER countries, and World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office/Country Office (EMRO/CO) to support integration of DHIS2 for TB and HIV with the central level national health management information system (HMIS) including malaria data in Yemen.
16. ​Contribute to development of case studies, success stories, documentation of best practices and high impact interventions in the MER countries.
17. ​Coordinate with the donor and IOM appointed third party auditors on the regular project monitoring activities related to procurement and supply management (PSM) (downstream mainly) and ensure compliance with donor and IOM regulations.
18. ​Perform any travels/visits for implementing these functions.
19. ​Perform such other duties as may be assigned.​

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• ​​Master’s degree in Medicine or related field from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of professional experience; or,
• ​University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.​
• Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• ​​Experience in managing (planning, implementation, and performance monitoring) of Global Fund projects (TB and/or HIV and/or malaria) in similar settings;
• ​Substantial experience in working with government and/or international agencies coordinating and or implementing donor projects is essential;
• ​Experience in international relations and development, including experience in project and portfolio management; and,
• ​Working experience in procurement and supply chain management and administrative support services with UN or other international organizations in resource constrained environments.​

Skills

• ​Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines;
• Demonstrated written and spoken communication skills, good interpersonal skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment; and,
• Excellent level of analytical skills and computer literacy especially in office software packages and demonstrated knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, as well as experience in handling of web-based management systems.​

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

At least a working knowledge of another language (including one of the six official UN languages, and/or a language that may be widely spoken in the country context) is desirable.

For this position, fluency in ​English​ is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic and another official UN language (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.

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, any residency or visa requirements. Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

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