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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. Explicit requirements include degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic and certification and information transmission. Appears limited to nationally recruited or locally authorized candidates.
Last checked: 3 hours ago
Closing date: Saturday, 4 July 2026
Country: Syrian Arab Republic
Duty station: Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic
Contract type: National Officer
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Programme and technical guidance of the RO MENA Regional Thematic Specialist RTS on migration health, RTS Humanitarian Response and Recovery, and in coordination with the regional health assessment programme coordinator, as well as the Migration Health Division at HQ, the successful candidate will be required to support the IOM Migration Health portfolio. The successful candidate will support and coordinate activities to strengthen public health capacities at Border Crossing Points (BCPs) in line with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) and address the current scenario, focusing on clinical infrastructure, operational readiness, and cross-border coordination to detect, respond to, and coordinate public health events while facilitating rights-based mobility at the border. The role will also actively contribute to assisting the CO and RO in expanding the Migration Health Division (MHD) portfolio through strategic engagement with partners, resource mobilization, and programme development including within non-health IOM programmes.
a. Medical examinations;
b. Imaging;
c. Laboratory testing;
d. Vaccinations;
e. TB management;
f. Treatment and referrals;
g. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
h. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
i. Other technical areas as may be required
8. Ensure proper identification of refugees and/ or migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
9. Coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Education
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experience
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