The International Organization for Migration is actively supporting the response to the Ukraine crisis through direct provision of health care services using mobile clinics, provision of medical supplies and commodities as well as supporting health workers' capacity development. IOM is a key member of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the Health Cluster in Ukraine and actively participates in the Health Sector Working Group.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and direct supervision of the Programme Manager – (Emergency Health and Recovery), the National Programme Officer (Emergency Health and Recovery) will support the IOM Emergency Health and Recovery operations towards the successful implementation and monitoring of IOM Ukraine’s Emergency Health and preparedness and response and recovery projects in Ukraine.
- Support the implementation of emergency health and recovery programmes, in Ukraine. Ensure coordination with national and local health authorities. Contribute to identifying operational challenges and possible solutions and remain available for short-notice deployment to field locations as part of a rapid response team.
- In coordination with the supervisor, support migration health projects development, monitoring, reporting and evaluation including donors and IOM visibility materials.
- Support the implementation and monitoring of emergency health and recovery interventions including, but not limited to:
- The identification, selection, onboarding, monitoring and capacity building of implementing partners to deliver quality health-related services in line with IOM’s policies and requirements.
- Support the provision of health services through IOM supported mobile clinics, primary health care facilities according to national and WHO guidelines (this includes supporting the development protocols, SOPs, clinical guidelines, training modules and training of staff).
- Work in tandem with the National Procurement Officer for the prepositioning of medical stock, inventories and distribution plan. Support technical evaluations for the procurement of medical equipment and goods. Coordinate the distribution plan and proper filing of donation documentations for reporting and auditing as required.
- Support the identification and assessment of health facilities for repair and renovation. Monitor the recovery operations including healthcare worker capacity building in selected health facilities in close collaboration with national and local authorities, IOM’s Shelter and WASH units and any other relevant unit if needed.
- Support the development of health data collection tools and monitor the timely collection, aggregation, analysis of emergency health and recovery data.
- In coordination with supervisor, prepare and submit regular internal and external reports (to PSU, Donors, Health Cluster, etc.) related to the IOM health response in Ukraine.
- Participate in rapid health and nutritional assessments to identify key and urgent needs as needed or directed by the health sector, ensure that all related health activities deliver quality services.
4. Support the coordination, development and facilitation of staff training sessions for emergency preparedness and response activities (this may include coordination with partners such as WHO/Health Cluster, UNFPA, UNICEF, IFRC or other IOM implementing partners).
5. Support the implementation of contact tracing and community-based surveillance activities related to outbreak surveillance and response.
6. In coordination with the supervisor, attend relevant coordination meetings and support efforts to strengthen collaboration with local health authorities (including the Ministry of Health) and partners (WHO/Health Cluster, Sub Cluster Working Groups, UNICEF, as well as other actors).
7.Supervise health Programme Associates and provide necessary guidance for proper project planning, implementation, monitoring, tracking, reporting and evaluation.
8.Provide regular reports on ongoing and completed health activities, input for Sit Reps like key achievements and challenges encountered through established channels of communication within the Emergency Health Unit; ensure appropriate documentation and filing of all health and related activities.
9.Perform such other duties as may be assigned. Education
- Master’s degree in nursing, medicine, community or public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or
- Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience. Experience
- At least two years of operational and field experience in implementing emergency health activities, including those for outbreak prevention, detection and response for migrants, refugees and displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and early recovery or post-crisis emergency health programming.
- Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government authorities, knowledge of structures and functions of the primary health care system, and of national, UN and international health agencies and donors.
- Experience working in the region is an advantage. Skills
- Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office. Languages
- For this position, fluency in English, Ukrainian is required (oral and written). 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 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 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)
- 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
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- 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.
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