Back SVN 003/2025 Medical Data Validation Assistant (Expedited)

Under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Data Analyst and in close coordination with the Migration Health Informatics Manager and Migration Health Informatics Officer, the Medical Data Validation Assistant is responsible for closely monitoring data validation processes of field missions. The position will play a major role in first level data validation system user support to field operations and communications with missions related to MHI data validation and reporting obligations. The successful candidate will also assist in developing and maintaining the data validation documentation system, training of the field staff, and participate in the continuous development of validation systems for health assessment data from Mimosa, UKTB, LIMS, IMS, ICD, HAP and any new migration health informatics initiatives.

1. Closely coordinate and follow-up data validation activities and requirements to field operations and missions.
2. Be the first line of communication with data focal points in field operations and missions.
3. Assist in monitoring, documentation and implementation of activities related to provision of health informatics data validation systems and support as needed by field missions.
4. Provide technical assistance remotely to field missions worldwide in verifying and addressing medical data validation concerns
5. Support MHI in generation and submission of periodic operational and statistical reports.
6. Work closely with the MHI Health Data Analyst in monitoring compliance of field operations and missions to data validation processes and data quality standards.
7. Identify recurrent validation systems user support issues and learning gaps with the objective of improving users’ knowledge and skills.
8. Assist in other health informatics support-related activities (e.g., trainings and workshops).
9. Any other duties as assigned by supervisors and agreed by the staff.

   Education

   • Completed university degree in health and social sciences, statistics, engineering and other areas dealing with data and analytics from an accredited academic institution.
   • A minimum of Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of relevant professional experience is required.
   • Training on medical informatics, public health or health data analytics, or at least one (1) year experience in medical data management will be an advantage.

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

     Experience

     • Actual experience in data handling.
     • Demonstrated understanding of data quality management.
     • Experience with data interpretation is an advantage.
     • Can work in rotating shift, if required.

       Skills

       • Analytical skills required.
       • Specialized understanding of medical, public health and statistical terminology as well as IT disciplines and ability to correctly bridge health and information technology to address the changing information management needs of medical units is an advantage.
       • Exceptional time management and attention to details.
       • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, executives, managers, medical and IT professionals and subject matter experts.

         Languages

         📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

         ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

         • For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.

           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.
10. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

    Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)

11. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

Notes

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