Chief Migration Health Officer

Position Title : Chief Migration Health Officer
Duty Station : Kyiv, Ukraine

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 09 May 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

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. External female candidates:
3. Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo
(the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;
Iceland; Kiribati; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;
Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;
Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Sao Tome and Principe; Solomon Islands;
Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and
female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission (DCoM), (Management) and
technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and
in close coordination with the Head of Emergency and Stabilization Unit, the Emergency Health
Programme Manager and the Regional Migration Health Specialist for your region, the Chief
Migration Health Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and
management of the Health Assessment and other health programmes.

IOM Ukraine currently implements 1) health assessment programming (HAP) and has relevant
HAP staff in Ukraine and supporting Regional Migration Health Division (MHD) Hub in Poland
and 2) emergency and recovery health programming in Ukraine.

Core Functions / 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:

• Medical examinations;
• Imaging;
• Laboratory testing;
• Vaccinations;
• TB management;
• Treatment and referrals;
• Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
• Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
• Other technical areas as may be required.

2. Ensure that the infrastructure and equipment of HAP premises meet professional standards
of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for 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 has necessary qualifications and
skills. Establish a sufficient network of external human resources, such as consultants and
medical escorts, to support 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 HAP activities
and that the IOM HAP medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments
and related services.

5. Establish and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures and ensure high level of integrity
at all stages of 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, regular supervisory visits to all
facilities/teams involved in the health assessment operations. desk audits and use of
self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and 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. In coordination with the other health programmes in IOM Ukraine, 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. Informs in due time the Chief of Mission (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 to 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. In cooridnation with other health programme managers in the mission, liaise with relevant
partners at government level, immigration 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 Migration Health Division (MHD),
for Migration Health (MH) activities.

14. Oversee the financial aspects of the HAP related 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 for the HAP programme in coordination with the resource
management unit.

16. Organize and supervise activities of HAP related mobile medical teams, if applicable.

Other health activities

17. In coordination with the HoO/CoM, reinforce partnerships and liaise with the relevant focal
points with the Ministry of Health in coordination with other health programmes in the
Mission,,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
Members States (June 2007).

18. In coordination with other health programmes in the Mission, conceptualize, develop and
implement appropriate migration health related projects that may benefit migrants, Internally
Displaced Persons (IDPs) and host communities as well as conflict/natural disaster affected
population in coordination with relevant Units, the Regional Thematic Specialists (RTSs) and
other colleagues.

19. Facilitate the integration of health assessment activities into the overall migration related
programming of the Country Office through close collaboration with the various and units at the
Country Office level.

20. Advise IOM colleagues on the link between the Health Assessment Programme with the two
other core MHD programme areas - Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants, and
Migration Health Assistance to Crisis-Affected Populations.

21. Identify opportunities for expanding migration health activities and programmes by informing
embassies and consulates of IOM’s migration health work and lobby for IOM MHACs becoming
panel sites for MHA, responding to announcements for call of proposals by drafting project
concept notes and/or proposals and liaising with UN agencies and Ministry of Health to identify
project development opportunities.

22. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred

specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, paediatrics, anaesthesiology,
emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology; and minimum of nine (9)
years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial
responsibilities.

OR

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred

specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, paediatrics, anaesthesiology,
emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology plus Master’s Degree in
Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or
other related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven (7) years of relevant
professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities.

Experience

• Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting or

at IOM/similar international clinic context;

• Experience in Migration Heath Assessments;
• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;
• Experience in project development, management and report writing;
• Experience in managing implementing partners and IOM-implementing partner contracts;
• Experience of liaison with other UN agencies in a country office setting;
• Experience in migration health emergency and/or recovery response.

Skills

• Proven abilities to establish partnerships with government institutions, health institutions and

other partners.

• Knowledge of public health.
• Demonstrable knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control.
• Effective managerial and leadership skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• Budgeting skills.
• Contract management skills.
• Communications skill, including developing and delivering presentations and other spoken

interventions.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.

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

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

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 3

• 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 3

• 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.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

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 endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain
eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.

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

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 09 May 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment

Posting period:

From 26.04.2024 to 09.05.2024

No Fees:

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.

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