Chief Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes) - Jobs in Iraq

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Position Title:Chief Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes)Duty Station:Baghdad, IraqClassification:Professional Staff, Grade P4Type of Appointment:Fixed term, one year with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date:As soon as possibleClosing Date:23 June 2022Established 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 . 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: - Internal candidates- External female candidates:- Candidate from the following non-represented member states:Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Cura‡ao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; VanuatuSecond tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.Context:Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, in close collaboration and coordination with the Head of Migration Health Division (MHD) in Iraq, and under the technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAP) MENA, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Health Assessment Programmes.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. - 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.- 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.- Ensure that the regulatory government authorities are informed about IOM?s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.- 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.- 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.- 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.- 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 CoM and the IOM Ethics Committee of any issues regarding staff misconduct.- 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.- 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.- Liaise with relevant partners at government level, immigration health authorities of the receiving countries, as well as other international UN and non-UN agencies, NGOs, donor community and national partners.- Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOMData Protection Principles.- Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to MHD, for MH activities.- Oversee the financial aspects of the health programmes in close coordination with the missions finance staff: supervise budget preparation and ensure monitoring of MH projects, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.- Provide oversight and coordinate procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the resource management unit.- Organize and supervise activities of mobile medical teams, if applicable. Other health activities - In coordination with the HoO/CoM, reinforce partnerships and liaise with the MigrationHealth (MH) sector with Ministry of Health, 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).- 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.- Facilitate the integration of health assessment activities in

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