Migration Health Programme Coordinator,Closing date: Friday, 20 February 2015

Closing date: Friday, 20 February 2015

Position Title : Migration Health Programme Coordinator

Duty Station : Amman, Jordan

Classification : Official, Grade P3

Type of Appointment : Special short term, Nine months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : February 20, 2015

Reference Code : SVN2015/18(O)-EXT.

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and 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.

Context

Under the overall guidance of the IOM Amman Chief of Mission (COM), technical supervision by Regional Health Assessment Program (HAP) coordinator (based in Amman) and in close coordination with the Migration Health Division (MHD), the Migration Health Program Coordinator will be responsible and accountable for the supervision, effective coordination, strategic direction and implementation of all health related assistance activities particularly Tuberculosis (TB) project funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Jordan.

IOM has a proactive recruitment policy to increase the representation of nationals of non- represented member states. Qualified applicants from the following countries will be favorably considered

Algeria, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Belize, Benin, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Czech Republic, Comoros, Djibouti, El Salvador, Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Lesotho, Libya, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Maldives, Malta, Marshall Islands, Montenegro, Micronesia, Mongolia, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Republic of Congo, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Seychelles, Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Tanzania, Timor Leste, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen

Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged.

The Migration Health Program Coordinator is expected to carry out his/ her duties in accordance with the strictest ethical standards, building and maintaining partnerships with Government, international organisations and non-governmental agencies, and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural sensitivities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Supervise the overall management, administration and coordination of the Enhancing Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment for Syrian Refugees and Other Vulnerable Populations Affected by the Syrian Crisis in Jordan project funded by the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria's Emergency Fund Mechanism.
2. Oversee resource deployment, activation, implementation and reporting of health programs, particularly the TB project for Syrian refugees and other vulnerable populations in Jordan.
3. Monitor and analyse the project's progress, specifically aiming at increasing effectiveness, recommending appropriate actions, and assisting in the development of evaluation protocols. Manage the operational project budget by ensuring that the project funds are disbursed properly and expenditure is in accordance with the project cost baseline. Propose corrective measures in coordination with the Resources Management Officer.
4. Supervise IOM staff directly involved in the daily operations and implementation of the project. Supervise health consultants (including secondments), and facilitate professional development trainings for staff and partner agencies when needed.
5. Coordinate and liaise closely with the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) under the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) in order to ensure harmonized implementation of activities that are delivered within the framework of national health response strategies.
6. Organize meetings and liaise on a regular basis with WHO, including WHO EMRO regional office, as well as with UNHCR, other health partner organizations and key stakeholders involved in the Syrian crisis health response in Jordan.
7. Coordinate with the IOM Amman project team implementing the TB project for Syrian refugees in Jordan funded by the Global Fund.
8. Lead the drafting of periodic technical progress reports and ensure the timely availability and dissemination of financial reports in line with required Global Fund and IOM reporting templates in close coordination with the Head of Office, MHD, Department of Resource Management (DRM) Crisis Support Unit and the Department of Operations and Emergencies at IOM Headquarters. Contribute to regular reporting on project achievements, problems encountered, pertinent developments, and strategic needs for IOM Jordan programmes, as well as for donors and partner agencies.
9. Represent IOM at health and other coordination-related meetings; liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities, agencies and organizations regarding strategic planning on health- related matters including the resource mobilization follow-up phase of the project. Key counterparts will include the Ministry of Health, WHO, UNHCR, UNDP, the Global Fund, Health Cluster partners, national universities and international humanitarian and development donors among others.
10. Coordinate with the IOM Jordan Emergency Coordinator in the implementation of emergency health response activities for Syrian refugees, Lebanese returnees and other vulnerable groups within the IOM Migration Crisis Operational Framework (MCOF) strategy.
11. Engage, actively coordinate and share information with the Migration Health Assessment and Travel Health Assistance Programme and other IOM programme units involved in emergency response and migration management planning in Jordan.
12. Explore potential entry points for expanded collaboration with local health authorities and partners on migration/emergency health-related activities; develop new ideas as well as identify, design and facilitate research activities in coordination with other IOM Jordan programme units and with relevant regional and HQ units.
13. Manage the operational project budget by ensuring that the project funds are disbursed properly and expenditure is in accordance with the project cost baseline, and propose corrective measures in coordination with the Resources Management Officer.
14. Ensure that all agreements with the sub-recipient agencies are prepared, negotiated and agreed upon. Monitor and evaluate the sub-recipients' implementation to ensure that they deliver the outputs in accordance with their letters of agreement, and provide overall supervision and/or coordination of their work to ensure the production of the expected outputs.
15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
• Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
• Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly;
• Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
• Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Displays mastery of subject matter;
• Contributes to a collegial team environment;
• Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;
• Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in the execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
• Maintains confidentiality, data protection and discretion in appropriate areas of work;
• Delivers on set objectives in hardship situations;
• Effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners;
• Works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries and the broader community to advance country office or regional objectives.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution 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 five years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Substantial experience in working with government and/or at international agencies;
• Experience in working in the thematic areas of migration health assistance to crisis affected populations and migration management, a distinct advantage;
• Hands on experience in managing or working on a Global Fund grant is an advantage;
• Working experience in the Middle East and North Africa region is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and other IOM official language(s) is an advantage.

Note: 1. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by February 20, 2015 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly filled in and submitted with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application in your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period: From 10.02.2015 to 20.02.2015 Requisition: SVN 2015/18 (O) - Migration Health Programme Coordinator (P3) - Amman, Jordan (54638297) Released Posting: SVN 2015/18 (O) - Migration Health Programme Coordinator (P3) - Amman, Jordan (54638298) Released