IOM National Medical Officer Employment Opportunity

International Organization for Migration, Mission with Regional Function Nairobi
Vacancy Notice Open To Internal And External Candidates

Short Vacancy Notice: IOM/014/12
Functional Title: National Medical Officer
Duty Station: Daadab (Kenya)
Grade: UNGRADED at Kes 246,000.00 per month
Duration: 3 months initial with possibility of extension

General functions:

Working under the overall and technical supervision of the Medical Officer in Charge of Migration Health Assistance for Crisis Affected Populations and under administrative supervision of TICAD Project Manager in close coordination with the Head of Sub-office, Daadab, the incumbent will be responsible for implementing the TICAD health activities in Dadaab and further programme expansion/development.

Specific Functions:

• Development of comprehensive strategy for non-resettlement related activities in the candidate’s respective region in line with IOM country level, UN, and GOK strategies, as instructed by the Migration Health Physician.
• Identify potential interventions for IOM and develop new proposals in line with developed strategies and in coordination with KHRT & MHD Nairobi.
• Ensure field coordination of all non-resettlement related health activities in the region; this including TICAD health related activities, Psychosocial support and projects and provision of assistance to KRC.
• Represent IOM at all inter-agency and GoK meetings related to health in the region; this being District development committees, Interagency host community forums (with TICAD Project Manager), Ministry of Health forums and Interagency health sector meetings.
• Manage the implementation and be accountable for deliverables on the health component of TICAD program as directed by the supervisor.
• Supervise health programme staff (mobile health teams) based in Dadaab, North Easter Kenya.
• Closely coordinate IOM activities with local health authorities, UN, and implementing partners, and ensure that activities are implemented in close collaboration with health authorities.
• Participate actively in all coordinating mechanisms at field level, providing technical or logistical support to the health authorities where necessary.
• Monitor progress of implementing the programme, including adherence to workplan, timeframes, project log frame, photo log, and output tracking.
• Assist the Medical Officer in Charge of Migration Health Assistance for Crisis Affected Populations in drafting and developing donor reports, initiate and draft press releases for approval of supervisor, and proactively assist in management of public information related to the project.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders, and partners (MOH and UN agencies) in the field on matters related to health programming in general, particularly as it relates to mobile populations and strengthening health systems in border areas or cross-border sites.
• Identify health programming opportunities in North Eastern Province – within and beyond the field of disease control – through liaison with health partners.
• Identify gaps in availability of strategic information, if any. Draft an assessment report identifying potential areas of intervention, and draft concept notes for resource mobilization, in close collaboration with government and IOM colleagues.
• Perform MHAs as per country specific protocols.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Desirable Qualifications (Education, experience and competencies)

• University Degree in Medicine, Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field required. Postgraduate degree preferred, in public health or related field.
• A minimum of three years working experience in health programs implementation, including aspects such as MCH/SRHR, HIV/AIDS, TB, and/or malaria.
• Work and/or academic experience focusing on migrant/mobile and/or at risk groups preferred. Work in the mobile population context an asset.
• Computer use including Microsoft Office, competency in the use of MS Publisher, website design, and Adobe Photoshop an asset;
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
• Excellent negotiation, organizational and multitasking skills,
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings; ability to work in multicultural, multiethnic environments;
• Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse background and levels of expertise; ability to work independently, with flexibility,
• Ability to work in a team and good interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Languages

Excellent spoken and written English required. Local languages ability an asset.

Mode of Application:

Submit cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P. O Box 55040-00200
Nairobi or send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 16TH March 2012
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted