Myanmar: Senior Migration Health Programme Coordinator

Position Title : Senior Migration Health Programme Coordinator

Duty Station : Yangon, Myanmar

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 : 13 December 2016

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates

2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries:

Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa

1. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Yangon, Myanmar and in close coordination with the Regional Migration Health Advisor and the Senior Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator at the Regional Office (RO) for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok, the successful candidate will be responsible for the operational, management, technical supervision and effective coordination, and strategic direction of all Migration Health (MH) programmes covering the areas of “Migration Health Assessments (H1)”, “Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants (H2)” and “Health Assistance to Crisis Affected populations (H3)” undertaken by IOM in Myanmar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Develop, prepare, implement and provide oversight of migration health projects and programmes in Myanmar covering all three domains of Migration Health, ensuring that they are:

a. consistent with IOM’s policies, thematic guidance notes a policies and/or regional strategies;

b. coherent, relevant, and feasible, and take into account good practices in the area of migration health;

c. developed and implemented according to IOM’s project dev as established by the IOM Project Handbook and related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

1. Supervise clinical and non-clinical IOM Myanmar Migration Health staff to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services throughout Myanmar. Conduct performance appraisal of both clinical and non-clinical IOM migration health staff using the IOM Staff Evaluation System (SES). Actively assist with building the capacities of IOM staff in the relevant MHD programme areas through a combination of formal training and on-the-job mentoring.

2. Monitor and be responsible for the administration of multiple budgets, financial status, and audits of health projects, and propose corrective measures in coordination with the mission’s Resource Management Officer (RMO) and CoM, as well as relevant units at the Regional Office (RO) for Asia and the Pacific in Bangkok.

3. Leads the liaison and strengthen existing cooperation with the Myanmar Government Ministry of Health and Sports (MOHS) including the various National Programs (e.g. HIV, TB, Maternal and Child Health (MCH)). Act as a technical resource to provide relevant guidance and technical assistance to other Government Ministries and Departments as necessary on migration health.

4. Organize, oversee and supervise the implementation of health assessment related activities performed in accordance with the technical requirements of the respective receiving countries. Liaise with respective technical partners as required e.g. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), United Kingdom Public Health England (UK PHE), Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).

5. Work collaboratively with key existing partners such as the Asian Development Bank, the Three Millennium Development Goal Fund (3MDG), and the Global Fund. Facilitate the development of new migration health projects including, but not limited to, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Tuberculosis (TB), malaria, migration health in emergency and post-crisis settings, by leading migration health related research as well as technical and project development initiatives in line with the MHDs and IOM Myanmar’s strategic objectives.

6. Actively contribute to regional migration health related programme analysis and activities by providing inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems encountered and pertinent developments in the Migration Health sector. Align the migration health strategies and priorities in the country with global health goals, regional trends and existing policy frameworks set by relevant health authorities, in close coordination with thematic specialists in the region, as well as the senior staff of MHD in IOM HQs.

7. Develop, strengthen and expand partnerships with the Ministry of Health and Sports, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Country Offices, and other relevant non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and parties, including local NGOs/ Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in order to develop a migrant health agenda at country level.

8. Represent IOM in various forums and thematic groups at national level including Health Cluster, Technical and Strategic Groups (TSGs) for HIV, TB, Malaria; Technical Working Groups for Reproductive Health, Health System Strengthening, Maternal and Child Health; Implementing Partner forums such as 3MDG Fund Implementing Parties (IP) Forum, Community Based Health Program network; and other relevant for as required.

9. Facilitate close collaboration with IOM's other service areas in the country, such as Migrant Protection, Migration Governance, Labour Migration and Skills Development, and Emergency Response, in order to integrate and mainstream migration health into project proposals, tools and strategies where relevant and possible.

10. Coordinate with the Mental Health and Psycho-Social Response (MHPSS) section at IOM

Regional Office in Cairo and/or the designated regional focal point(s) to ensure the inclusion of

MHPSS components into health, psychosocial and other programmes in IOM Myanmar.

1. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine (including different sub-specialties of internal medicine group), Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Public Health or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience working at an international level, preferably involving migration health issues;

• Experience in managing significant health programmes such as those funded by the Global

Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS, TB and Malaria;

• Strong programme development and management experience in the health field, preferably related to prevalent diseases such as HIV, malaria, and TB, as well as maternal and neonatal child health;

• Proven experience in managing large teams, including remote supervision of field activities;

• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health, including advocacy with government authorities and relevant partners;

• Experience working collaboratively with international organizations, regional organizations, ministries of health and other governmental entities, the private sector and civil society;

• Knowledge of project monitoring and evaluation.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Burmese (Myanmar) is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs

of IOM.

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.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 13 December 2016 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 completed.

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

Posting period:

From 30.11.2016 to 13.12.2016

Requisition: VN 2016/247 (P) - Senior Migration Health Programme Coordntr(P4)-Yangon,Myanmar

(54908360) Released

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