Migration Health Officer (P) at IOM

Kinshasa, Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of Congo -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Programme Management, Clinical Experience, Migration Health Assessments, Project Development, Report Writing, Partnership Building, Public Health, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention and Control, Managerial Skills, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, English Fluency, French Fluency

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Introduction 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 ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration [https://www.iom.int/iom-workplace-culture] 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. Candidates from the following IOM Member States that are not represented among staff members in the Professional and higher categories: Bahamas, Barbados, Comoros, Congo (the), Cook Islands, Dominica, Federated States of Micronesia, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Holy See, Iceland, Israel, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Namibia, Nauru, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Seychelles, Solomon Islands, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu Second tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM. Organizational Context and Scope IOM’s Approach to Protection promotes a coherent and accountable organizational role in safeguarding the rights of individuals across operational contexts, in line with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee definition. Working with States as primary duty bearers, IOM programs aim at ensuring full respect for the rights of the individual in accordance with the letter and the spirit of relevant bodies of laws to ensure that individuals’ and communities (rights holders)’ exposure to risks of violence are reduced and addressed and that their rights are upheld and needs fulfilled. This approach is implemented through operational pillars – thematic guidance, direct assistance, convening and dialogue, advocacy and communication, training and capacity building and data, research and learning – guided by core commitment to protection mainstreaming, accountability, inclusion, sustainability, systemic change and effective partnership. The IOM Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) seeks to appoint Migration Health Officer, under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and direct supervision of the Migrant Protection Coordinator and technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and in coordination with the Regional Migration Health Specialist, the Migration Health Officer (Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR)) will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Migration health program (Health assessment and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration).

Responsibilities

The Migration Health Officer is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of migration health programs, specifically focusing on health assessments and Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR). The role involves coordinating with regional coordinators and the Chief of Mission to ensure effective health service delivery.