IOM Migration Health Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs

IOM Migration Health Officer Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IOM Kenya looking for “Migration Health Officer”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 13th Sept 2022.

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. With 174 member states, a further 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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.

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IOM Migration Health Officer Jobs 2022

The IOM has published a job vacancy announcement on 31st Aug 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Migration Health Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Recruiter International Organization for Migration
Position Migration Health Officer
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Country Kenya
Total Vacant Post N/A
Qualification University Degree
Experience Required Minimum Five years
Application Deadline 13th Sept 2022

IOM Job Vacancy 2022

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conduct health assessment for refugees and migrants, including review of medical history, physical examination, evaluation of Chest X-ray (CXR) and review of the lab results in accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries.
  • Maintain the infrastructure and equipment of MHAC premises so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.
  • Coordinate, with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), human resources and MHAC organizational structure needs to ensure sufficient and adequate planned levels of health assessments and that staff has necessary qualifications and skills. Contribute to the network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health assessment process and travel assistance.
  • Ensure that the Chief Migration Health Officer is informed about the MHAC’s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.
  • Contribute to and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures while ensuring a high level of integrity at all stages of the MHAC’s 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 within MHAC a system enabling clients to provide feedback.
  • Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, 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 Nairobi, Kenya MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
  • Collaborate with the CMHO to incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP context.
  • 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. Inform in due time the CoM and the IOM Office of Ethics and conduct of any issues regarding staff misconduct.
  • Establish the MHAC staff development strategy in coordination with the CMHO, ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate, contribute to the organization and delivery of various professional in-house trainings.

Position in Organization:

  • Position Title : Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes)
  • Duty Station : Nairobi, Kenya
  • Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P3
  • Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
  • Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
  • Closing Date : 13 September 2022

Qualification:

  • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s degree in Community of Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution.

Experience:

  • Five Years Of Relevant Professional Experience.

How to Apply IOM Migration Health Officer Jobs 2022

Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.

Then to apply, go to https://recruit.iom.int/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDAwRDNBQUE5N0RDMUVERDhBOTJGRDBBOTIwMzYxMjImY2FuZF90eXBlPUVYVA%3d%3d&sap-wd-configid=ZHRRCF_A_POSTING_APPLY&sap-theme=iom_corbu&sap-client=100&sap-language=EN#

The Closing Date: 13th Sept 2022.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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