Jordan: Migration Health Officer (Data Processing and Quality Control)

Position Title : Migration Health Officer (Data Processing and Quality Control)
Duty Station : Amman, Jordan
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One Year Fixed Term with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 13 September 2016

Reference Code: VN 2016/178

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, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, 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, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
3. External female candidates. Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Jordan for administrative matters,
and the direct supervision of the Regional Migration Health Assessments Coordinator (RMHAC)
for Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the successful candidate will be responsible for
providing planning, clinical oversight, quality control, reporting, follow up and related technical
support to the RMHAC for the migration health assessments and treatment of migrants assisted
by the Organization in the MENA region.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Organize and manage comprehensive data collection, analysis, and reporting system for all Migration Health Assessments related operations in the Middle East and North Africa region, including: a. standardizing the use of data entry software applications and protocols; b. data analysis on stages of health assessment, presumptive treatment, HIV testing and counselling, pre-departure examinations, flight cancellations on medical grounds, vaccinations, laboratory testing outcomes, radiology testing outcomes, TB treatment, TST reading, medical escorting, incidents reporting and other relevant data, as needed; c. files transmission monitoring and reporting, to the Resettlement Supporting Center (RSC), as well as to the US, Australian, the UK, and Canadian embassies in Amman as well as their respective health units in the capitals.
2. Review and analyse medical information of health assessment forms received from screening locations in the region for understanding the epidemiology, needs, and specificities from medical point of view of the refugees and migrants in the region.
3. Aggregate medical data for creating evidence-based advice on needed follow-up actions and pre-departure medical activities.
4. Develop quality control mechanisms and reporting systems for the migration health assessment (MHA) programmes in the MENA region, with particular focus on the USRAP, Australia, UK and Canada Programmes.
5. Provide functional supervision to all Data Entry/Processing staff in MENA.
6. Assist the RMHAC in the establishment of tele-medicine / tele-radiology services coverage in the region. Examine the possibilities of organization and implementation of a bar code system; planning tool; MHD web site; incident reports tool; induction tools for new staff; document management system.
7. Provide direct links and coordination of data exchange with IOM OPS, RSC and other relevant external partners.
8. Contribute to the planning and monitoring of mobile health assessment operations, individual follow-up of medical cases and pre-departure arrangements, as necessary. This may include assisting the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator in planning and coordinating activities with IOM Operations and field staff, counterparts as well as IOM and non-IOM panel physicians across the region.
9. Assist in timely clearance on Medical Forms in need of counter-signature, Dr’s advice, clearance on follow up cases after results/reports reception from all over the region.
10. Ensure timely flow of documents and data to concerned counterparts in the respect of confidentiality of matters.
11. Train and supervise medical data staff to assist with clerical duties related to medical data processing and document filing. Provide IT support to Medical sub-Units within the covered region.
12. Prepare administrative reports and programme updates as necessary. In particular, prepare annual reports on USRAP, Australia, Canada and the UK MHA’s activities and major parameters of the programs, and ad-hoc relevant and related reports, as requested by the RMHAC or as per a regular reporting timetable.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Medical Doctor with minimum of nine years of relevant professional experience, three of which must be in clinical medicine.

• Medical Doctor with master’s degree in Public Health, or Specialization in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or similar related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; three years of which must be clinical experience.
  Experience

• Experience in TB programmes, migration health, disease control, and public health of refugees and migrants in an international organization, UN agency or hospital; health sector experience in the Middle East;

• Knowledge of public health as well as general migration related issues;

• Knowledge of specialized medical software is mandatory. Knowledge of eMedical and Mimosa

• Web is mandatory;

• Thorough knowledge of the CDC Technical Instructions for medical examination and the needs of the United States Refugee Admissions Program;

• Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy and confidentiality at all levels of the health assessment process;

• Advanced level of computer literacy;

• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills;

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently within the region.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic 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 September 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 31.08.2016 to 13.09.2016