National Migration Health Project Officer

POST DESCRIPTION

1. POSITION INFORMATION

Position title:                                                             National Migration Health Project Officer

Position grade:                                                          NO-A

Duty station:                                                             IOM LILONGWE - MALAWI

Position number            

Job family:                                                                 Migration Health

Organizational unit:                                                 Migration Health

Is this a Country Office based position?:               IOM Country Office Malawi

Position rated on:                                                     13 April 2021

Reports directly to:                                                  Chief of Mission

Number of Direct Reports:                                      Two

 

2. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

1. Background

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Migration Agency is a dynamic and growing inter-governmental organization, with 173 member states.  IOM is committed to the principle that “humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society”. Established in 1951 and now active in over 440 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to promote international cooperation to address operational challenges of migration and mobility, assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. IOM addresses the migratory phenomenon from an integral and holistic perspective, including links to development, to maximize its benefits and minimize its negative effects.

IOM’s Migration Health programmes address the health needs of individual migrants as well as the public health needs of transit and host communities by assisting governmental and non-governmental partners in the development and implementation of relevant policies and programmes. IOM’s Migration Health programmes address the health needs of individual migrants as well as the public health needs of host communities by assisting governmental and non-governmental partners in the development and implementation of relevant policies and programmes. Regarding the field of migration health, IOM focuses on three strategic programme areas:

1) Migration Health Assessments and Travel Assistance: Providing health assessment services to migrants and refugees on behalf of destination governments. Services include physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, vaccinations, DNA testing, and treatment of excludable conditions as per the specific guidelines of receiving governments.

2) Health Promotion and Assistance for Migrants: Providing health services that meet the specific needs of migrants and their host communities, across a wide range of priority areas such as sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR); mental health; immunizations; environmental health and hygiene; outbreak preparedness; and communicable disease prevention, surveillance, and control. Furthermore, this programme area involves health promotion and education on migration health, while developing government and community capacity in identifying and responding to the health-related challenges of migration and population mobility.

3) Migration Health Assistance for Crisis-affected Populations: Supporting governments and populations during the acute phase and in the aftermath of emergencies by managing health issues related to the mass movement of people and arranging medical evacuation for individuals. Activities include psychosocial assistance, communicable disease control.

4) Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants: Provide health services that meet the specific need of migrants in host communities, across a wide range of priority areas such as sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), mental health, immunizations, environmental health and hygiene; outbreak preparedness; and communicable disease prevention, surveillance and control. Furthermore, this programme area involves health promotion and education on migration health, while developing government and community capacity in identifying and responding to the health-related challenges of migration and population mobility.

5) Migration Health Assistance for Crisis-affected Population: Support Governments and populations during the acute phase in the aftermath of emergencies by managing health issues related to the mass movement of people and arranging medical evacuation for individuals. Activities include psychosocial assistance, communicable disease control and response, and reconstruction of damaged health infrastructure.

To enhance migration health programmes in cross-border and major transport corridors in Southern Africa, IOM received funding from the Kingdom of the Netherlands to implement the project entitled: “Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR)-HIV Knows No Borders (KNB)”. The programme is implemented in partnership with Save the Children International and in close collaboration with Ministries of Health, other UN agencies and local community organizations. The programme’s overall impact objective is to contribute to improved SRH-HIV outcomes and quality of life among young vulnerable people (YVP) aged 10 to 29 years, including migrants and sex workers living in migration affected communities in six countries (Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia) in Southern African region by December 2026.

 

This overarching goal will be achieved through the following interdependent intermediate outcomes:

1. Healthy Choices: Young vulnerable people (YVP), including migrants and sex workers living in migration affected communities in six countries in Southern African region have safe sexual behaviour and greater freedom of choice about their HIV and SRH rights by December 2026.
2. Access to Services: Young vulnerable people (YVP), including migrants and sex workers living in migration affected communities in six countries of Southern Africa have increased access to and utilization of quality SRH-HIV and other support services by December 2026.
3. Creating an enabling environment: Young vulnerable people (YVP), including migrants and sex workers living in migration affected communities in six countries of Southern Africa have their SRH-HIV rights and needs progressively addressed in changed socio-cultural norms, policy reforms and implementation at local, national and regional levels by December 2026.

 

Against this background, IOM in Malawi is looking to employ a National Migration Health Project Coordinator to manage the implementation of the SRHR and HIV Knows No Knows Borders (KNB) project and other migration health initiatives undertaken by the mission. In Malawi, the KNB programme is implemented in districts of Mchinji, Mwanza and Neno and at the national level.

 

Under the overall and direct supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission Malawi, in close coordination with the Regional Programme Coordinator for the SRHR Programme, and Regional Migration Health Thematic Specialist (RTS) and the Regional Project Development Officer (RPDO), the successful candidate will be responsible for promoting, and implementing the full range of IOM migration health activities in Malawi.  The incumbent will be responsible for the overall management, coordination and implementation of the SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders Project in Malawi. The incumbent will proactively engage in networking amongst partners and stakeholders at the provincial and national levels to ensure project results are achieved. The position is based in IOM’s office, Lilongwe with frequent travels to the field.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Manage and coordinate the implementation of the migration health project, “SRHR-HIV Knows No Borders” including:

• Planning, coordination and implementation of the HIV and SRHR project interventions
• Regularly monitor and report on programme progress and provide feedback to the Regional Migration Health/SRHR Team and stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain effective partnerships on migration health (such as SRHR, TB and HIV and emergency health) with line ministries, national authorities, international organizations or NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Participate in development of interventions that will contribute to the migration health project results.
• Draft annual and quarterly work plans and reports, as per an agreed format and with specific indicators for submission to the Regional Migration Health team.

2. Provide project administrative support through:

• Regularly monitoring of project budgets, ensuring that expenditure is in line with timeframes and allocated funds and plans.
• Reviewing project implementation budget expenditure of implementing partners (IP’s) and consolidate internal project progress and update reports.
• Identify staff needs, supervise and appraise staff working on the project

3. Conduct capacity building of project staff and implementing partners to:

• Ensure effective implementation, monitoring and coordination of project activities to achieve the desired results.
• Support activities leading to full integration of migration, SRHR, Gender equality and migrant right to healthcare into strategies and policies at partner and national levels.
• Adhere to agreed standards of implementation, IOM’s strategic results framework, M&E and data collection including project reporting requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the DHIS2 database.
• Enhance knowledge management and shared learning within the project and among stakeholders.

4. Participate in the development of new migration health programmes through mobilization of additional resources in coordination with RPDO.
5. Contribute to regional and national policy dialogue and the exchange of best practices on SRHR and migration through expert meetings and preparation of policy and technical briefs in coordination with the regional program team.
6. Participate as a member of various coordinating bodies including, but not limited to national technical working groups and regional events in coordination with the CoM.
7. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

4. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• University degree in Nursing, Medicine and Community or Public Health from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of professional experience; or
• Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, or other related fields from an accredited academic institution.

EXPERIENCE

• Professional experience in migration health, epidemiology and/or public health, capacity building, project development and monitoring and evaluation.
• Previous work experience with UN or IOM and knowledge of the Malawi Government system an advantage.

SKILLS

• Substantial experience in project implementation and in the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation plans for HIV, SRHR and other health programmes at the country level, preferably with experience in the field of health research, monitoring and/or evaluation.
• Substantial knowledge of public health concepts, policies, tools and instruments that relate to migration and health.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

5. LANGUAGES

Required

Language required for the position: Fluency in English (oral and written).           

Desirable

Desirable language: knowledge of local languages Chichewa

 

6. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political convection and other differences.
• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.

 

SIGNATURES:

 

IOM internal staff, as well as qualified external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates (None-IOM Staff members).

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, is a citizen of Malawi or a holder of permanent residence permit for Malawi.

 

 

 Submit your application to:

The Resources Management Officer

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Sogecoa Golden Peacock Hotel Complex, Area 13, Plot No.97,

Lilongwe, Malawi.

Email: lilongwevacancy@iom.int.

 

Closing date for submission is on 17 February 2023

 

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.