Position Title : Migration Health Officer
Duty Station : Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment : Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 05 March 2024
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 a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and
inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
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 non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo
(the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See;
Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar;
Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru;
Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname;
The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission in Cox’s Bazar and the direct
supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Emergency Health), the Migration Health Officer will
be responsible and accountable for supporting the Migration Health team of in IOM Bangladesh
Country Office towards the successful implementation of IOM Migration Health related projects
in Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office. The successful candidate will assist and support the Emergency
Health Programme Coordinator with oversight, coordination, implementation, and particularly
quality control and quality assurance of IOM’s emergency health response.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Assist in the provision of direct oversight to the emergency health response including
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planning and implementation of project activities, (i.e. human resources, medical equipment and
supplies, health infrastructure, health information system).
2. Supervise the health teams in all IOM-supported health facilities, outreach, and referral
activities in Cox’s Bazar Sub-Office.
3. Supervise the National Programme Officers to ensure quality control and quality assurance is
mainstreamed in field-level coordination and implementation of planned activities (including
primary health care, immunization and SRH programming).
4. Closely coordinate with other IOM technical advisors in both health and non-health sectors to
ensure the mainstreaming of proper implementation of specific interventions required under their
respective technical thematic areas under the overall guidance of the Emergency Health
Programme
Coordinator and in consultation with health and other concerned sectors.
5. Implement and coordinate, with the overall CXB health sector, IOM Emergency Preparedness
and Response (EPR) plan for disease outbreaks and natural disasters. This may include the
establishment of disease-specific treatment facilities, management of emergency medical
transportation (EMT) system and the recruitment and training of surge medical teams to lead the
response.
6. Provide technical support to the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team on the overall
monitoring and evaluation of health interventions, specifically aiming at increasing effectiveness,
improving quality of care and recommending detailed action plans for implementation.
7. Ensure proper reporting by all health facilities into the Early Warning Alert and Response
System (EWARS) and national Demographic Health Information System (DHIS) system and
produce and analyse regular epidemiological reports in conjunction with the Emergency Health
Programme Coordinator.
8. Liaise closely with IOM teams and other stakeholders providing Water Sanitation and
Hygiene (WASH), Shelter/ Non-Food Items (NFI), Protection, Needs and Population Monitoring
(NPM) and Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM)/Site Management to facilitate
cross-cutting health
issues and concerns are mainstreamed and addressed across relevant sectors.
9. Participate in health and other sector-related meetings including thematic subgroups and
technical working groups. Key counterparts will include, among others, the Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare (MoHFW), World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and national implementing partners.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Nursing, Medicine, Community or Public Health or a related field from an
accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Programmatic field experience in displaced population health and in programme development;
including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions and resource
mobilization.
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Skills
• Knowledge of structures and functions of national and international health agencies and
donors;
• Familiarity with the health sector in the region and/or other similar resources-limited contexts is
an advantage;
• Skill in strengthening health service delivery programs, training, performance and quality
improvement and monitoring and evaluation;
• The ability to provide technical training in a clear understandable way for the field staff
considering cultural sensitivities;
• Development of health program proposals;
• Excellent writing, communication, and negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical abilities and demonstrated capacity to draft and edit technical documents;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain trust and good working relationships with
counterparts;
• Capacity for creative thinking;
• Team-oriented, but with capacity to work independently and with minimal supervision;
• Personal commitment, efficiency, and flexibility;
• Strong organizational and time management skills, and ability to deliver under tight timelines;
and,
• Understanding of IOM policies, procedures and institutional tools will be considered an
advantage.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be
fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English required (oral and written). Working knowledge of another
official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) and Bangla is an
advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process,
which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database
(https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural
differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly
treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2
• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve
shared goals and optimize results.
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• 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 actions 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
leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best
and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and
communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
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.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations.
Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period
of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in
the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are
nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security
clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be
required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the
medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late
applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
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system, by 05 March 2024 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment
system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 21.02.2024 to 05.03.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview,
processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank
accounts.
Requisition: SVN 2024 52 Migration Health Officer (P2) Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh (58675656) Released
Posting: Posting NC58675657 (58675657) Released

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