Programme Coordinator (EIPT - Expanded Immunization and Presumptive Treatment)
Position Title : Programme Coordinator (EIPT - Expanded Immunization and
Presumptive Treatment)
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 : 31 May 2016
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 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, Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of IOM Kenya Country Office through the Regional Health Assessment Coordinator Saharan Africa at IOM Kenya, the technical supervision of Senior Migration Health Advisor/USRAP in IOM Washington, and in close coordination with the Migration Health Division Headquarters and other IOM Regional Health Assessment Coordinators, the successful candidate will be responsible for the technical supervision, effective coordination, and strategic direction of the Expanded Immunization and Presumptive Treatment Programme within the scope of the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP).
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Work together with IOM Washington, MHD Regional and Country offices on implementation of the Expanded Immunization and Presumptive Treatment Programme (EIPT) worldwide.
- Review, collate, document and analyze current practices in performing the EIPT Programme, assist in developing global and country specific guidelines and SOPs.
- Prepare training materials and train staff in implementing EIPT Programme in IOMs HAP.
- Design and implement the monitoring and evaluation tools for the vaccination programme and the presumptive treatment activities.
- Strengthen existing and, when necessary, develop new reporting and analytical instruments to describe the performance and effectiveness of EIPT Programme.
- Serve as a principal point for review and follow up on the Adverse Events Reports required within the EIPT Programme.
- Provide guidance and overview in setting up new EIPT operations worldwide.
- In coordination with Regional Health Assessment Coordinators for their respective regions, provide assistance to MHD teams in writing analytical reports and papers which reflect and interpret relevant vaccination and presumptive treatment data.
- Assist IOM missions in implementing other expanded health assessment activities for the US
refugees, in consultation with supervisors.
- Liaise with health authorities of the host countries, international and government organizations, including but not limited to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention - USA; WHO on relevant migration health issues, in consultation with supervisors.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Masters degree in Medicine, Health Administration/Management or Public Health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or
• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in implementation of Vaccination and presumptive treatment programmes, preferably in Africa;
• Experience in the area of migration health, having worked for USRAP a distinctive advantage;
• Knowledge of programme implementation, which includes management of administrative issues, monitoring and evaluation; collaboration with international and local governmental counterparts.
Languages
Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of other IOM official language(s) 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM Recruitment system, by 31 May 2016 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
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 recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 18.05.2016 to 31.05.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/98 (P) - Programme Coordinator (EIPT) (P3) - Nairobi, Kenya (54792929) Released
Posting: Posting NC54792946 (54792946) Released
