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IOM-Public Health Officer (Mpox)-P2/P3-Bujumbura, Burundi (15% field travel)
Bujumbura, BurundiPosition Title: Public Health Officer (Mpox)
Receiving Agency: IOM
P Level: P2/P3
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi (15% duty travel to Points of Entry bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo foreseen for coordination purposes on an ad-hoc basis)
Duration: 3 months
Language: Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required (oral and written); Working knowledge of Kirundi and/or Kiswahili is desirable.
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 3.
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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex
matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Receiving Agency: IOM
P Level: P2/P3
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi (15% duty travel to Points of Entry bordering the Democratic Republic of the Congo foreseen for coordination purposes on an ad-hoc basis)
Duration: 3 months
Language: Fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required (oral and written); Working knowledge of Kirundi and/or Kiswahili is desirable.
Organizational Context and Scope
IOM Burundi supports the Ministry of Health and the Operational Centre for Public Health Emergencies (COUSP) to strengthen health service capacity at border points to effectively prevent, detect and respond to the infectious diseases and other public health threats. IOM provides integrated surveillance and disease control training for the frontline health staff as well as public health personnel working in border and community areas, necessary medical and health commodities for the border posts, analyses and reports on population mobility trends in priority health zones to inform preparedness efforts, as well as risk communication assistance to sensitize cross border population and neighbouring communities. IOM’s approach for preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks and future health threats is anchored in IOM’s Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) Framework. The framework links an understanding of population mobility with disease surveillance and provides a platform to develop country-specific and multi-country interventions emphasizing health system strengthening along mobility corridors in line with the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR). IOM is the co-lead for Burundi’s National Mpox Response Plan on the pillar “Point of Entry and Surveillance”.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, in close coordination with the Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be required to support the implementation of IOM Migration Health operations. They will be responsible and accountable for assisting and supporting the Migration Health Officer with oversight, coordination, implementation, and particularly quality control and quality assurance of IOM's emergency health response.
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Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Oversee IOM’s daily activities in relation to the Mpox outbreak response with a particular focus on cross-border prevention and surveillance in Burundi.
2. Ensure supervision and building capacity of the IOM’s and the Ministry of Health’s Mpox response team.
3. Support the identification and mobilization of logistical and human resources needed to respond to the Mpox outbreak in a timely and effective manner, in coordination with the Chief of Mission.
4. In coordination with the IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team, analyse opportunities for
Population Movement Mapping (PMM) and Flow monitoring, and mobilise resources for the conduction of activities.
5. Ensure regular reporting (i.e. consolidate Weekly Field Reports from field team) on IOM activities
including key performance indicators and share important developments in relation to the evolution of the Mpox outbreak to the team and partners.
6. Ensure required technical, logistic, information management and financial support is provided to IOM’s
government partner, and the Ministry of Health, to ensure prevention, control and surveillance measures are being implemented in the field at Points of Entry (POE) and Points of Control (POC) level, in line with National SOP’s and International Health Regulations (2005).
7. Ensure that the quality of services is improved at the Point of Entry and other health screening points.
8. Represent IOM in key coordination forums such as the National Response Coordination Meetings under the lead of WHO and other sub-commissions as relevant.
9. Liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities
in their respective geographical area regarding planning and response measures for Mpox.
10. Contribute to IOM resource mobilization by providing substantive inputs on needs, opportunities, implementing partners, operational strategies and financial requirements.
11. Support project development efforts in line with needs identified on the ground and gaps related to
migration health and Mpox response practices and capacity.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
IOM Burundi supports the Ministry of Health and the Operational Centre for Public Health Emergencies (COUSP) to strengthen health service capacity at border points to effectively prevent, detect and respond to the infectious diseases and other public health threats. IOM provides integrated surveillance and disease control training for the frontline health staff as well as public health personnel working in border and community areas, necessary medical and health commodities for the border posts, analyses and reports on population mobility trends in priority health zones to inform preparedness efforts, as well as risk communication assistance to sensitize cross border population and neighbouring communities. IOM’s approach for preparing for and responding to disease outbreaks and future health threats is anchored in IOM’s Health, Border and Mobility Management (HBMM) Framework. The framework links an understanding of population mobility with disease surveillance and provides a platform to develop country-specific and multi-country interventions emphasizing health system strengthening along mobility corridors in line with the 2005 International Health Regulations (IHR). IOM is the co-lead for Burundi’s National Mpox Response Plan on the pillar “Point of Entry and Surveillance”.
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission, in close coordination with the Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be required to support the implementation of IOM Migration Health operations. They will be responsible and accountable for assisting and supporting the Migration Health Officer with oversight, coordination, implementation, and particularly quality control and quality assurance of IOM's emergency health response.
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Responsibilities and Accountabilities
1. Oversee IOM’s daily activities in relation to the Mpox outbreak response with a particular focus on cross-border prevention and surveillance in Burundi.
2. Ensure supervision and building capacity of the IOM’s and the Ministry of Health’s Mpox response team.
3. Support the identification and mobilization of logistical and human resources needed to respond to the Mpox outbreak in a timely and effective manner, in coordination with the Chief of Mission.
4. In coordination with the IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) team, analyse opportunities for
Population Movement Mapping (PMM) and Flow monitoring, and mobilise resources for the conduction of activities.
5. Ensure regular reporting (i.e. consolidate Weekly Field Reports from field team) on IOM activities
including key performance indicators and share important developments in relation to the evolution of the Mpox outbreak to the team and partners.
6. Ensure required technical, logistic, information management and financial support is provided to IOM’s
government partner, and the Ministry of Health, to ensure prevention, control and surveillance measures are being implemented in the field at Points of Entry (POE) and Points of Control (POC) level, in line with National SOP’s and International Health Regulations (2005).
7. Ensure that the quality of services is improved at the Point of Entry and other health screening points.
8. Represent IOM in key coordination forums such as the National Response Coordination Meetings under the lead of WHO and other sub-commissions as relevant.
9. Liaise and coordinate with national and international health and development assistance authorities
in their respective geographical area regarding planning and response measures for Mpox.
10. Contribute to IOM resource mobilization by providing substantive inputs on needs, opportunities, implementing partners, operational strategies and financial requirements.
11. Support project development efforts in line with needs identified on the ground and gaps related to
migration health and Mpox response practices and capacity.
12. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION
• Master’s degree in nursing, medicine, health sciences, community 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
• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably at an international level, and involving migration health issues;
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination, including staff supervision,
design and delivery of humanitarian health assistance in complex environments, including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions and
resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated experience in outbreak preparedness and response measures;
• 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;
• Programmatic field experience in a humanitarian and/or public health emergency is desirable.
SKILLS
• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills (for
example, through extensive experience in writing reports).
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Languages
REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Kirundi and/ or Kiswahili is desirable.
NOTES
This Call for Applications is being made in order to pool applicants, and those who are successful candidates may be deployed on various missions throughout different countries.
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Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:• University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably at an international level, and involving migration health issues;
• Demonstrated experience in emergency response and coordination, including staff supervision,
design and delivery of humanitarian health assistance in complex environments, including planning, implementation and analysis of technical health interventions and
resource mobilization;
• Demonstrated experience in outbreak preparedness and response measures;
• 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;
• Programmatic field experience in a humanitarian and/or public health emergency is desirable.
SKILLS
• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills (for
example, through extensive experience in writing reports).
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
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Languages
REQUIRED
For all applicants, fluency in English and working knowledge of French is required (oral and written).
DESIRABLE
Working knowledge of Kirundi and/ or Kiswahili is desirable.
NOTES
This Call for Applications is being made in order to pool applicants, and those who are successful candidates may be deployed on various missions throughout different countries.
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Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
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 3.
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 actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex
matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
CANADEM and its partners have a no-tolerance policy for inaction to prevent, respond to and follow up on alleged cases of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (SEAH). For this reason, we adhere to all policies, procedures and training of the United Nations on The Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH). CANADEM mandates all deployees successfully complete the PSEA online course. This e-learning course is composed of a set of lessons designed to raise awareness about SEAH, become familiar with a range of measures to combat SEAH, understand the impact on victims and the consequences for UN Personnel who commit Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment.