Job Description

Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position:  Medical Assistant
• Organizational Unit: MHU
• Duty Station: Yemen, Al-Baydha
• IOM Classification: Daily UG equivalent to M5
• Type of Appointment: Third Party Contracted (TPC) MPH Daily Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal).
• CFCV No.: CFCV2024.053
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Monday, 2nd Dec. 2024

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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Working under the overall supervision of the Senior Programmes Coordinator (MH), and under the direct supervision of the National Project health Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Medical Services in Yemen:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1.    Comply with Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s);
2.    Coordinate IOM health activities in Al-Baydha.
3.    Work closely with the Medical teams in compliance to the Health Medical Assistants’ SOPs; including medical teams and their daily tasks and attendance and coordinate their shifts and leaves
4.    Monitor the delivery of primary health care services to vulnerable conflict-affected Yemeni’s, migrants and
IDPs and hospital referral for patient with needs for specialized services.
5.    Ensure systematic data collection, compilation and reporting on all health activities are provided at Al- Baydha level.
6.    Assist in coordinating the provision of health services to the targeted beneficiaries. 
7.    Assist in the development, deployment and ongoing implementation and management of the emergency services for conflict-affected Yemeni’s, migrants, and IDPs.
8.    Assist in collection of beneficiary stories and service evaluations in coordination with the IOM Migration Health Unit (MHU).
9.    Suggest improvements to strengthen internal control mechanisms; provide inputs for new procedures to complement and/or adapt existing instructions in an effort to achieve streamlining efficiencies.
10.    Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• University Degree/ Certificate in Medicine with progressive experience of at least Three Years;

Experience:

• Minimum Relevant Progressive 03 Years’ Experience in managing health related activities, large dynamic teams,
• and other related background;
• Demonstrated Knowledge and Understanding medical terminology and background is an added advantage;
• High computer literacy in Windows and MS Office (especially Excel) is mandatory,
• Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations is an added advantage.

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in Arabic & English Working language.

Required Competencies

• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 1)

• 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.

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates , will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.
• 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.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID- 19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
• 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.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
• Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.