International Organization for Migration Chief Migration Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
International Organization for Migration Chief Migration Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia;Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), and the technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC), the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) is responsible for the development, implementation, management, and oversight of Health Assessment Programmes (HAP) and other migration health initiatives.
The position provides strategic leadership, technical oversight, quality assurance, programme development, staff management, stakeholder engagement, and operational coordination across migration health activities.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Health Assessment Portfolio
Organize and supervise migration health assessments to meet the technical requirements of resettlement countries in the areas of:
Medical examinations
Imaging
Laboratory testing
Vaccinations
Tuberculosis (TB) management
Treatment and referrals
Pre-departure procedures and medical movements
Documentation, certification, and information transmission
Other technical requirements as needed
Ensure health assessment facilities, infrastructure, and equipment meet professional standards for quality, safety, and service delivery.
Ensure sufficient and appropriately qualified human resources are available for programme implementation.
Establish and maintain networks of consultants, medical escorts, and other external resources to support programme delivery.
Ensure all medical personnel maintain valid professional licenses.
Ensure government authorities are informed of IOM health activities and that required approvals and certifications are obtained.
Establish efficient, client-centred systems covering appointments, payment, registration, counselling, examinations, testing, treatment, referrals, reporting of results, and pre-departure activities.
Ensure effective client feedback mechanisms are established and maintained.
Lead quality improvement systems across all areas of the Health Assessment Programme.
Conduct regular quality control and quality assurance activities, including audits, supervisory visits, and performance monitoring.
Implement global Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and develop country-specific SOPs where necessary.
Ensure incidents are reported and managed according to IOM incident management procedures.
Integrate additional public health interventions, including:
Disease surveillance
Outbreak preparedness and response
Health promotion and education
Public health services for host communities
Collaboration with public health institutions
Supervise health and non-health personnel involved in programme delivery.
Ensure timely completion of staff performance evaluations.
Promote adherence to IOM’s Standards of Conduct and report misconduct concerns appropriately.
Develop and implement a staff development and professional training strategy.
Organize and deliver professional in-house training initiatives.
Negotiate and manage agreements with external service providers in coordination with Resource Management staff.
Monitor the quality of outsourced services and implement corrective actions as required.
Maintain relationships with governments, immigration authorities, receiving-country health authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, and national partners.
Ensure confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with IOM Data Protection Principles.
Oversee collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of migration health data.
Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports for the Migration Health Division (MHD).
Oversee budgets and financial management of health programmes.
Monitor project expenditures and identify cost-effective operational solutions.
Coordinate procurement
of medical equipment, vaccines, medications, and medical supplies.
Organize and supervise mobile medical teams where applicable.
Other Health Activities
Strengthen partnerships with Ministries of Health, health institutions, academic institutions, and other stakeholders.
Promote multi-sectoral approaches and collaboration across migration health programming.
Conceptualize, develop, and implement migration health projects benefiting migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), host communities, and crisis-affected populations.
Integrate Health Assessment Programme activities into broader migration-related programming within the Country Office.
Advise colleagues on linkages between Health Assessments, Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants, and Health Assistance to Crisis-Affected Populations.
Identify opportunities to expand migration health programmes and services.
Promote IOM Migration Health Assessment Centres as recognized panel physician sites.
Support proposal development, fundraising, and donor engagement activities.
Collaborate with UN agencies, ministries, embassies, and consulates to identify programme opportunities.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in Medicine from an accredited institution with preferred specialization in:
Internal Medicine
Paediatrics
Anaesthesiology
Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
and:
At least nine (9) years of relevant professional experience, including a minimum of three (3) years in managerial roles; or
University degree in Medicine plus a Master’s Degree in:
Public Health
Community Health
Infectious Diseases
Tropical Medicine
Related fields
with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience, including three (3) years in managerial roles.
Experience
Extensive clinical experience, preferably in multidisciplinary hospitals or international clinical settings.
Experience conducting Migration Health Assessments.
Progressive experience managing health programmes.
Experience in project development, implementation, management, and reporting.
Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset.
Skills
Strong managerial and leadership skills.
Ability to establish and maintain strategic partnerships with governments, health institutions, and development partners.
Strong knowledge of public health principles and practices.
Demonstrated expertise in patient safety and infection prevention and control.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Languages
Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required.
Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an advantage.
Language proficiency may be assessed through written and/or oral examinations during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Organization for Migration Chief Migration Health Officer Jobs in Ethiopia
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