Overview
Responsible and accountable for the implementation of MHD programmes and contribute to designing new interventions with key donors in countries covered by the RO Dakar.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the timely and effective implementation of MHD programme activities.
- Assist in developing and monitoring project work plans and budgets.
- Incorporate interventions to address the health needs of mobile populations into other IOM programmes.
- Coordinate activities and ensure synergies and consistency across all MHD programmatic areas.
- Provide technical support for capacity-building activities related to public health and health promotion for migrants.
- Support on cross-thematic coordination to ensure MHD’s contributions to advance Regional strategic plan.
- Assist IOM’s Regional and Country Offices in sharing information, documenting best practices, and contributing to the development of evidence-based public health approaches.
- Support research on general and migration-related public health topics.
- Identify and disseminate critical developments and best practices in public health.
- Participate in relevant coordination meetings and forums.
- Support in preparation of reports, presentations, and publications.
- Contribute to the development of knowledge products and policy briefs.
- Support data collection and analysis for relevant health activities.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Experience
At least two years of relevant work experience in migration and health, public health or a related field. This could include roles in research, program implementation, policy analysis, or project management; Experience working in migration and health programs in field settings, such as refugee camps, migration health assessment and migrant response centers, or communities affected by displacement, is highly valued. Exposure to working in an international or multicultural environment, or experience or experience working with international organizations, NGOs, or UN agencies, is often preferred. Experience in conducting research, data analysis, and preparing reports on migration and health issues is valuable for this position.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health, global health, epidemiology, population health, community health, health policy, health administration, health management, or 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 experience.
