Under the overall supervision of the Head of Satellite-Office (HoSO) in Zamboanga, direct supervision of the Sr. Technical and Liaison Assistant for GHS in Zamboanga, the successful candidate will have direct engagement with Provincial Health Office, and is responsible and accountable for ensuring the fulfilment of quality implementation of IOM health programming operations, particularly support in direct provision of health services to vulnerable mobile populations, as well as coordination and administration of health components in the province and cities of Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, Sulu.

Assist in planning, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring health programs and initiatives tailored to the needs of the local population in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan,Sulu as guided by the Sr. Technical and Liaison Assistant.

Support in ensuring proper and regular communication and collaboration with stakeholders such as health and non-health government partners, private sectors, and other development and humanitarian partners.

Support capacity building and mentoring sessions to health partners and ensure their application of the provided technical assistance on DRMM-H, surveillance, and migration health management.

Support health workers and frontline responders at Points of Entry/Exit and referral facilities to deliver inclusive health services to migrants and mobile populations, such as screening, testing, treatment, and referrals.

Monitor utilization of health kits and testing/screening equipment, ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control, and waste management protocols.

Manage data collection records and facilitate drafting monthly status reports, briefing notes, and other forms of documentation related to the health programming in Tawi-Tawi.

Support organisation, implementation, and monitoring of community and stakeholder engagement activities and such as monitoring, consultations, focus groups discussions, information campaigns, surveys, mapping, trainings, and activities.

Perform various administrative and clerical tasks such as preparing the necessary activity logistic arrangements and requests such as documents, materials and resources for the smooth execution of activities and office functions in the province.

Respond to general information requests and inquiries.

Assist in the implementation of IOM’s policies and protocols on PSEA and AAP, such as through dissemination of relevant messages and information.

Undertake duty travels in support of the programme.

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Sr. Technical and Liaison Assistant for GHS in Zamboanga

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 – Choose a level.

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.

This role has no team management responsibility

To be advised