SHORT VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates

Position : Senior Medical Assistant
Organizational Unit : Migration Health Unit
Duty Station : Yemen, Marib
IOM Classification : G 6
Type of Appointment : Special Short-Term (SST) Graded Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
SVN No. : SVN2020/099
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : Monday 20 July 2020

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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope:
Working under the overall supervision of the Senior Programmes Coordinator (Migration Health), and under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Migration Health) 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. Develop and keep up-to-date Health Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);
2. Supervise and train Medical Assistants in compliance to the Health Medical Assistants’ SOPs; including medical teams and their daily tasks and attendance and coordinate their shifts and leaves
3. Monitor the delivery of primary health care services. as required;
4. Ensure Fitness To Travel (FTT) for beneficiaries are carried out as required;
5. Coordinate with the protection unit for all Voluntary Humanitarian Returns (VHR) as and when required.
6. Receive and revise the inventories for medicines, medical supplies and medical equipment in the given health facility;
7. Facilitate referral of patients with moderate to severe medical conditions, including to higher health care facilities.
8. Assist in improving the integrity of beneficiary relations w by proposing key fraud prevention measures;
9. Oversee the completion of medical forms, DNA packages and other medical documents and ensure they are transmitted to relevant partners, either by electronic means or by courier services. Verify that correct contacts and physical address are used whenever documents are transmitted by courier services and ensure to inform the receiving party of the parcel tracking number as required.
10. Prepare and review monthly statistics on Health Services.
11. Prepare purchase request forms for procurement of equipment and working materials for Migration Health Unit (MHU) activities.;
12. 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;
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
EDUCATION

• University Degree/ Certificate in Medicine or related discipline with progressive experience of at least Six Years. (Four Years for Bachelor’s Degree holders);

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Relevant Progressive 6 Years Experience (4 years for Medical’s Degree holders) 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
English and Arabic
Required Competencies
Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be
considered.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, national of the country with automatic right to live and work in the country, and security clearances.

Female with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the following link

https://iom.akhtaboot.com/en/yemen/jobs/marib/137533-SVN2020-099-Marib-Senior-Medical-Assistant--G6-at-IOM--Yemen

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
“Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted”

Posting period:
14 July 2020 to 20 July 2020