International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for Public Health Specialist according to the terms of reference below. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int not later than 3 May 2011 indicating the reference code below as subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Reference No : SVN/ID10/2011/017
Position Title : Public Health Specialist
Classification : General Staff, G6
Duty Station : Sikakap (Mentawai), West Sumatera - Indonesia
Type & duration of contract : Special All Inclusive Contract, 3 months with possibility of
Extension with the possibility for extension until end of project (December 2011)
Background
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) responds to heightened health risks and vulnerabilities among the affected populations in post conflict, natural disasters, climate change and other crises that result in population movements.
On 25 October 2010, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 240km southwest of South Pagai, Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, resulting in a substantial localized tsunami striking the Mentawai Islands. The overall humanitarian situation in the tsunami-affected areas remains dire and the IDP population now living in relocation camps
is exposed to a combination of high risk factors for the outbreak of epidemics and life threatening communicable diseases. In this context, IOM will implement a project on "Preparedness and control of communicable diseases with epidemic and life threatening potential in IDP settings".
General functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission IOM Jakarta and the direct supervision of the IOM Project Manager and in close coordination with Migration Health Advisor IOM Indonesia and related units, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation of public health related aspects of the "Preparedness and control of communicable diseases with epidemic and life threatening potential in IDP settings" project, in compliance with IOM established procedures, to ensure orderly and timely implementation of project activities. In particular he/she will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the project manager, project staff and other IOM Indonesia colleagues to ensure the delivery of cohesive and community focused activities in line with the projects activity schedule, expected results and objectives as determined in the project documents;
2. Deliver quality and timely reporting on project activities to the project manager as input to internal and external including donor reports;
3. Contribute to the collection of base-line data and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities and results;
4. Coordinate and liaise closely with district and provincial health authorities on establishment of a syndrome detection approach to disease surveillance that involves participation from communities and primary health care workers.
5. Conduct an initial technical evaluation of the existing surveillance system to identify points for system strengthening.
6. Establish community Health Volunteer Team in sub-villages across three islands (Pagai Utara, Pagai Selatan and Sipora).
7. Conduct a community health assessment to identify gaps, available health services and resources.
8. Provide technical assistance to DHO (District Health Office) and local health facilities to develop/update guidelines on how to record population medical data with ability to process and manage data fed through the EWARN surveillance system.
9. In Close coordination with PHO (Provincial Health Office) and DHO (District Health Office), conduct training of volunteers in EWARN principles to enable basic case detection, reporting and referral.
10. In close coordination with PHO and DHO, conduct training of medical staff on clinical management for key conditions.
11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Project Manager.
Desirable Qualifications:
University Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field; At least five years of experience in public health / communicable diseases in emergency or development settings, preferably in Indonesia;
Demonstrated hands-on experience and/or understanding of the relevant technical competencies required for the specific post in public health promotion related to issues in humanitarian and development contexts, including disease surveillance; Theoretical knowledge and proven practical experience with capacity building; Experience of using participative methodologies and a range of health promotion approaches in working with communities; Base-line survey, needs assessment, activity planning and reporting skills; Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to adapt to the cultural context; Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally; Ability and desire to work in a challenging environment with few support services; Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of database software desirable
Languange : Good English and Bahasa Indonesia language skills;
For more detail info about us, please visit : www.iom.or.id
Reference No : SVN/ID10/2011/017
Position Title : Public Health Specialist
Classification : General Staff, G6
Duty Station : Sikakap (Mentawai), West Sumatera - Indonesia
Type & duration of contract : Special All Inclusive Contract, 3 months with possibility of
Extension with the possibility for extension until end of project (December 2011)
Background
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) responds to heightened health risks and vulnerabilities among the affected populations in post conflict, natural disasters, climate change and other crises that result in population movements.
On 25 October 2010, a 7.7 magnitude earthquake occurred 240km southwest of South Pagai, Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia, resulting in a substantial localized tsunami striking the Mentawai Islands. The overall humanitarian situation in the tsunami-affected areas remains dire and the IDP population now living in relocation camps
is exposed to a combination of high risk factors for the outbreak of epidemics and life threatening communicable diseases. In this context, IOM will implement a project on "Preparedness and control of communicable diseases with epidemic and life threatening potential in IDP settings".
General functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission IOM Jakarta and the direct supervision of the IOM Project Manager and in close coordination with Migration Health Advisor IOM Indonesia and related units, the incumbent is responsible for the implementation of public health related aspects of the "Preparedness and control of communicable diseases with epidemic and life threatening potential in IDP settings" project, in compliance with IOM established procedures, to ensure orderly and timely implementation of project activities. In particular he/she will perform the following duties and responsibilities:
1. Work closely with the project manager, project staff and other IOM Indonesia colleagues to ensure the delivery of cohesive and community focused activities in line with the projects activity schedule, expected results and objectives as determined in the project documents;
2. Deliver quality and timely reporting on project activities to the project manager as input to internal and external including donor reports;
3. Contribute to the collection of base-line data and monitoring and evaluation of the project activities and results;
4. Coordinate and liaise closely with district and provincial health authorities on establishment of a syndrome detection approach to disease surveillance that involves participation from communities and primary health care workers.
5. Conduct an initial technical evaluation of the existing surveillance system to identify points for system strengthening.
6. Establish community Health Volunteer Team in sub-villages across three islands (Pagai Utara, Pagai Selatan and Sipora).
7. Conduct a community health assessment to identify gaps, available health services and resources.
8. Provide technical assistance to DHO (District Health Office) and local health facilities to develop/update guidelines on how to record population medical data with ability to process and manage data fed through the EWARN surveillance system.
9. In Close coordination with PHO (Provincial Health Office) and DHO (District Health Office), conduct training of volunteers in EWARN principles to enable basic case detection, reporting and referral.
10. In close coordination with PHO and DHO, conduct training of medical staff on clinical management for key conditions.
11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Project Manager.
Desirable Qualifications:
University Degree in Public Health, Nursing or related field; At least five years of experience in public health / communicable diseases in emergency or development settings, preferably in Indonesia;
Demonstrated hands-on experience and/or understanding of the relevant technical competencies required for the specific post in public health promotion related to issues in humanitarian and development contexts, including disease surveillance; Theoretical knowledge and proven practical experience with capacity building; Experience of using participative methodologies and a range of health promotion approaches in working with communities; Base-line survey, needs assessment, activity planning and reporting skills; Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to adapt to the cultural context; Strong teamwork skills and the ability to build good relations both internally and externally; Ability and desire to work in a challenging environment with few support services; Proficient in Microsoft Office, Knowledge of database software desirable
Languange : Good English and Bahasa Indonesia language skills;
For more detail info about us, please visit : www.iom.or.id
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