National Public Health Officer at the International Organization for Migration (IOM)

International Organization for Migration is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Public Health Officer

SVN No.: SVN2023.013
Location: Abuja
IOM Classification: NOB
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Organizational Unit: Migration Health Assessment Center
Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term (SST) 6 months with the possibility of extension

 About International Organization for Migration: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) – 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.

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in a Health-related field (such as Medicine, Health Sciences, Public Health) from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• University Degree in a Health-related field (such as Health Sciences, Public health Administration) from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Licenses to practice in the relevant medical field in Nigeria

Experience:

• At least four years of professional experience in global public health and migration health-related issues, including in the context of Humanitarian context.
• Professional/formal training in epidemiology, Monitoring & Evaluation, Reproductive Health, or medical statistics is highly desirable.
• Experience in project development and management, training, and capacity building.
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and establishing and maintaining working relations with senior government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, and Donors, including familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create a team-oriented environment.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Applications via email to: [email protected] indicating the Position applied for on the subject line.
And
Click here to apply online

Important Information & Notice

• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
• For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter of not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to “Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM)”, and with a subject line “SVN2023.15 Yola Senior Project Assistant (Monitoring & Evaluation and Reporting-MER) COMITAS G5”.
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other  fees). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

 Application Closing Date
7th March, 2023.