Field Assistant (Public Health) - 3 Positions - G4

The successful candidate will: 

1. Assist in the implementation, and monitoring of project activities in coordination with the senior field coordinator.
2. Support the work of IOM public health outreach activities and assist in monitoring the community health workers with the area of responsibility to ensure that all assigned tasks are completed and reported promptly. Report any incomplete tasks and wrongdoings to the direct supervisor.
3. Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
4. Assist in strengthening health surveillance and increase the identification of TB and HIV and link identified patients to diagnosis and treatment
5. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
6. Ensure regular and structured visits to IOM-supported health facilities and institutions and draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
7. Participate in the data collection for assessments and surveys designed to understand the health needs, barriers to access to healthcare and health-seeking behaviours and decisions of the target population.
8. Support in the organization of meetings, workshops and training sessions in coordination with the Senior field coordinator.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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 

• 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.

Managerial Competencies 

• Leadership: provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their potential.
• Empowering others & building trust: creates an atmosphere of trust and an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Strategic thinking and vision: works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.