Infection Prevention and Control (IPC Project Officer) at IOM

Under overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the Emergency and Stabilisation (E&S) Programme Coordinator, and direct supervision of the Emergency Coordination Officer, the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC Project Officer) will be responsible for providing necessary support and contributions to the implementation of IOM’s emergency and stabilisation projects in relation IPC. In carrying out his/her functions, the incumbent will also closely coordinate with the Medical and Health Unit in the mission.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Lead on the development of E&S IPC strategy in close collaboration with senior management in the mission, field offices and relevant external stakeholders;
• Work with E&S units to ensure IPC guidance, and activities where possible, are mainstreamed across programme areas;
• Guide the field work conducted by field offices (FOs) to identify and engage affected populations in relation to IPC response; Undertake assessment of community-based social protection institutions, healthcare facilities, entry exit control points (EECPs) and other facilities as required to monitor and enhance implementation of IPC policies and practices, identifying gaps and providing recommendations to address them.
• Develop a community centered IPC response, working with local communities/targeted groups to identify gaps/needs, most vulnerable groups and develop targeted and innovative responses to both raise awareness, address gaps and help strengthen existing mechanisms.
• Provide technical support and guidance including the develop of resources and tools, such as guidelines, SoPs, assessments for IPC activities across the different communities IOM engages with
• Undertake overall management, coordination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of IPC activities in the
• Eastern Conflict Areas (ECA);
• Support all mission fundraising efforts in relation to implementation of Mission IPC strategy; including contributing to the drafting of project proposals
• Work with relevant line ministries, authorities and other local stakeholders to build capacity of and raise awareness amongst community health and social workers using existing IPC models and emerging guidance on COVID 19 ensuring all efforts are in line with Ukrainian national policy and WHO recommendations.
• Coordinate with the Ministry of Health of Ukraine and key national technical partners, regional authorities as well as non-governmental organizations, UN agencies and humanitarian actors on IOM and partner/stakeholder activities, and advise senior management on opportunities for collaboration where viable;
• Represent IOM in relevant forums and coordinate/collaborate with relevant stakeholders to increase IOMs presence and engagement in IPC;
• Contribute to reporting and analysis of IPC activities as needed;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
• Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferably in medicine, public health management, or equivalent with at least 2 years of professional experience.
Or

Master’s degree preferably in medicine, public health management, or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience of working with governmental authorities, local or international NGOs or UN agencies is a distinct advantage;
• Knowledge and understanding of the context in ECA and specifically the health sector.
• Advanced PC knowledge.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issue of emergency response in Ukraine;
• Ability to deliver results under the circumstances in the Eastern Conflict Area.

Languages

Fluency in English, Ukrainian, Russian is required.

For more information, please visit our website: https://iom.org.ua/en/vacancies

Other

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

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and security clearances.

A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications on IOM Personal History Form (http://iom.org.ua/en/personal_history or iom.org.ua/sites/default/files/personal_history_form_2016.xls) to [email protected] by 23 September 2020 at the latest, referring to this advertisement in the subject line of your message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Full time / Повна зайнятість International Organization for Migration