Thailand: Regional Vaccination and Medical Movement Coordinator – USRAP

Position Title : Regional Vaccination and Medical Movement Coordinator – USRAP
Duty Station : Bangkok, Thailand
Classification : Professional Staff, Grade UG
Type of Appointment : Special short-term ungraded, 5 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date : 01 May 2017
Closing Date : 11 April 2017

Reference Code: CFA 2017/13

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.
Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this
vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or
short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on
Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), and staff members on secondment/loan released by the
Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular,
fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an
ungraded position.

Context:
Under the direct supervision of the MHD Regional Medical Officer, technical supervision of the
Global Vaccination Program Coordinator (IOM Nairobi) and in close coordination with Migration
Health Advisor (IOM Washington) and respective country medical officers, the successful
candidate will be responsible for effective coordination of the regional Expanded Immunization
and Presumptive Treatment Program, Medical Movement technical assistance and other
selected public health activities within the scope of the US Refugee Admissions Program
(USRAP).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
In particular, the incumbent will have following duties and responsibilities:

1. Provide technical support to MHD staff in the region in the area of vaccination and other
   public health activities within the project;
2. Design and apply monitoring and evaluation tools for the vaccination program and the
   presumptive treatment activities;
3. Analyze the data from the different countries in the region to assess coverage of vaccines,
   prepare monthly reports on vaccine consumption, coverage and wastage in the region;
4. Develop health education material for both clinical staff as well as U.S.-bound refugees
   regarding vaccines, assisting in preparing and delivering trainings. Train staff on the best
   techniques and practices in vaccination;
5. Monitor the Adverse Events Following Immunizations (AEFI) surveillance system,
   Non-vaccinated reports and Immunization management system in each country of the region;
6. Serve as a principle coordinating focal point for reviewing and following up on the global
   SOPs, providing clinical advisory and assisting country operations in preparing mission specific
   evidence-based technical instruction in the area of vaccine administration and delivery;
7. Work closely with the Program Coordinator for EPI in various countries to identify gaps in
   vaccine service delivery in the region;
8. Closely monitor epidemiological situation in the region, assisting in coordination of IOM
   response activities in respect to outbreaks that occur in the populations considered for
   resettlement;
9. Recommend changes in vaccine schedule based on epidemiological surveillance in the
   region;
10. Monitor the cold chain supply and management systems in the region
11. Assist IOM missions in implementing other expanded health assessment activities for the
    US refugees, in consultation with supervisors.
12. Provide technical support and guidance to IOM and non-IOM panel sites with USRAP
    caseload in the Region and in relation to medical movements.
13. Serve as a regional focal point for communication with the Medical Movement Team (IOM
    USA);
14. Aggregate, consolidate, analyse and identify common issues in medical movements, with
    guidance modifications in mind; and
15. Perform other duty as may be assigned by the supervisors.
    Required Qualifications and Experience:
    Education
    • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years
    of professional experience; or
    • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in
    Public Health or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of
    relevant professional experience.
    Experience
    • At least 5 years of experience in coordinating health programs/systems;
    • Experience in the field of public health, outbreak prevention and vaccinations, including liaising
    with governmental authorities as well as with international organizations and NGOs.
    • Work experience in the Region is an advantage.
    Languages
    Fluency in English is required.
    Desirable Competencies:
    Behavioral
    • Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
    • Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
    • Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
    • Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
    • Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
    • Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external
    stakeholders;
    • Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of
    self and others.
    • Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of
    responsibility;
    • Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
    • Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs,
    perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
    • Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
    • Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs
    of IOM.
    Other:
    Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment,
    accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment
system, by 11 April 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:
http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-apply.html
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:
From 29.03.2017 to 11.04.2017