National Technical Officer - Migration Health - Erbil

Context and Core Functions / Responsibilities

IOM supports the Ministry of Health in strengthening the health sector in Iraq, working closely with the Departments of Health at the governorate level, UN agencies, and other health actors.

Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission, and the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Coordinator. the successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of the technical components of IOM’s health programming in conflict-affected areas, in support of humanitarian response, durable solutions, social cohesion, and peacebuilding.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Support in the development of the technical components of IOM’s health programming including health in the context of durable solutions, health for social cohesion and peacebuilding, climate change and health, emergency preparedness and response, health promotion and community health.

• Contribute to the enhancement and expansion of the community health component (health promotion, community engagement, community-based health services etc) through supporting the implementation of pilots, assisting program monitoring efforts, and ensuring linkages with national strategies.

• Review products and outputs for technical soundness and validity and contribute to the development of content such as health promotion messages, training modules, and assessment tools.

• Develop medical and socio-medical training material targeting health care workers and conduct Training of Trainers to the field teams.

• Develop quality monitoring and improvement resources and tools including checklists, supervision forms, guidelines, and job aides in line with MoH national standards and guidelines.

• Contribute to proposal development and report writing.

• Support the implementation of MoH strategies and plans across IOM’s health programs.

• Work closely with the Migration Health Program Coordinator, Team Leaders, and field teams to ensure implemented activities meet quality standards.

• Support in the establishment of strong communication lines and collaboration initiatives with technical divisions at MoH.

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.