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The International Organization for Migration in Switzerland seeks a Programme Officer for the Health Assessment Programme to coordinate global continuing professional development initiatives and monitor programme performance.
Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the Senior Health Operations and Compliance Officer, the role will support the ongoing MHAC monitoring visits, follow up corrective actions, and provide analysis of trends to strengthen health assessment activities for
Introduction
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.
IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM.
Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Global Health Assessment Programme) and direct supervision of the Senior Health Operations and Compliance Officer, the Programme Officer (Health Assessment Programme – (HAP)) will coordinate and support global HAP continuing professional development initiatives and continuous programme monitoring activities, including virtual Migration Health Assessment Centres (MHAC) monitoring visits, follow-up of corrective actions, and analysis of programme performance trends.