Jobs at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist the Protection Coordinator in the overall management and implementation of Protection, GBV and MHPSS components in Somalia, including planning, coordination, and implementation of the component activities.
• Support counselling to the affected populations to facilitate smooth psychosocial reintegration within family and community as well as identification and timely referral to adequate services for continuum of care.
• Conduct field visits to the beneficiaries' sites and monitor developments.
• Ensure the documentation and filing of all Protection and MHPSS beneficiaries for reference and monitoring including regular update of beneficiaries’ information.
• Liaise with relevant governmental, non-governmental (NGOs), international organizations as well as other relevant stakeholders including Ministry of Health and academic institutions.
• Monitor GBV and MHPSS activities including those implemented by partners by reviewing a variety of records, including control of plans, progress reports, project inputs identify issues and propose adjustments as necessary.
• Provide general support to the assessment of the qualitative and quantitative impact of psychosocial support activities at individual, family and community level.
• Provide guidance, coaching, training and follow ups in the fields of GBV and MHPSS to other staff and any relevant person involved in returnee's assistance.
• Collect and analyze information and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports on GBV and MHPSS activities.
• Participate in the development of new projects based on identified needs during project component implementation.
• Undertake duty travel within Somalia to very challenging areas when necessary.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Gender Studies, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related field from an accredited academic institution; or,
• University degree in the above fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience
• Experience in Protection response programming especially on GBV and MHPSS;
• Experience working with GBV survivors and on GBV Prevention and Response programmes focusing on psychosocial support and survivor centered approach;
• Ability to deliver training, to coach and to manage case workers in GBV case management and psychosocial support and knowledge of and strengthening referral pathways;
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, civil society organizations/NGOs, and private sector entities; Work experience in an international context is an advantage;
• Demonstrated knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;

Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of IOM’s institutional approach on PSEA and related strategies, policies, rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of the UN system and architecture;
• Knowledge of mainstreaming best practices and partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors; and, ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili both written and spoken are required. Working knowledge of Somali and Arabic will be an added advantage.

Deadline: May 15, 2023

go to method of application »

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Review and interpret all digital chest X-rays (CXRs) assigned to her/him using the teleradiology web-application and DICOM viewer software, by correctly identifying radiological signs of TB and other incidental findings, and in accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries using the country specific X-ray reporting forms.
2. Assess quality of chest radiographs to meet optimal diagnostic criteria and make sure that the quality of the images corresponds to the required standards. Request for repeat CXR when the CXR is suboptimal and appropriate additional view when additional views are needed.
3. Assess CXR findings of follow-up radiographs of patients on anti-TB treatment, re-medicals, referrals and pre-departure medical screening (PDMS) CXRs and do comparison with previous CXR findings and report the change. If the previous CXR are not in the teleradiology PACS access them remotely to local PACS or request the clinic for the transfer of previous images digital or hard copy images as feasible.
4. For Canada, Australia and New Zealand cases, submit the CXR reports to e-Medical websites correctly and timely on the same day.
5. Properly use UKTB global web-application for timely reporting CXRs under UKTB immigrant program.
6. When there is a need for further other imaging, recommend for further imaging using the system and discuss with the panel physician when needed.
7. In coordination with the Regional Radiology Coordinator, participate and flexibly fit to the IOM radiologists working time schedule for the Teleradiology Centre according to the caseload and the timing of the missions, and respect to the assigned working the hours.
8. Properly respond to queries from Panel physicians on the chest x-ray reports, reviewing the chest x-ray images, and explaining well the chest x-ray findings, and revise the chest x-ray reports accordingly if correction is needed.
9. Coordinate with the Regional Radiology Coordinator and /or the National Migration radiologist officer for getting second opinion on CXR findings, for addressing process concerns in the unit and make any recommendation.
10. Coordinate with the Teleradiology technical support and medical support staff for solving any technical issues and timely completion the reports of all the assigned chest CXRs
11. Coordinate and guide the radiographers and the medical clerks in different country missions X-ray units for optimizing the CXR quality, timely smooth e-Medical completion, getting list of daily schedules and delivery of the reports. Likewise, cooperate for CXR related statistical works as needed.
12. Ensure that the radiological reporting is fraud less. Participate in internal and external image quality and CXR reports quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) measures.
13. Arrange and make sure back up service is secured when going on leave. If needed, assist in establishing and training backup local radiologists.
14. Perform other related tasks as may be assigned.

COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 – behavioural indicators

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Completed university degree from an accredited academic institution in Medicine; and a minimum of 3 years post MMed diagnostic radiology experience;
• Specialist recognition in Radiology is a must;
• Kenya Medical Practitioners and dentists council current registration certificate;
• Experience on chest radiology; screening CXR reading, experience in paediatric radiology and teaching an advantage;
• Thorough knowledge radiological presentation of tuberculosis;
• Thorough knowledge of the English medical/radiological terminology;
• Experience and Knowledge in software used for Digital Radiography an advantage;
• Share days or shifts available for planning.

SKILLS

• Strong writing, communication and coordination skills;
• Strong computer skills in MS Office suite;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a diverse team.

LANGUAGES

Required

Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Working knowledge of French; and/or any other UN Official language is advantageous.

Deadline: May , 30 2023