Job ID
44448
Job Title
JR 16846 - National Migration Health Officer – Public health
To work for
IOM | International Organization For Migration
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Medicine/Nursing
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
1. Coordinate and implement the deliverable IOM activities under the “Durable solutions for refugees from Syria, including safe, voluntary, and dignified returns” program including, but not limited to:
a) Conduct comprehensive assessments of public health capacities at BCPs per IHR (2005), evaluating infrastructure, protocols, referral systems, and staffing.
b) Lead procurement and stock management of essential health supplies (PPE, diagnostics, IPC kits, thermal scanners), and Identify gaps to develop tailored capacity-building and procurement plans and interventions.
c) Design and deliver gender-sensitive, rights-based training for BCP healthcare staff and for border officials.
d) Provide technical support to government in developing and customizing Public Health Emergency Response Plans for each BCP.
e) Organize and facilitate simulation exercises to test frontline staff readiness.
f) Participate in technical dialogues with neighboring countries to harmonize SOPs on rights-based cross-border movement.
g) Coordinate closely with Syria’s Ministry of Interior and health authorities to align procedures with international standards.
2. Identify opportunities to expand the Migration Health Division portfolio aligned with national priorities and donor interests.
3. Participate in the development of program proposals, monitor donor trends, and promote IOM health initiatives in border health, outbreak preparedness, and health system strengthening.
6. Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings and cooperation with local health authorities (including MoH) and participate in UN agency and health cluster coordination meetings to build partnerships and enhance synergies ensuring migrants, IDP, returnees are considered in responses.
4. Monitor implementation progress, prepare reports, and document best practices to support advocacy and operational improvements.
5. Maintain a high level of international health standards and scientific knowledge.
6. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
a) Conduct comprehensive assessments of public health capacities at BCPs per IHR (2005), evaluating infrastructure, protocols, referral systems, and staffing.
b) Lead procurement and stock management of essential health supplies (PPE, diagnostics, IPC kits, thermal scanners), and Identify gaps to develop tailored capacity-building and procurement plans and interventions.
c) Design and deliver gender-sensitive, rights-based training for BCP healthcare staff and for border officials.
d) Provide technical support to government in developing and customizing Public Health Emergency Response Plans for each BCP.
e) Organize and facilitate simulation exercises to test frontline staff readiness.
f) Participate in technical dialogues with neighboring countries to harmonize SOPs on rights-based cross-border movement.
g) Coordinate closely with Syria’s Ministry of Interior and health authorities to align procedures with international standards.
2. Identify opportunities to expand the Migration Health Division portfolio aligned with national priorities and donor interests.
3. Participate in the development of program proposals, monitor donor trends, and promote IOM health initiatives in border health, outbreak preparedness, and health system strengthening.
6. Actively participate in relevant coordination meetings and cooperation with local health authorities (including MoH) and participate in UN agency and health cluster coordination meetings to build partnerships and enhance synergies ensuring migrants, IDP, returnees are considered in responses.
4. Monitor implementation progress, prepare reports, and document best practices to support advocacy and operational improvements.
5. Maintain a high level of international health standards and scientific knowledge.
6. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
• Master’s degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Two years of relevant professional experience, or
• Completed university degree in Medicine from an accredited medical institution (MD/MBBS) with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid license to practice medicine in the country desirable
EXPERIENCE
• Operational and field experience in implementing public health activities, including those for cross-border, outbreak prevention, detection and response for migrants, refugees and displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and early recovery or post-crisis emergency health programming.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government authorities, knowledge of structures and functions of the primary health care system, and of national, UN and international health agencies and donors.
• Experience in developing ideas addressing national gaps of the health system and integrating health into IOM mission programming
• Previous experience on voluntary return health operation is a strong asset
• Master’s degree in public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Two years of relevant professional experience, or
• Completed university degree in Medicine from an accredited medical institution (MD/MBBS) with four years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid license to practice medicine in the country desirable
EXPERIENCE
• Operational and field experience in implementing public health activities, including those for cross-border, outbreak prevention, detection and response for migrants, refugees and displaced persons and other vulnerable groups; and early recovery or post-crisis emergency health programming.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination and liaison with government authorities, knowledge of structures and functions of the primary health care system, and of national, UN and international health agencies and donors.
• Experience in developing ideas addressing national gaps of the health system and integrating health into IOM mission programming
• Previous experience on voluntary return health operation is a strong asset
Specific Vacancy Requirements
• Proven capacity and vision to develop and implement programmes in the area of migration and health.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills (for example, through extensive experience in writing reports).
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation, and excellent written communication skills (for example, through extensive experience in writing reports).
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Salary and Benefits
NOB- as per IOM official salary scale
About us
IOM:
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.
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.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Sep 15, 2025
Expiry Date
Oct 01, 2025
