National Migration Health Officer (Global Health Security) At International Organization for Migration

Position Title : National Migration Health Officer (Global Health Security)​

Duty Station : IOM Philippines – Country Office (Cotabato)

Classification : National Officer, NO-A

Type of Appointment : Fixed-Term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 26 September 2025

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and direct supervision of the National Migration Health Programme Coordinator; and in close collaboration with the Global Health Security (GHS) Consultant, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for coordinating the quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). S/he will be responsible for planning, implementing, and coordinating initiatives aimed at strengthening local capacity including for health emergencies and disaster risk management, surveillance, and migration health management. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with Department of Health (DOH), Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM and the provinces of Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, to achieve Global Health Security (GHS) in the region, integrating mobility lens and in line with IOM standards, policies and commitments.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic analysis and technical inputs, with direct oversight from the National Migration Health Programme Coordinator and in close collaboration with the GHS Consultant, on the planning, implementation, and development of GHS projects and activities in line with global standards, national policies, and BARMM health priorities.
• Provide direct monitoring to GHS projects and activities such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, technical training and planning, community organizing, risk communication and community engagement, mentoring and feedbacking, supporting policy development, and emergency response.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies, SOPs and technical tools for GHS programming, including but not limited to integration of One Health approach, Health Border and Mobility Management (HBMM), and Population Mobility Mapping (PMM), Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), Biosafety and Biosecurity, laboratory network, field epidemiology, disease surveillance, emergency operations center management, and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management in Health (DRRM-H).
• Provide technical assistance to government counterparts, CSOs, implementing partners and support the implementation of the planned activities for GHS through continuous guidance, and monitoring.
• Provide technical guidance, review, recommend, and advocate, in close collaboration with the GHS Consultant, contextualized, culturally appropriate, and gender-sensitive GHS approaches and policies that address the unique challenges of the BARMM.
• Provide technical support, in collaboration with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting (MERLA) Officer, on designing, planning and implementation of MERLA to identify corrective actions and to inform continuous learning and adaptation for GHS programming.
• Provide technical oversight, coaching, and guidance to the GHS Liaison and Technical Assistants to ensure alignment of field operations and coordination amongst other technical health officers and mainstreaming of technical advice and guidance from the GHS Consultant and National Migration Health Program Coordinator.
• Undertake rapid deployment to provide onsite technical support to local response to public health emergencies, where required.
• Contribute to the resource mobilization of IOM’s migration health programming through technical support to the development of concept and project papers in coordination with the National Migration Health Programme Coordinator.
• Review, analyze GHS indicators, statistics and data, and ensure timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements.
• Contribute to establishing partnership with government and non-government bodies and represent IOM at GHS committee and other sector-related meetings including thematic subgroups and technical working groups.
• Ensure the operationalization of the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) framework and mechanism in coordination with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) unit and the integration of Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) strategies with technical guidance from PSEA Officer.
• Undertake duty travels in support of the programme and perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Advanced university degree or master’s degree in medical field, nursing, epidemiology, international health, public health, or social sciences from an accredited academic institution; or
• Bachelor’s degree in the above fields with minimum two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
• Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to epidemiology, disease surveillance, public health emergency, DRRM for Health, health emergency communication is a distinctive asset.

Experience

• Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities;
• Experience in the public health and/or health sciences sectors; implementation of public health emergency, emergency communication, disease surveillance, infection prevention and control measures, biosafety and biosecurity is an advantage;
• Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
• Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in BARMM Ministries.

Skills

• Excellent communication, research and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Offices;
• Strong familiarity with the context of BARMM and surrounding areas, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Global Health Security at the National and Local (Mindanao) level is highly desirable.

Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.

Required
For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).
Desirable
Working knowledge of any BARMM language.

Notes: Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – Behavioural indicators – Level 2

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – Behavioural indicators – Level 1

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

Notes

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
• This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
• IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
• IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.