Health Team Assistant I, Batam

Job Description

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Reference Code: VN/ID10/2015/095

Position title : Health Team Assistant
Duty station : Batam
Type of Contract : One Year Fixed Term Contract (the first three months shall be considered as probation period)
Closing Date of Vacancy: 8 December, 2015
Estimate Start Date: As soon as possible

I. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

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.

Under the direct supervision of Head of Sub office (HoSO) Batam, in close coordination with Senior Migration Health Physician (SMHP) in Tanjung Pinang for technical supervision/guidance and overall supervision by RCA program coordinator (Sumatera region), the Health Team Assistant will assist in the planning, implementation and monitoring of Health components in close coordination with the relevant units.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Provide assistance to SMHP and Head Sub Office to ensure that all health components of the project are implemented in line with logical frame works.
2. Support monitoring and evaluation health programme for asylum seekers/refugees/ irregular migrants under IOM care (IOM beneficaries).
3. Provide assistance in establishing, maintaining and monitoring health assistance for beneficiary by providing weekly field visitation
4. Liaise with IOM panel health facilities (primary, secondary and tertiary care facilities) to maintain quality assurance respecting IOM procurement and financial procedures and regulations
5. In close coordination with on call MHP and(or) SMHP, liaise with relevant (health) authorities regarding the health issues of IOM beneficairies including their requests/complaints and assure the responses are well aligned with IOM Operations guideline
6. In collaboration with on call MHP and (or) SMHP, identify and make necessary arrangements for health service in IDC, community accomodation and interception sites with secondary and tertiary care facilities for referral of migrants while respecting IOM procurement and financial procedures and regulations.
7. In collaboration with part time physician/nurse, ensure that IOM health assistance for beneficiaries adheres to essentials of primary care principles, rational utilization of secondary and tertiary health care.
8. Provide support on budgeting preparation and verifying day to day operational needs in providing primary care based health service provisions and facilitation for preventive care and accessing secondary and tertiary care services including payment cycle to implementing partners.
9. In collaboration part time physician /nurse, ensure that emergency medical referral systems are established in IDC and interception sites efficiently as medical needs in coordination with relevant authorities and IOM Health/Operations staff in the field.
10. Provide assistance to MHP to manage need assessment, and health behavior of irregular migrants on a regular basis and inform MHP on intervention such as health promotion and other needs on a quarterly basis.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

III. COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies

Behavioural

a) Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders; c) Promotes continuous learning; communicates clearly; d)Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management; e)Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility; f)Displays mastery of subject matter; g) Contributes to a collegial team environment; h) Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation; i) Displays awareness of relevant technological solutions; j) Works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Technical

a) Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
b) Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work;

IV. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

a) Indonesian National with good knowledge of, and experience in project implementation and operational.
b) Minimum diploma on nursing, midwifery or public health. University degree in Public Health, Medicine and Nursing will be highly regarded.
c) Minimum four years of working experience including in project management, administration and technical function as health worker.
d) Experience in community development, public health and psychosocial fields related to health system.
e) Excellent knowledge of structures and functions of district health office and ministry of health;
f) Capacity to work effectively, strong strategic and creative thinking harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;
g) Prior experience working in health insurance and health promotion fields are advantages.
h) Experience in liaising with governmental as well as national and international institutions preferred
i) Excellent knowledge of structures and functions of district health office and ministry of health;

V. LANGUAGES

Language: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both written and spoken is required

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send the application in ENGLISH, with:

a) Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date,

b) Complete the Personal History Form which can be downloaded at the following link : www.iom.or.id/sites/default/files/Personal History Form.xls

c) Detailed curriculum vitae, including historical salary and minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).

Please submit your application online through this link or send by email to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int, indicating the reference code above (VN/ID10/2015/095) as subject. The deadline for applications is 8 December 2015.

Only applicant who meet the above qualification will be considered

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