VN 2026 002 | National Migration Health Officer (Maternal, Neonatal and Child Health)

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
 ContextUnder the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato and direct supervision of the Head of Satellite Office in Zamboanga, and with technical oversight from the National Migration Health Coordinator in Cotabato, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for  supporting the coordination, development, and implementation of IOM’s health programming in Mindanao, particularly in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi provinces. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with Department of Health, Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM, and its local constituents to strengthen local health systems, service delivery, and communities’ access quality care particularly for Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MHCH). The successful candidate will promote effective, inclusive strategies that are contextualized to local needs, integrate migrant sensitivities and mobility lens, and are in line with IOM standards, policies, and commitments. 

1. Provide strategic leadership, analysis, and technical inputs, with technical oversight from the National Migration Health Programme Coordinator and in collaboration with the National Migration Health Officer for Maternal Health and Adolescent Reproductive Heath in Cotabato, on the coordination, implementation, and development of MNCH projects and activities in line with global standards, national policies, and local health priorities. 

2. Provide direct operational, monitoring, and documentation support to MNCH projects and activities such as but not limited to needs and capacity assessment, technical training, health facility upgrades and improvements, community engagement, and mentoring and feedbacking,

3. Contribute to the development and implementation of effective strategies, SOPs and technical tools for MNCH initiatives, including but not limited to Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC), Essential Intrapartum Newborn Care, Newborn Screening, Antenatal Care, and Post Natal/Partum Services, and Universal Health Care. 

4. Provide continuous technical assistance and capacity-building support to government counterparts, CSOs, implementing partners, and community volunteers in support to implementation of the planned MNCH activities.

5. Review, recommend, and advocate contextualized, culturally appropriate, and gender-sensitive MNCH approaches and policies.

6. Coordinate closely with Monitoring, Evaluation, Research, Learning, and Adapting (MERLA) teams in identifying corrective actions and informing continuous learning and adaptation for MNCH initiatives. 

7. Provide technical oversight and guidance to field operations and coordination, and assist in mainstreaming of technical advice from the National Migration Health Program Coordinator.   

8. 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.

9. Review and anlyse MNCH statistics and data, and ensure timely submission of results-based reports and updates in accordance with IOM and donor requirements. 

10. Contribute to establishing partnership with government and non-government bodies in health sector, and participate in other sector-related meetings including thematic subgroups and technical working groups. 

    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

    ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

     

11. 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.   

     

12. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme and perform other duties as may be assigned, including in response to public health emergencies.  Education

    • Advanced university degree or master’s degree in medical field, nursing, 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 MNCH and public health is a distinctive asset.Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. 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 programmes focused on MNCH is an advantage; 

      • Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and

      • Experience in liaising with government counterparts in health sector, including DOH, MOH, and LGUs in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.

         

        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, particularly Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, knowledge of the issues and programs related to Health Systems at the national and local level is highly desirable.​ Languages
          • For this position, fluency in English and Filipino is required (oral and written).
          • Desirable: Working knowledge of any local languages used in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi.IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. 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.
13. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
14. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.