Health Intern-OIM Retour vers les opportunités

Duty Station : Tunis, Tunisia
Position Title : Health Intern
Classification : Internship
Type of Appointment : 6 months
Estimated starting date : March 2023
Organizational Context and Scope:
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is an organization of the United Nations with
174 Member States committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration for the
benefit of all. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations in 100 countries
worldwide, IOM works with governments, civil society, and other partners to assist in meeting
the operational challenges of migration governance; advance understanding of migration issues;
promote social and economic development through migration and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission in Tunisia, and the direct supervision of the
Head of the Zarzis Sub-Office and Head of Protection & Health and in coordination with relevant
units, the incumbent shall be responsible for carrying out the below responsibilities in accordance with IOM’s regulations, rules and procedures.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
1. Assist in the planning of vulnerability interviews and necessary case management follow-up, as assigned by the case worker;
2. Assist in planning the referrals of beneficiaries to seek medical attention;
3. Assist in designing information sheets, leaflets/brochures regarding social or medical
services in Tunisia, as well as in the organization of group information sessions;
4. Support in the preparation and submission of financial documents in relation with direct assistance to vulnerable migrants.
5. Assist to the planning and implementation of outreach activities to inform communities about their rights in the area of health or in the organization of health caravans;
6. Help with the filing system of the health assistance and in collection and analysis of health assistance data to inform a better response;
7. Maintain a professional and neutral behavior, as well as empathy with migrants;
8. Assist with the administrative and logistical tasks of the Migrant Health team;
9. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• University degree or other higher education certification in migration, social sciences, health, psychology, or a related discipline
• Experience in migration and/or in the area of health is an asset.
• Experience working with government counterparts, private sector, international organizations and/or non-governmental organizations (NGO) is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products; especially Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills.
• Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied
cultures and professional backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel and work under challenging conditions
Languages:
• Full fluency in written and spoken French and English. Knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.
Posting
• From 03/05/2023 to 17/05/2023