Open to Internal and External Candidates

• Position: MEDICAL ASSISTANT (MHU-Nurse/Midwife)
• Organizational Unit: MHU
• Duty Station: Yemen, Marib
• IOM Classification: H2 (Equivalent to G4)
• Type of Appointment: Hourly Contract, 3 Months (With a possibility of renewal)
• CFCV No.: CFCV2025.013
• Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
• Closing Date: Tuesday, 14th October 2025

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.

Organizational Context and Scope:

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Programme Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Assistant, the incumbent is responsible for providing health services to migrants and IDPs and conflict affected people. He/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Assist in the provision of health services to target beneficiaries in the vicinity of the given health facility; Support the delivery of primary health care services to vulnerable migrants and IDPs and hospital referral for patients in need of specialized services, as required, including tracking of documents, filing receipts and other administrative support;
• Support the team leader with coordination of IOM health activities with the Sana’a hub team;
• Monitor the highest level of quality of health services at IOM/IOM supported health facilities is maintained, including but not limited to, effective infection prevention and control measures, effective prescription of medications and implementation of waste management controls.
• Support systematic data collection, compilation and reporting on all health activities;
• Assist in collection of beneficiary stories and service evaluations in coordination with the IOM Migration Health Unit (MHU);
• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Degree in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited academic institution with two years of continuous professional working experience preferably in migration or public health; An additional post graduate qualification is desirable; knowledge of structures and functions of national health systems, international health agencies, donors and organizations.
• License/qualification to practice nursing/midwifery in the country is mandatory;

Experience:

• Minimum Four Years Experience (Two Years for Unversiry Degree Holders) in related area;
• Special training in obstetrics and gynecology, paediatrics or infectious diseases an advantage;
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create team-oriented environment;
• Demonstrated ability in project proposals and reports writing;
• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy..

LANGUAGES

• For this position, fluency in Arabic, English Speaking and writing.

Required Competencies

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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 action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

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.

Other

• Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.
• The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Females with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.As part of the application process, all candidates, regardless of the type or duration of the contract, must disclose any known relative who works for IOM or is engaged with IOM in any capacity.
• Non-compliance with the relative disclosure requirement can constitute a basis for withdrawal of offer of employment, or if the employment has begun, terminating the employment contract and/or disciplinary action.