General Functions:

Under the overall guidance of the Emergency Coordinator and the Chief Migration Health Officer and under the direct supervision of the HoSo Izmir, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Mobile Teams in provision of comprehensive emergency care based on identified priorities and needs outlined by the IOM Turkey Health unit.

The incumbent will provide First Aid, triage, assessment and other medical support to beneficiaries in an emergency context.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assess patient condition and determine a course of immediate treatment and/or support; provide first-aid treatment if required.
2. Provide emergency care as required including immediate life support/care to sick or injured patients.
3. Report on their observations and treatment to mobile staff and to relevant authorities.
4. Provide the patients/beneficiaries with detailed health information and counselling. (Personal hygiene, communicable diseases, preventive measures, etc.)
5. Organize consultations by a doctor (directly or by using tele conference means) and seek guidance and advice on medical procedures; like dressing, stitching or referrals of critically ill patients.
6. Provide Close medical care and follow up to target groups such as pregnant/lactating women, ICU cases, unaccompanied admitted critically ill patients and children less than 5 years old especially.
7. Accompany the patients and ensure they receive assistance and continued care during their transportation or referral to hospitals.
8. Conduct triage and initial patient assessment prior to be examined by medical doctors.
9. Help in development and organization of the registration system and documentation of the patients.
10. Ensures patient confidentiality.
11. Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use.
12. Work in flexible working hours under the emergency context.
13. Attend scheduled program meetings.
14. Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM units, health providers, panel physicians, other UN Agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
15. Assist other project staff in the implementation of their duties whenever needed and as required.
16. Be responsible for Health assistance to IOM project beneficiaries in the assigned area of operation.
17. Contribute to planning, coordination and implementation of Health activities in the S/O Izmir. Serve as a Health Focal Point for projects and activities implemented under S/O Izmir.
18. Any other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Essential recognized postsecondary educational program for Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs).
• Additional certificate courses in the field of health, particularly First Aid and Advanced Lifesaving would be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Strong level of analytical skills and computer literacy
• At least 3 years of previous clinical experience at hospitals and health facilities
• Experience of working with humanitarian organization or setting is advantageous
• Experience of working within the public health system of Turkey would be preferred;
• Demonstrated training and skills in responding to and assisting in medical emergencies.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to establish priorities and plans, ability to work under pressure and cope with deadlines;
• Must be experienced/trained in: Heimlich maneuver; CPR and use of AED; checking for signs of life; wound care and treatment including sutures, bandaging and splinting; burn care and treatment; drowning recovery and support; recognizing and treating stroke, anaphylaxis, seizures and convulsions; similar skills and related competencies.
• Good written and spoken communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a highly sensitive, multi-cultural environment; ability to work in a team under high scrutiny, in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Turkish is required.
• Working knowledge of Arabic and Farsi is advantageous.

Required Competencies        

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity:

• Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.

• Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.

• Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.

• Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.

• Integrity and transparency:

• Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.

• Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.

• Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.

• Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.

• Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

• Professionalism:

• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.

• Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.

• Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.

• Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems and remains calm in stressful situations.

• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork:

• Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.

• Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.

• Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.

• Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.

• Delivering Results:

•Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.

• Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.

• Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.

• Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.

• Managing and sharing knowledge:

•Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.

• Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.

• Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.

• Contributes to the identification of improvements to work processes and assists in implementing them.

• Accountability:

•Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.

• Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.

• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.

• Communication:

•Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.

• Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.

• Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.

• Listens carefully and genuinely to the views and positions of others; acts on received information.

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice 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.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

Please be advised that this is a local position and as such only applications from candidates with a valid residence / working permit residing in Turkey will be considered.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application including the most recent CV with a cover letter in English with contact details (name, position, phone and e-mail details) of three references by indicating  name of the position applied with its VN number in the subject line of the e-mail or to IOM Birlik Mahallesi Sehit Kurbani Akboga Sok. No:24  06610, Çankaya, Ankara Turkey by the end of 19 January 2022.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.