Health Support Consultant (4 assignments) (Multiple duty stations) – IOM

Job Description

Organization	International Organization for Migration
Job Title	Health Support Consultant (4 assignments)
Location	Multiple duty stations
Classification	Consultant
Type of Appointment	11 months without the possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	As soon as possible
Closing Date	November 5, 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.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are
eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered
as first-tier candidates.

Nature of the consultancy: The consultancy aims to provide technical inputs, monitoring, and capacitybuilding support for the implementation of health components under IOM project at the field location level. The Health Assistant Consultant will ensure that all health-related activities are implemented in line with national health policies, IOM’s Health Programme standards, and donor requirements. The consultant will also support data collection, field coordination, and reporting to contribute to the effectiveness and quality of IOM’s health interventions.
Project Context and Scope: The Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project
(SISSIRP), funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and implemented by the International
Organization for Migration (IOM), aims to improve the livelihoods and resilience of conflict-affected
populations in Sudan through an integrated approach to health, education, and water sectors. The project
responds to the urgent needs arising from the ongoing conflict, which has led to the destruction of critical social infrastructure and displacement of millions.
SISSIRP will be implemented across four target states — Aj Jazirah, River Nile, White Nile, and Sennar.
The project focuses on rehabilitating and equipping social infrastructure, restoring access to clean water
and sanitation, improving healthcare and education facilities.
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing: African Development Bank
(AfDB)–funded Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP). The
consultant will report directly to the Program Officer (Health) under the overall supervision of the IOM

Program Manager and coordinate closely with the Heath team in Khartoum as relevant.

Tasks to be performed:

• Provide technical inputs for planning, implementation, and monitoring of health-related activities
  under IOM projects.
• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the quality, progress, and impact of health interventions.
• Support the collection, analysis, and validation of health data from supported facilities and
  communities.
• Provide on-the-job mentoring and training to health facility staff, community health workers, and
  project partners.
• Facilitate coordination with the State Ministry of Health, local health authorities, and partner
  organizations.
• Support the preparation and review of technical documents, including workplans, training
  materials, and health facility assessments.
• Identify gaps and propose corrective actions to improve service quality and compliance with
  national and WHO standards.
• Contribute to project progress reports, monitoring tools, and documentation of best practices
  and lessons learned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results:

• Health activities implemented according to project workplans, technical standards, and within
  agreed timelines.
• Regular field monitoring visits completed with comprehensive reports and recommendations.
• Delivery of worker and community training sessions.
• Timely submission of monthly progress reports to the Programme Officer.
• Evidence of coordination and collaboration with local health authorities and implementing
  partners.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nursing, Medicine, or a related health field.
• Master’s degree will be an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in health programme implementation, monitoring, and
  community health support—preferably with UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations.
• Experience in providing technical assistance and training to health facility staff or community health workers.
• Familiarity with national health systems and public health priorities.
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting in humanitarian or development settings.

Skills

• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and health data tools.
• Familiarity with IOM’s mandate and health programmes is an advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).

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 values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural
  differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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

Core Competencies – behavioral 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 of 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.

Other

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding
  confirmation.
• Accommodation is not provided.
• Permit for employment in Sudan Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the
  respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via the below links
View the external job posting
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically
excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Period
From 22.10.2025-05.11.2025.
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing,
training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.