Field Assistant

International Organization for Migration

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of project activities in the South and BML regions.
2. Support the work of IOM public health outreach activities and assist in monitoring the community health workers with the area of responsibility to ensure that all assigned tasks are completed and reported promptly. Report any incomplete tasks and wrongdoings to the direct supervisor.
3. Support administrative coordination of project implementation, involving liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
4. Assist in strengthening health surveillance and increase the identification of TB and HIV and link identified patients to diagnosis and treatment.
5. Retrieve, compile, summarize, and present information/data on specific project topics.
6. Ensure regular and structured visits to IOM-supported health facilities and institutions and draft status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery and bringing them to the attention of the supervisor.
7. Participate in the data collection for assessments and surveys designed to understand the health needs, barriers to access to healthcare and health-seeking behaviours and decisions of the target population.
8. In coordination with the direct supervisor, support in the organization of meetings, workshops and training sessions.
9. Perform other related duties as assigned.