Job Title: Cross Border Emergency Coordinator
Organisation: International Organization for Migration
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.
Job Summary: Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator for Health Promotions, the successful candidate will provide support in the coordination of IOM Uganda’s border health mobility response in the context of the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor and report Key Performance Indicators(KPIs): consolidate and submit daily KPI reports from IOM supported Points of Entry (PoEs) in the West Nile (e.g., number of screenings, new alerts reported, referrals, contact tracing metrics).
- Site assessments and supervision: conduct regular site assessments and supportive supervision of PoE screening teams and Community-Based Disease Surveillance activities(CBDS) :produce short supervisory reports with actionable recommendations.
- Coordination & representation: proactively attend district taskforce and Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) meetings; represent IOM in cross-border coordination forums and relay outcomes to IOM management.
- Cross border engagement: support and participate in trilateral cross border meetings; help harmonize Standard Operating Procedures(SOPs), designate focal points, and operationalize agreed actions.
- Capacity strengthening: support on the job mentoring for MoH screeners, data clerks, VHTs and district teams on screening protocols, locator forms and reporting workflows.
- Logistics & surge support liaison: identify operational gaps (equipment, fuel, ambulances) and coordinate requests with IOM logistics/procurement to support rapid resolution.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Eligibility criteria
- Age: 18-80 years
- 3 years
Nationality
- Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.
- Assignment requirements
- Relevant experience
- 3 years
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Desirable
- Required education level
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing, medicine, health sciences, community or public health or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience
- Competencies and values
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and Interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 22nd June 2026
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: bachelor degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36