Senior Technical and Liaison Associate (Health Facility Development and Accreditation)

Position Title : **Senior Technical and Liaison Associate (Health Facility Development and Accreditation)**

Duty Station : IOM Philippines - Country Office (Zamboanga)

Classification : General Service, G-6

Type of Appointment : Fixed-Term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 23 June 2026

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-Office (HoSO) in Cotabato, direct technical and administrative supervision of the National Migration Health Officer (MNCH) in Zamboanga, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for supporting quality implementation of IOM’s health programming in Mindanao, particularly in Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi (BaSulTa). The successful candidate is expected to work closely especially with Department of Health (DOH) Region IX, Ministry of Health (MOH) – BARMM, and its provincial and local constituents in BaSulTa, to strengthen local health systems, service delivery, and communities’ access quality care particularly for Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Health (MHCH) especially amongst the displaced and mobile populations.

**Responsibilities**

1\. Assist in the implementation of assessment, coordination, and technical assistance of activities related to health facility development, accreditation, and MNCH equipment provision, under the direct technical oversight of the National Health Officer for MNCH.

2\. Support the coordination and liaison with government, health workers, and communities to strengthen compliance with government regulations and standards for health facility development and accreditation.

3\. Provide technical and operational support to target Rural Health Units (RHUs) in preparing for and sustaining DOH licensing, BEmONC certification, and PhilHealth Maternal Care Package (MCP) and Newborn Care Package (NCP) accreditation, including through documentation, compliance tracking, and implementing corrective actions under the guidance of National Health Officer for MNCH.

4\. Support the monitoring of facility renovation works, infrastructure improvements, and installation of MNCH medical equipment, ensuring compliance with approved technical specifications, workplans, and health facility standards, in close collaboration with Sr. Medical Engineering Associate and under the technical guidance of National Health Officer for MNCH.

5\. Provide on‑site mentoring and technical assistance to health facility staff on development of plans, accreditation requirements and processes; operations and maintenance of MNCH equipment; and referral systems, documentation, and quality assurance mechanisms.

6\. Support the organization and documentation of technical planning, meetings, orientations, site visits, and joint monitoring activities with government, development, and local partners, including preparation of minutes, technical notes, and follow‑up action points for health facility development and accreditation.

8\. Assist in field monitoring related to the programme, including health facility accreditation and development, through regular visits, documentation including photo documentation, data collection, assessments, and reporting.

10\. Support the integration of IOM standards, including Accountability to Affected Population (AAP), Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), Do-no-Harm, and Conflict sensitivity frameworks in coordination with project team.

11\. Undertake duty travels in support of the programme.

12\. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

**Qualifications**

**Education**

- University degree in public health, midwifery, nursing, health administration, medical engineering, architecture, social sciences, or other-related disciplines from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant experience; or
- High school degree with minimum six (6) years of relevant professional experience.
- Relevant accreditation/certification or formal training in areas related to health facility accreditation, BEmONC/CEmONC, health facility development, PhilHealth systems, health systems strengthening, or quality assurance is a distinct asset.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

**Experience**

- Experience in programme support, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of public health activities, particularly health systems or facility-based interventions;
- Experience in supporting health facility licensing, accreditation, or quality improvement processes, a distinctive asset;
- Experience in humanitarian or development operations and/or Government Social or Health Services; and
- Experience in liaising with government counterparts, including those in DOH and/or BARMM Ministries.

**Skills**

- Proficiency in statistical software and data management tools;
- Excellent analytical, communication, research, and writing skills with strong computer literacy, especially advanced working knowledge of Mic