Surveillance aux Points d'Entrée

Job Posting Organization:
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 as a specialized agency of the United Nations. Its mission is to connect nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. WHO leads global efforts to expand universal health coverage and coordinates the world’s response to health emergencies. The organization aims to ensure that everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health. WHO's ambitious Triple Billion targets aim to provide universal health coverage to a billion more people, protect a billion more from health emergencies, and improve health and well-being for another billion. WHO operates globally, working in various countries to promote health and safety, and to serve vulnerable populations.

Job Overview:
The position focuses on enhancing health screening at entry points in the Obock region, which is currently experiencing an influx of Yemeni refugees fleeing conflict. The role is critical in identifying and directing sick or vulnerable individuals, particularly unvaccinated children and pregnant women, to appropriate health services. The volunteer will work closely with local authorities, including the Coast Guard, ONARS, the Red Crescent, and IOM, adhering to humanitarian principles and confidentiality. The overarching goal is to strengthen surveillance and health services for refugees and migrants at key entry points, ensuring rapid detection, orientation, and notification of suspected cases of epidemic-prone diseases such as cholera and measles, while maintaining continuity of care for these populations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the establishment of systematic health screening at entry points (Obock Port, Godoria, Khor Angar, Moulhoule).
• Conduct visual screenings and symptom checks for newly arrived refugees using simplified case definitions for priority diseases.
• Document refugee arrivals and suspected cases in a PoE surveillance register.
• Ensure immediate orientation of suspected cases to the Markazi health post or CMH Obock.
• Report even in the absence of cases (zero reporting) to the team leader.
• Assist in health screening and orientation of Ethiopian migrants transiting through Obock, in coordination with IOM and the Migrant Response Center (CRM).
• Document health needs and movements of refugees and migrants at entry and exit points.
• Facilitate access to health services for refugees and migrants, including emergency care.
• Identify zero-dose and under-vaccinated refugee children among new arrivals and direct them to vaccination services. 1
• Identify pregnant refugee women and refer them to prenatal care and assisted delivery services. 1
• Promote awareness of maternal and child health services among newly arrived refugees. 1
• Support cholera preparedness by ensuring availability of ORS at entry points and identifying suspected cases among refugees. 1
• Support RCCE activities on cholera prevention among newly arrived refugees. 1
• Maintain a log of PoE alerts and ensure daily data transmission. 1
• Recognize signs of psychological distress among newly arrived refugees and refer cases to the SMSPS focal point. 1
• Provide psychological first aid at entry points according to WHO and IASC guidelines. 1
• Collect and compile daily arrival data and ensure its transmission to the team leader and WHO country office. 1
• Contribute to weekly reports and coordinate with stakeholders at PoE for smooth data flow. 1
• Apply safeguarding principles and confidentiality in all interactions. 2
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as requested by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. They should demonstrate adaptability and flexibility in their approach to work, as well as creativity in problem-solving. Professionalism and self-management are essential, along with a commitment to the principles of safeguarding and confidentiality. Experience in health-related fields, particularly in humanitarian settings, is highly desirable.

Educational Background:
A background in public health, medicine, nursing, or a related field is preferred. Candidates should have relevant training or certifications in health screening, disease prevention, or emergency response. Knowledge of health systems and services in the context of refugee and migrant health is an asset.

Experience:
Candidates should have prior experience working in health-related roles, particularly in humanitarian or emergency settings. Experience in surveillance, health screening, or community health initiatives is highly valued. Familiarity with the challenges faced by refugees and migrants in accessing health services is beneficial.

Languages:
Fluency in French is mandatory, as it is the primary language of communication in Djibouti. Proficiency in English is considered an asset, as it may facilitate communication with international stakeholders and partners. Knowledge of local languages may also be advantageous.

Additional Notes:
The contract duration is specified for the indicated period, with the possibility of extension based on the availability of funds, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, it is not expected that the assignment will be renewed. The position is full-time and involves working closely with various stakeholders in a dynamic and challenging environment.