National Health Project Officer

International Organization for Migration (IOM)

⏰ Apply by 30 Oct 2026

Location: Vientiane, Vientiane Capital
Category: NGO & development
Job type: Contract / temporary
Positions: 1
Salary: Negotiable

Job description: Coordinate and manage the day-to-day implementation of the Pandemic Fund project in Lao PDR, ensuring that activities are delivered in accordance with the approved project document, workplan, budget, IOM rules and procedures, and donor requirements. The project strengthens pandemic preparedness and cross-border health security in Lao PDR by generating mobility evidence to improve early warning and surveillance at selected border communities and Points of Entry. It also supports bilateral coordination, standard operating procedures and data-sharing protocols with neighbouring countries to detect and respond to cross-border public health threats. Develop, regularly review and update detailed project workplans, implementation schedules and expenditure forecasts, in coordination with relevant IOM units, government counterparts and other project partners. Coordinate the planning, organization and delivery of project activities, including assessments, technical consultations, capacity-building activities, field-based interventions, coordination meetings and other activities related to migration health and health security, including public health preparedness, as well as population mobility and flow monitoring, in coordination with the respective technical leads and relevant government counterparts. Monitor project implementation against agreed outputs, indicators, timelines and budget, identify operational or programmatic challenges, and recommend corrective measures to ensure timely and effective delivery. Oversee the administrative and financial management of the project, including monitoring expenditures, reviewing financial information, coordinating procurement and contracting requirements, and supporting timely budget revisions when required. Supervise project personnel, where applicable, including providing guidance, supporting performance management, identifying capacity-development needs and facilitating effective coordination within the project team. Maintain regular liaison and coordination with relevant government ministries, provincial and local authorities, health facilities, United Nations agencies, development partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders involved in project implementation. Support government ownership and institutional sustainability by facilitating the participation of national and subnational counterparts in project planning, implementation, monitoring and review processes. Participate in the preparation of project proposals and a diverse range of communication products, concept notes and other planning documents. Supervise and provide training and technical guidance to project staff. Undertake duty travel relating to project implementation, monitoring visits, project assessments, liaison with counterparts, etc.
Skills & qualifications: Knowledge of public health systems, health security, disease prevention and control, emergency preparedness and response, and/or health systems strengthening. Understanding of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), One Health approaches, pandemic preparedness and response frameworks, and global health security initiatives. Knowledge of migration health, border health, population mobility, and the public health dimensions of migration. Proven skills and experience in working and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and working relations with government officials, UN agencies, NGOs, and Donors, including familiarity with the humanitarian cluster system is a plus. Ability to interpret and use programme, public health and surveillance data to support evidence-based planning, monitoring, reporting and decision-making. Knowledge of data collection, data quality assurance, results monitoring and visualization tools is an advantage. Fluency in English and Lao (oral and written).
Experience needed: No experience needed
Minimum education: Bachelor's or higher
Field of study: Public Health, Health Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, La
Benefits: • Social security
Working days & hours: Mon–Fri, 08:00–17:00
Contact: NA · +856 NA
How to apply: Use Instant apply on CareerLaos, or call/WhatsApp the contact person.