AI Project Implementation and Research Consultant CON 027/2023
JOB DETAIL
Established in 1951, 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 work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
This consultancy is to organize the IOM Teleradiology activities of the AI project and successfully implementation use of AI and initiate the operational research to evaluate the accuracy and operational efficiency of the use of the AI. The result of the operational research will be provided to provided IOM MHD, as well as receiving country governments and respective global partners, with policy recommendations, which will guide their decisions on the long-term strategies and planes on use of AI. In coordination with the IOM global radiology coordinator, and closely working with the IOM Teleradiology system specialist and other respective units, the consultant will be specifically responsible for the following activities:
- Review the Request for information (RFI) applications of CAD vendors, extract relevant information from these applications and summarize them in a decision matrix.
- Discuss with IOM IT/technical implementer options for installation of CAD products and define questions for further clarification.
- Prepare and hold online discussion with selected CAD vendors to obtain additional information.
- Update (and finalize) decision matrix to support the IOM team to make a final decision on the vendor selection.
- Support IOM team and the implementing partners with the design of AI pilot projects around evaluation and use of CAD.
- Provide support and coordination with the implementers during installation of CAD software and the implementation of the pilot project.
- Assist preparing users guide and conducting users training the Teleradiology Center staff including the radiologists and the technical support staff on how to effectively use the AI and interpret the output of the AI with the known limitation and strengths and how to handle possible issues.
- Assist in writing the proposal for the operational research including the objectives, methodology, study design, plans on evaluation, data collection, data preparation methods and expected results and discussions.
- Assisting in the preparation of the data dictionary to be collected for the operational research for evaluating the accuracy, operational efficiency of the AI.
- Properly keep documentation of all documents related to the implementation of the project and operational research in a shared folder in a designated IOM internal network.
- Prepare summary reports and updates, and provide to supervisors.
- Conduct any other activities related to the project as may be needed.
- Completed Master’s or equivalent or higher degree in Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Public health research, or a related field from an accredited academic institution, with a focus in Tuberculosis diagnostics
- Preferably postdoctoral fellow with PHD study focus on the TB diagnostics and AIs for TB detection and Migrants
- Demonstrated work experience in evaluation and implementation of AI based Computer Aided Detection (CAD) technologies for TB detection programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience on operational research, designing, writing research proposals and health data management and data analysis, quality assurance, and detecting meaningful trends and patterns, and communicating findings.
- Proficient knowledge and experience in extensive use of Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, with comfort to lean new software and stat reporting tools.
- Experience and knowledge in Migration health work, screening health assessments an advantage.
- Experience with digital radiology and Teleradiology dataset systems, an advantage.
For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
- Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.
- Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.
- Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.
- Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.
- Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.
- Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
- Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.
- Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
- Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.
- Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.
- Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.
- Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
- Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
- Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
- Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
- Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.
- Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
- Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
- Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.
- Listens carefully and genuinely to the views and positions of others; acts on received information.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.
- Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
- Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.
- Contributes to the identification of improvements to work processes and assists in implementing them.
- Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
- Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.
- Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a “hands-on” approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
- Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.
- Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.
- Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
- Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
- Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.
Interested applicants may send their applications to hrmanila@iom.int no later than 24 Aug 2023. VN Number and Position Title (CON 026/2023 – AI Project Implementation and Research Consultant) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.
IOM welcomes applicants from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin, color, nationality, age, disability status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Kindly note that this position is subject to funding availability.
