INT 003 - 004 | Medical Intern

Manila

Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
Location: Manila
Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
Closing Date:

Job Description

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

The Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who have a specific interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities. Interns must be between 20 and 36 years old and should have less than two years of relevant working experience.

In general, the Internship Programme aims at attracting talented students and graduates who:

a) have an interest in, or whose studies have covered, areas relevant to IOM programmes and activities.

b) are either enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme

(minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent) or have graduated in the last 12 months.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and additional enquiries will only be addressed if the candidate is shortlisted.
Depending on experience and location, IOM provides a small monthly stipend to help offset costs.
Please consider the cost of living in the duty station prior to applying.

Background Information

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the Senior Medical and Information Management Assistant, the Medical Intern will be responsible in carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Manila, Philippines.

Responsibilities

The medical intern may be assigned to the two subunits within the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC): the reception and the communications centre. Below is a description of the possible tasks:

Communications Centre duties:

Register migrants in the IOM database and other medical web applications.
Schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and beneficiaries through the programme-specific mailboxes and calls including walk-in applicants.
Maintain daily statistics related to health assessments and update records.

Reception and Data Entry duties:

Perform data processing activities of the Migrant Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) for the United Kingdom TB Screening (UKTB) and Japan Pre-entry Tuberculosis Screening (JPETS) such as:
receiving and explaining the registration process to applicants
checking the applicant’s identity
entering the biodata of the applicants in the appropriate platform
taking photos using a webcam and loading the image to the appropriate platform; and,
printing of medical forms, consent forms, and other necessary documents

Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Training Components and Learning Elements

The Intern will gain experience in working in an international multicultural environment, within the United Nations system.

Gain experience in organization, management, and international cooperation activities.
Gain a better understanding of IOM’s work, as an inter-governmental organization in the field of Migration, and work on formulating and editing institutional strategies, priorities and workplans.
The Intern can also access online training courses at the disposal of all IOM staff.
The Intern will have the possibility to interact with IOM staff within Headquarters and IOM Missions.

Qualifications

Education

Completing a degree in Communications, Administration or related courses from an accredited academic institution
Certificate in data entry is an advantage

Skills

Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute
High computer literacy in Windows and MS Office is mandatory

Languages

Fluency in English and Tagalog is required.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

Work onsite.

Number of vacancies: 2 only.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Depending on experience and location, interns are granted a small monthly stipend to help offset costs. Interns benefiting from an internship allowance or scholarship granted by his/her university or other sponsoring body that includes financial remuneration or credits for coursework will not be eligible for the stipend.
IOM covers Interns against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the assignment. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Interns are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

Job info

Contract Type: Internship (2-6 months)
Vacancy Type: Internship
Recruiting Type: Intern
Grade: UG

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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
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