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Mission and objectives
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Context
Under the overall supervision of the Sub-Regional Health Assessment Programme (HAP) Coordinator (SRHAPC), the direct supervision of the Clinic Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa.
Task description
Under the overall supervision of the Sub-Regional Health Assessment Programme (HAP) Coordinator (SRHAPC), the direct supervision of the Clinic Head, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa.
1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Clinic Head.
2. Conduct the Pretoria MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
a) Medical examinations,
b) Imaging,
c) Laboratory testing,
d) Vaccinations,
e) TB management,
f) Treatment and referrals,
g) Pre-departure procedures and medical movements,
h) Documentation, certification and information transmission, and,
i) Other technical areas as may be required.
3. Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
4. Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities. Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
5. Contribute to oversight and coordination of accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries as well as assist the Clinic Head in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
6. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC.
• Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk audits and use of self-assessment tools.
• Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Pretoria MHAC specific SOPs for each service area.
• Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
7. Contribute to systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the Clinic Head. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Clinic Head on Migration Health activities.
8. Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
9. Contribute to oversight of the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the supervisor, mission's finance staff: contribute to budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and contribute to reviewing financial reports.
10. Contribute to oversight and coordination of the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Clinic Head and the Resource Management Unit.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Clinic Head.
2. Conduct the Pretoria MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
a) Medical examinations,
b) Imaging,
c) Laboratory testing,
d) Vaccinations,
e) TB management,
f) Treatment and referrals,
g) Pre-departure procedures and medical movements,
h) Documentation, certification and information transmission, and,
i) Other technical areas as may be required.
3. Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded information.
4. Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities. Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
5. Contribute to oversight and coordination of accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries as well as assist the Clinic Head in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
6. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC.
• Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk audits and use of self-assessment tools.
• Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Pretoria MHAC specific SOPs for each service area.
• Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
7. Contribute to systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the Clinic Head. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Clinic Head on Migration Health activities.
8. Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
9. Contribute to oversight of the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the supervisor, mission's finance staff: contribute to budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and contribute to reviewing financial reports.
10. Contribute to oversight and coordination of the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Clinic Head and the Resource Management Unit.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
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