Job Description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration


 

Project Context and Scope

Under the overall direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician, the staff will support the daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) by providing high-quality medical services throughout the migration health assessment process. The staff will contribute to ensuring efficient, timely, and client-centered service delivery while maintaining compliance with IOM standards, infection prevention and control measures, and quality management procedures.  

 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the staff is contributing

 
Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC), Migration Health Division (MHD).

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract
1- Conduct Migration Health Assessment activities targeting refugees and Immigrants for resettlement/ Immigration to Canada and Australia.
2- Provide medical assistance for migrant’s beneficiaries accessing IOM medical services.
3- Assist in Coordination medical referrals with relevant hospitals and medical centers and closely follow up on the progress of the treatment/their medical condition of all cases.
4- Provide support for medical services for migrants in governmental health/medical facilities whenever requested. 

5-Identify and advocate special health needs for individuals/groups and liaise with relevant health actors/partners to facilitate the service provisions.  

6- Contribute to strengthening and monitoring mechanisms for ensuring quality health services and identification of beneficiaries potential protection concerns for all vulnerable categories (children, pregnant and lactating women, beneficiaries with disabilities and elderly patients.  

7- Undertake health needs assessments of the migrant population with attention to health determinants to assure provisions to meet those needs; maintain an on-going monitoring system to assure adequacy of such service provisions, including emergency response.  

8-Highlight and ensure presentation of psychosocial needs, including protection issues to Migrant Assistance Service caseworkers for further follow up, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.  

9-Monitor the completion of pre-departure medical checks for fitness to travel for migrants who are willing to return home voluntarily and assist in coordination of all necessary medical procedures related to VHR (Voluntary Humanitarian Return) inclusive provision of Medical escort for cases requiring medical assistance during travel.  

10-Conduct health promotion activities for migrants’ and host communities based on the most common health elements affecting the migrants and address public health measures needed to maintain a healthy environment, in the form of outreach clinics and health events.  

11-Liaise with Community leaders, Community Health and Outreach Worker networks in migrant dense communities to understand and remain up to date on migrant needs and health concerns.  

12-Assist in Coordination of  the proper storage, maintenance and procurement of basic medical equipment and supplies for the IOM Migration Health Unit including Emergency Medical Kits, Medical Escorts Kits, and other medical items.  

13-Regularly review services from a gender perspective and make recommendations to improve gender mainstreaming and gender sensitive services for all.  

14-Assist Medical team in conducting of Medical convoys and basic medical services provided in field level  

15-Assist CMHO and contribute during provision of session within IBG particularly praqctical part of life saving activities  

16-Write, consolidate, and submit individual case reports, monthly progress reports on key project activities and statistical reports whenever requested.  

17-Represent IOM in health sector meeting when required.  

18-Perform such other duties as may be assigned by CMHO.  

19-Can be called to intervene in medical emergencies throughout the Day.  

20-Will have to respond to emergency calls throughout the Day

The staff (s) must maintain the highest ethical standards for research and adhere to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Data Protection Principles (IN/138) and maintain confidentiality.  

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
  • Migration health assessments conducted in accordance with IOM and destination-country requirements.
  • Timely and accurate completion of medical reports, referrals, and case documentation.
  • Effective provision of medical assistance and follow-up of referred cases.
  • Timely response to emergency medical cases and support to field operations.
  • Submission of monthly narrative and statistical reports within agreed timelines.
  • Compliance with IOM medical protocols, data protection requirements, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • University Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution with minimum two years of continuous clinical work experience,  
  • Master’s degree in general medicine/Emergency Medicine, Gynecology and obstetrics,  
  • Anesthesiology, Endocrinology specialists’ advantage inclusive experience in Emergency Room or Intensive Care Center.  

Experience

  • Proven experience in community outreach and dialogue in addition to practical monitoring and evaluation experience  
  • Empanelment for Canada and Australia health authorities is an advantage  
  • Work expirience in activities in Entry/Exit point/s of country is an advantage
  • Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint and Email.  
  • Experience working in Emergency situations, with emergency cases.  

Skills

  • In depth knowledge of the humanitarian context of medical assistance in relevance to  
  • different migrants’ populations.  

Travel required.  

 Might be asked to travel.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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

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

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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

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Job info

Contract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 3
Org Type: Country Office
Vacancy Type: Call for Applications
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: UG
Is this S/VN based in an L3 office or in support to an L3 emergency response?: No
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