Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) the successful candidate will be responsible for the supervision of the Physicians in the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Mirpur Office.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Health Assessment Portfolio
- Organize and supervise the physicians in Mirpur MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
- Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
- Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
- Other technical areas as may be required.
- Conduct health assessment for refugees and migrants, including review of medical history, physical examination, evaluation of Chest X-ray (CXR) and review of the lab results in accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries.
- Support in the maintenance of the infrastructure and equipment of MHAC premises so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.
- Coordinate with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), to ensure sufficient and adequate planned levels of health assessments and that staff has necessary qualifications and skills. Contribute to the network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health assessment process and travel assistance.
- Ensure that the Chief Migration Health Officer is informed about the MHAC’s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.
- Contribute to and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures while ensuring a high level of integrity at all stages of the MHAC’s process, including client information and appointment system, payment, registration, pre- and post-test counselling, examination, testing, treatment and referrals, submission of health assessment results, pre-departure and other procedures. Establish within MHAC a system enabling clients to provide feedback.
- Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for the medical 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 the specific SOPs.
- Collaborate with the CMHO to incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP context. Interventions may include surveillance for communicable diseases, outbreak preparedness and response, health education and health promotion, public health services for host communities, liaison with public health institutions and other activities.
- Supervise health staff as well as external consultants involved in the health assessment process; ensure that performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a timely manner. Ensure that all staff are aware of the IOM Standards of Conduct under Article 42, and continuously reinforce these standards. Inform in due time the CoM and the IOM Office of Ethics and conduct of any issues regarding staff misconduct.
- Establish the MHAC staff development strategy in coordination with the CMHO, ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate, contribute to the organization and delivery of various professional in-house trainings.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.
- Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for migration health activities.
- Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the CMHO and the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
- Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the resource management unit.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor, 2nd SES manager or Director of the Migration Health Division.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION:
- University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of professional work experience.
OR
- University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s degree in Community of Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.
EXPERIENCE:
- Working experience in the domain of medicine, four years of which is continuous clinical experience (either in clinical set-ups or immigration / resettlement medical examinations or health assessments);
- Experience with team management/ supervision is required, preferably within the context of immigration/resettlement medical examinations;
- Knowledge and experience with the health segment of Unites States Refugees Admission Programme (USRAP) as well as experience in the provision of immigration medical examinations for Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand;
- Experience in managing health assessment programmes of a significant size, management of resources and personnel within migration health or public health projects;
- Experience in TB, migration health or other communicable disease control programmes among refugees and migrants in an international organization, UN agency or hospital;
- Experience with occupational health issues related to crisis and in developing countries;
- International experience in global public health issues, emergencies and policies; and,
- Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as national and international institutions.
SKILLS:
- In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration health related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;
LANGUAGES:
Required:
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of Pashto and Farsi/Dari or any other local language/s is an advantage
IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.