Open to Internal and External Candidates
Reference No. : CFCV/2025/043
Position Title : Migration Health Physician (On-Call)
Duty Station : Pekanbaru
Organization Unit : Health Care
Classification : UG
Type of Appointment : Hourly Contract
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 22 October 2025
Established in 1951, IOM is part of the United Nations System as the leading inter-governmental organization promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is one of the largest IOM missions in the world working on a wide range of activities in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, civil society, private sector actors, migrants and communities. IOM Indonesia is engaged in several thematic areas, including: Counter-Trafficking (CT), Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Policy and Data Hub, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns
The Health care unit aims to improve the quality of health care for refugees and asylum seekers referred to IOM by the Government of Indonesia according to applicable international humanitarian and human rights standards. Under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician in Pekanbaru and functional supervision of Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), and overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator of Mobility and Resilience Unit. The Migration Health Physician will provide health assistance/ assessment, including general mental health assistance for migrants who are referred by the Indonesian Government authorities to IOM care and support services. The incumbent shall coordinate the activities of the Migration Health Team at the IOM field office in Pekanbaru, in coordination with MHP Pekanbaru.
The consultant will undertake the following responsibilities / scope of work:
Education:
University Degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevantExperience:
Registered Physician with experience in General Practice and/or Family Medicine, independent program management skills, such as supervision capacity, quality assessment and control and report writing;ย Proven capacity to develop and supervise quality control/assurance mechanisms in medical activities;ย Previous work experience dealing with the health management and care of vulnerable groups; delivery of public health services, TB program , STI and reproductive health services and/or HIV/ AIDS programming are distinct advantages;ย ย Understanding of biostatistics and basic research concepts;ย Knowledge in assisting emergency operations activities;ย Proven ability ย and experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/Authorities and other international organizations;ย Proficient in computer applications: Ms-OfficeยSkills:
Understanding of biostatistics and basic research concepts. Knowledge in assisting emergency operations activities; Proven capacity to develop and supervise quality control/ assurance mechanisms in medical activities; Proficient in computer applications: Ms-Office. Proven capacity to communicate to specialized audiences on migration and health topics; Proven writing skills to draft high quality concept notes, proposals and donor reports in both English and French In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organizationย Required Competencies ย IOMโs competency framework can be found atย this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. ย Valuesย - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 Competenciesย โ 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 Organizationโs 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. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants 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.
Please submit your application online by clicking \"Apply\" button above. Please attach the Resume and Cover letter in your application. The deadline for applications is 22 October 2025. The previous applicant no need to reapply. Candidates applying for this vacancy are required to declare whether they have relatives already working for IOM.ย
Only applicant who meets the above qualification will be considered For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Indonesia Careersย