Expedited SVN – Migration Health Physician (Mobile Team), NO-B (Part-time work 50%)

This position is only open for internal candidates.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

  Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency.  With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to: 

1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility. 
2. Advance understanding of migration issues 
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and 
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

   IOM’s Regional Office for the East, Horn and Southern Africa oversees, plans, coordinates and supports IOM activities within the region. Through a team of specialists, the Regional office is responsible for project review and endorsement and provides technical support to Country Offices in the region which include Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,  Republic of Mauritius (also covering Seychelles), Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,  Zambia and Zimbabwe particularly in the area of project development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, resource management, liaison coordination with regional and sub-regional governments, United Nations agencies and other key partners.

   Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and under the direct supervision of the Mobile Team Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for duties and responsibilities related to the Mobile Team in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Mobile unit is tasked to support the RHAPC in implementing pre-immigration medical examination activities in the region, particularly providing mobile missions and surge support to the country offices, capacity-building of medical personnel, and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the Health Assessment Programme in the region

   1. Support the Mobile Team Coordinator in all activities related to the Mobile Unit in the Sub Saharan Africa by: 

   a) Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Mobile Unit in the Sub-Saharan Africa Region, in close coordination with the Mobile Team Coordinator. 

   b) Support activities of the mobile missions in the region ensuring all procedures are followed as per the Mobile Unit SOP and MHD protocols. 

   c) Supervise the nurses and data staff assigned to the mobile unit. 

   2. In collaboration with the Mobile Team Coordinator, support the planning, execution, and monitoring of the mobile missions, particularly: 

   a) Monitor the pipeline of health assessment requests from external partners and provide timely calls for the deployment of the mobile missions. 

   b) In coordination with the relevant IOM colleagues, IOM Affiliated Panel Physicians (IAPP) and external partners, develop the mobile mission’s plan and share required notifications and communications on time. 

   c) Supervise the preparation of documents, medical files, medical equipment, and logistics for mobile missions.

   3. Participate in and systematically monitor the progress of the mobile missions, recommend and coordinate plan’s adjustment when appropriate, providing systematic updates and reports to the Mobile Team Coordinator, suggesting cost-saving mitigations when required. 

   4. After the mobile missions coordinate adequate follow-up of the medical files on-hold, timely execution of furtherance’s, and mailing-out of the medical files to the relevant external partiers. 

   5. Ensure effective coordination with relevant IOM colleagues and IOM Affiliated Panel Physicians (IAPPs) in the region regarding quality and integrity of the health assessment process during mobile missions; perform field assessment visits when required. 

   📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

   ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

   6. In coordination with the medical data processing unit ensure timely and accurate update of mobile mission’s data in the Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and e-Medical. Ensure data quality is collected during the mobile missions. In coordination with the data processing staff, provide systematic statistical as well as ad-hoc reports of the mobile unit. 

   7. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for mobile missions in the region. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk and database audits, and use of self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and web reporting systems to monitor performance indicators for the mobile missions. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement mobile missions’ specific SOPs. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management. 

   8. Contribute to the financial aspects of the mobile missions planning and monitoring. 

   9. Conduct the mobile missions’ 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 

   10. 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. 

   11. Refer patients for vaccination services and treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities as per the Technical Instructions (TI) and Standard Operating procedures (SOPs). 

   12. Ensure that all data related to health assessment programmes is appropriately entered to MiMOSA and other related databases. 

   13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

   Education
   • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
   • Valid license to practice within country is mandatory Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
     • Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last three years; 
     • Good knowledge of clinical medicine;
     • Excellent bedside manner;
     • Knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control;
     • ​Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, or emergency medicine is an advantage.  
     • ​Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of internal medicine is an advantage.  
     • ​Proven clinical expertise and/or specialization in public health, health care administration, or healthcare management is an advantage. 
     • ​Proven master trainer experience is an advantage.​  Skills
       • Organizational skills;
       • Communication skills. Languages   Fluency in English and Kiswahili 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.   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 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.
5. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.