CFCV - Medical Escort (Consultancy)
Organizational Context
IOM, a UN-related organization, is the leading agency in migration, promoting humane and orderly migration. IOM Germany's Migrant Protection and Inclusion Unit (MPIU), specifically the Due Diligence and Case Processing Team (DDP), is establishing a roster of medical consultants. This roster will support the "Return Assistance for migrants in vulnerable Situations" Programme, providing medical assistance to vulnerable returnees.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to establish a flexible roster of medical professionals to provide essential medical support and movement assistance for vulnerable migrants participating in IOM-managed programs. These consultants will facilitate safe and dignified travel, primarily between Syria and Germany, for individuals with significant medical conditions, including those in intensive or palliative care. This involves offering comprehensive medical escort services, travel health support, pre-departure and post-arrival medical coordination, thorough documentation review, and continuous medical monitoring during travel. The role is crucial for ensuring the well-being and protection of migrants with special protection needs, contributing significantly to their successful and sustainable return under the "Return Assistance for migrants in vulnerable Situations" Programme. The roster seeks a broad range of licensed healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and paramedics, to ensure comprehensive coverage for diverse medical requirements.
Responsibilities
The consultant will provide comprehensive medical travel support to beneficiaries, including professional assistance and continuous monitoring before, during, and after travel between Syria and Germany. This encompasses delivering specialized medical escort services, offering essential travel health support, and meticulously coordinating pre-departure and post-arrival medical requirements. Key duties involve thoroughly reviewing all medical documentation, continuously monitoring beneficiaries' health status during transit, and performing other related activities crucial for ensuring safe and dignified movement. The role demands close coordination with various stakeholders, including IOM teams, healthcare providers, hospitals, airport authorities, and airlines, to facilitate seamless operations. Consultants are also responsible for completing comprehensive post-assignment documentation, such as detailed mission reports, relevant medical observations, and any required follow-up information, within agreed timeframes. Furthermore, maintaining the highest standards of professional judgment and clinical skills, commensurate with potential medical events, is essential. This includes familiarity with diverse medical conditions, expertise in managing them, understanding aviation medicine, and emergency medicine experience. Strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Medical Evacuation Procedures (MEPs), and confidentiality requirements is paramount.
Work Experience
A minimum of four years of relevant clinical experience is required, with experience in patient care, emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, intensive care, community health, travel medicine, or humanitarian response being particularly relevant. Prior experience accompanying patients or vulnerable individuals during domestic or international travel is advantageous. Experience in multicultural, humanitarian, or migration-related contexts is also desirable.
Skills
Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or equivalent. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Life Support, or emergency care certification is highly desirable. Ability to respond appropriately to medical incidents within professional limits. Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills. Ability to work independently, under pressure, and in changing operational environments. Willingness to undertake short-notice assignments involving travel between Syria and Germany. Availability to comply with IOM medical clearance, reference checks, and administrative onboarding requirements.