Migration Health and AVRR Physician
Organizational Context
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate pathways for regular migration. This role operates under the Chief of Mission and a program supervisor, with technical guidance from migration health leadership.
Job Purpose
The Migration Health and AVRR Physician will conduct migration health assessments and provide essential medical support for Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration (AVRR) cases. This involves ensuring all clinical assessments, documentation, referrals, fitness-to-travel decisions, medical travel arrangements, and continuity-of-care planning are meticulously completed. The physician's work is critical for safeguarding the health and well-being of migrants throughout their journey, ensuring compliance with IOM, donor, and destination-country requirements. The role directly contributes to IOM's mission of promoting orderly migration and protecting vulnerable individuals.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive migration health assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and review of clinical records. Arrange or review necessary investigations like lab tests and imaging. Identify health conditions requiring treatment or referral, coordinating care with health facilities. Support vaccination, tuberculosis management, and pre-departure medical procedures. Ensure accurate migrant identification and timely, complete medical documentation in IOM systems. Assess AVRR cases for medical conditions, fitness to travel, and return feasibility. Recommend further assessments or stabilization for safe travel. Determine required medical travel conditions, such as escorts or special arrangements. Review travel itineraries from a medical standpoint and complete aviation medical forms. Coordinate with AVRR and other counterparts for safe travel and post-arrival care. Brief medical escorts and review their reports. Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Contribute to quality assurance through case reviews and data analysis. Maintain case records and prepare reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant professional clinical experience is required, preferably in emergency medicine, internal medicine, or a hospital setting. Experience in conducting medical assessments, preparing reports, and coordinating patient care is essential. Experience in migration health, humanitarian health, or AVRR programming is desirable.
Skills
Proficiency in clinical medicine, patient safety, and infection prevention and control. Ability to make sound clinical decisions and document them clearly. Strong coordination and communication skills for liaising with various stakeholders. Good organizational skills with attention to detail and flexibility to meet operational demands.