Migration Health Physician
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading inter-governmental organization dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. This role is situated within the Migration Health Division, contributing to the health and well-being of migrants.
Job Purpose
The Migration Health Physician will conduct comprehensive health screening assessments for migrants, ensuring they meet health certification requirements. This involves performing medical examinations, reviewing diagnostic results, and identifying individuals needing further medical attention or treatment. The role is crucial for processing migration applications accurately and efficiently, maintaining high standards of data integrity and confidentiality. The physician will also contribute to quality improvement activities and support additional migration health projects, ensuring the overall health and safety of the migrant population served by IOM.
Responsibilities
Conduct migration health screening assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and review of diagnostic results like chest X-rays. Identify applicants requiring further tuberculosis investigations, referral, or treatment, and monitor cases to completion. Review medical records and documentation to determine eligibility for certification according to technical requirements. Issue medical certificates and complete all necessary medical documentation and reporting accurately. Ensure timely and accurate data entry, review, and maintenance of applicant information in the designated system. Maintain high standards of quality assurance, data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with technical guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Prepare activity statistics and reports, contributing to monitoring and quality improvement initiatives. Support additional migration health projects and perform other related duties as assigned.
Work Experience
Experience in administration, procurement, or accounting is required. Experience working with refugees/migrants in a medical setting or with NGOs/international organizations is advantageous. Must demonstrate accuracy in handling and reporting data.
Skills
Intermediate MS Office skills, organizational skills, and communication skills.