Migration Health Physician

Position Title: Migration Health Physician

Duty Station: Doha, Qatar

Classification: P-UG

Type of Appointment: Special Short Term, 09 Months

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: Nov 27, 2023

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) of IOM Qatar and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the Migration Health Physician will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Health Assessment Programme (HAP) in Camp As Sayliyah – Doha, Qatar.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Health Assessment Programme (HAP), in close coordination with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
2. Conduct the Doha (Health Assessment Programme) HAP’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
   1. Medical examinations;
   2. Imaging;
   3. Laboratory testing;
   4. Vaccinations;
   5. TB management;
   6. Treatment and referrals;
   7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
3. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
4. Other technical areas as may be required
5. 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.
6. Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities. Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment.
7. Oversee and coordinate accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries. Assist Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
8. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC). Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis, including practice observation, desk audits and use of self-assessment tools. Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Doha Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
9. Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities.
10. Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
11. Oversee the financial aspects of the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) in close coordination with the mission’s finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
12. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the Resource Management Unit.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; and
• Valid license to practice.

Experience

• Experience in Migration Heath Assessments;
• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;
• Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset; and,
• Experience in establishing partnerships with government institutions, health institutions and other partners.

Skills

• Strong coordination skills and experience engaging with local authorities and partners, including working with decentralised health care system at the community, district and provincial levels;
• Sound technical knowledge of emergency health, and/or primary health care;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility
• Good report writing skills; and
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from various cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of any UN Official language(s) and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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 Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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 Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

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 and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.