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QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB DESCRIPTION
Vacancy Notice Number: | VN#TR/2022/56 |
Position Title: | National Migration Health Physician |
Classification: | One Year Fixed Term Contract (NOB)- with possible extension |
Duty Station: | Ankara - Turkey |
Deadline of Applications: | 22 March 2022 |
Number of Vacant Positions: | 1 |
Eligibility: | Internal & External Candidates |
General Functions:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and Technical Supervision of Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the Intl Migration Health Officer the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment activities in Ankara, Turkey.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment activities in close coordination with the Migration Health Officer (MHO) and Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
2. Facilitate the 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
3. Contribute to the 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.
- Organize/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.
- 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 MHO in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
6. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the 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 Health Assessment specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
- Contribute to 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 as required.
- Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA), eMedical and other related databases.
9. Contribute to adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review project performance reports when required.
10. Contribute to providing oversight and coordinating the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the MHO and the Resource Management Unit.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
Experience:
- Minimum of four (4) years, post-graduation, (post internship in countries with mandatory internship programs) continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last five years; and,
- Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.
- Experience in Pediatrics, Family medicine, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Respiratory, Travel Medicine or other medicine sub-specialty would be an advantage.
Languages:
· Fluency inEnglish and Turkish is required.
· Working knowledge of languages used in MENA region is advantageous.
Required Competencies
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Teamwork and respect for diversity
- Commitment to continuous learning
- Planning and organizing
- Communication
- Flexibility
- Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement.
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, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
Please be advised that female candidates are highly encouraged and that this is a local position and as such only applications from candidates with a valid residence / working permit residing in Turkey will be considered.
