Position Title :
Chief Medical Officer Duty Station : Kigoma, Tanzania Classification :
Professional Staff, Grade P4 Type of Appointment : Fixed term, One year with
possibility of extension Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible Closing
Date : 05 July 2016
Established in 1951,
IOM is the leading inter-go
vernmental organization in the field of migration
and 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.
IOM is committed to
a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female
candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the
following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:
Internal
candidates
Qualified
applicants from the following NMS countries:
Antigua and Barbuda,
Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Cabo Verde, Czech Republic, Djibouti,
Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia,
Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia,
Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Suriname, El
Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
- External
female candidates.
Context:
Under the direct
supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and the
technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator
for Sub-Saharan Africa, the successful candidate will be responsible for the
coordination, management, and implementation of the United States Refugee
Admissions Programme (USRAP) and other activities related to migration health
assessments in Tanzania.
Core Functions /
Responsibilities:
Establish/expand
a health assessment site in Kigoma (Makere) and organize, oversee, and
implement USRAP-related health activities performed at the IOM Migration Health
Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kigoma (Makere) and elsewhere in Tanzania.
Arrange
and organize migration health assessments (MHAs) within HAP of other donor
countries, according to their respective technical requirements. Supervise and
standardize all aspects of the programme including but not limited to fraud
prevention, applicant registration, quality radiological services, tuberculosis
(TB) investigation, and referral for treatment and
submission of
completed files.
Establish
and maintain quality control/quality assurance procedures which include but are
not limited to reviewing chest x-ray films and reports, TB laboratory reports,
TB treatment records, and liaising with service providers (radiology unit, TB
laboratory) on a regular basis.
Liaise
with external service providers. Supervise the activities of collaborating
hospitals, laboratories, and other medical facilities ensuring optimal
performance and quality control.
Train
IOM migration health staff on all relevant technical instructions on migration
health assessments and pre-departure medical screening and treatments for
countries other than the USA, such as Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
Arrange
other migration health services, as needed, such as pre-departure medical
screening and treatment for refugees departing Kigoma and Makere.
Assist
in the implementation of and adherence to IOM Standard Operating Procedures for
quality assurance and control and the adequate reporting of incidents in the
established Global Incident Reporting System.
Conceptualize,
develop, and implement appropriate public health interventions that may benefit
the resettlement process (e.g. surveillance, prevention, and health education
of the refugees).
Supervise
and support clinical and non-clinical IOM MHAs staff to ensure continuous
provision of quality migration health services.
Conduct
performance appraisal of both clinical and non-clinical IOM MHA staff using the
IOM Staff Evaluation System and actively identify and promote training needs of
the staff.
Contribute
to regional migration health-related programme analyses and presentations by
providing inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems
encountered and pertinent developments in the MHA sector.
performance in country operation and propose corrective measures in
coordination with the mission’s Resource Management Officer, Chief of Mission,
and the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator.
Migration Health (MH) sector with Ministry of Health, health institutions and
academia, as well as other relevant leading agencies. Where relevant,
partnerships should incorporate multi-sectorial approaches, as well as
capitalize on IOM strengths across all service areas within the overall
framework of IOM’s 12-point Strategy adopted by IOM Members States (June 2007).
and promote the health of migrants, IOM health assessment programme activities,
and IOM’s Regional Strategy in meetings, workshops, international conferences.
As required write reports, presentations, and background documents.
health assessment activities into the overall migration related programming of
the Mission, where appropriate, through close collaboration with the various
departments and units at the field level. Advise IOM colleagues on the link
between the Health Assessment Programme with the two other core MHD programme
areas – Health Promotion and Assistance to Migrants, and Migration Health
Assistance to Crisis-Affected Populations.
expanding migration health activities and programmes, including but not limited
to informing embassies and consulates of IOM’s migration health work and lobby
for IOM MHACs becoming panel sites for MHA, responding to announcements for
call of proposals by drafting project concept notes and/or proposals and
liaising with UN agencies and Ministry of Health to identify project
development opportunities.
security of migration health data and prevent fraud throughout the health
assessment process.
reporting to MHD on MH activities. Organize the collection, processing, and
analyses of migration health data and ensure a systematic approach in data
handling.
may be assigned.
Required
Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• University degree
in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least nine years of
professional experience; or • University degree in Medicine from an accredited
academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine
(including different sub-specialties of internal medicine group), Paediatrics,
Emergency Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Public Health or other related fields
from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant
professional experience.
Experience
• Working experience
in the domain of health, four years of which is continuous clinical experience
(either in clinical setups or immigration/resettlement medical examinations or
health assessments) is required; • Experience in performing team
management/supervisory roles, preferably within the immigration/resettlement
medical examinations, is required; • Demonstrated experience in managing health
assessment programmes of significance, resources and personnel within migration
health, or public health projects; • Progressive work experience in TB
programmes, communicable disease control programmes among refugees and migrants
in an international organization, UN agency, or hospital; • Knowledge and
experience with the health segment of Unites States Refugees Admission
Programme (USARP) is mandatory; • Health sector working experience in (Africa,
Asia, etc. as applicable), especially in remote settings is an advantage; •
Experience in managing and implementing medical evacuations and escorts is an
advantage; • Experience in liaising with resettlement partners, international
organizations, and health services providers is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English
is required.
Desirable
Competencies:
Behavioral
• Accountability –
takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms; • Client
Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders; • Continuous
Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others; • Communication –
listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience; • Creativity
and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services; •
Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and
external stakeholders; • Performance Management – identify ways and implement
actions to improve performance of
self and others; •
Planning and Organizing – plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within
area of responsibility; • Professionalism – displays mastery of subject matter;
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender
related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;
• Technological Awareness – displays awareness of relevant technological
solutions; • Resource Mobilization – works with internal and external
stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.
Other:
Internationally
recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
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.
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM
e-Recruitment system, by 05 July 2016 at the latest, referring to this
advertisement.
For further
information, please refer to: http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-…
In order for an
application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly
completed.
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on
your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.
Posting period:
From 22.06.2016 to
05.07.2016
Requisition: VN
2016/132 (P) – Chief Medical Officer (P4) – Kigoma, Tanzania (54821050)
Released Posting: Posting NC54821057 (54821057) Released
