VACANCY NOTICE OPEN TO INTERNAL AND
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
Position
title
National Migration Health Physician
title
National Migration Health Physician
Duty
station:
Kigali, Rwanda.
station:
Kigali, Rwanda.
Classification:
Employee, NO-A/1 (UN Salary Scale for GS
staff)
Employee, NO-A/1 (UN Salary Scale for GS
staff)
Type
of appointment: Special Fixed Term, 9
months with possibility of extension
of appointment: Special Fixed Term, 9
months with possibility of extension
Estimated
Start date:
As soon as possible
Start date:
As soon as possible
Closing
date:
22nd June 2013
date:
22nd June 2013
Reference
Code:
VN2014/01-RW
Code:
VN2014/01-RW
Established
in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with govern
in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of
migration and works closely with govern
mental, 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 administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission (Rwanda),
technical supervision (guidance) of the Regional Migration Health Assessments
Coordinator for Africa and Middle East, and the direct supervision of the Head
of Planning, Monitoring and Follow up Unit/Head of Mobile Teams (Regional
Office in Nairobi) the incumbent will be responsible for Migrant Health
Programme in IOM Rwanda as well as helping to develop and implement
health-related projects.
the overall administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission (Rwanda),
technical supervision (guidance) of the Regional Migration Health Assessments
Coordinator for Africa and Middle East, and the direct supervision of the Head
of Planning, Monitoring and Follow up Unit/Head of Mobile Teams (Regional
Office in Nairobi) the incumbent will be responsible for Migrant Health
Programme in IOM Rwanda as well as helping to develop and implement
health-related projects.
Core functions/Responsibilities:
- Perform
migration health assessment and complete related medical documentation of
refugees selected for migration in accordance with the resettlement
country’s Medical Examination Guidelines/Protocols for Immigrants and the
IOM Migration Health Assessment Guidelines. - Assist
in providing technical supervision and monitoring of the IOM nurse to
ensure that the following activities are performed in accordance with the
technical requirements of the resettlement countries:
- Medical
treatment and follow up programs - Pre-embarkation
medical examination of departing refugees.
- Contribute
to the analysis and technical elaboration of data gathered from the
migration health assessment. - Coordinate
with the local/national health authorities, physicians, hospitals and
laboratories as needed. - Assist
in the preparation, and implementation of research activities related to
the migration health, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases. - Assist
in developing potential health and migration projects/programmes for the
Mission. - Participate
in the work of the Mobile Team Unit on missions outside Rwanda when
requested by the Head of Planning, Monitoring and Follow-up/Head of Mobile
Mission. - Assist
in medical escorting sick migrants to various destinations when appointed
by MHD Nairobi, Kenya - Perform
such other related duties that may be assigned by the Head of Migration
Health Assessment Centre.
Desirable Competencies
Behavioral : a) takes
responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with
all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates
clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team
environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and
retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
(PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and
promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant
technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to
meet resource needs of IOM.
responsibility and manages constructive criticism; b) works effectively with
all clients and stakeholders; c) promotes continuous learning; communicates
clearly; d) takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management;
e) plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
f) displays mastery of subject matter; g) contributes to a collegial team
environment; h) creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and
retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse
(PSEA); i) incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and
promotes equal gender participation; j) displays awareness of relevant
technological solutions; k) works with internal and external stakeholders to
meet resource needs of IOM.
Technical: a) Effectively
applies knowledge of Health issues in execution of responsibilities at
appropriate level; b) maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate
areas of work. C) Correctly frames migration health issues within their
regional, global and political context
applies knowledge of Health issues in execution of responsibilities at
appropriate level; b) maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate
areas of work. C) Correctly frames migration health issues within their
regional, global and political context
Desirable Qualifications and experience
- Degree
in Medicine – MBCHB - Registered
with Rwanda Medical Council - Minimum
of 2 years continuous professional working experience preferably with
experience in migration health, immigration medical assessments,
epidemiology and/or international public health; - Health
sector experience in Africa;
a)
Special training/experience in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine or Infectious
Diseases is an advantage
Special training/experience in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine or Infectious
Diseases is an advantage
Languages
Excellent
command of spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French,
Kinyarwanda and Swahili language an advantage.
command of spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of French,
Kinyarwanda and Swahili language an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their applications (Cover letter not more than
one page specifying the motivation for application, indicating the Reference
code of this vacancy and detailed CV with three professional references and
contacts ‘email or telephone’) by email to: iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int
candidates are invited to submit their applications (Cover letter not more than
one page specifying the motivation for application, indicating the Reference
code of this vacancy and detailed CV with three professional references and
contacts ‘email or telephone’) by email to: iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted, no phone calls.
contacted, no phone calls.
