Established in 1951,
IOM is the leading governmental organization in the field of migration and
works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and 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 inclus
ive environment. Applications from
qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the
vacancy, the following candidates are considered as 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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 clinical IOM MHAs staff to ensure continuous
provision of quality migration health services.
Conduct performance appraisal of both clinical and clinical IOM MHA staff using
the
IOM Staff Evaluation
System and actively identify and promote training needs of the staff.
Contribute to
regional migration related programme analyses and presentations by providing
inputs on activities, achievements, new projects, problems encountered and
pertinent developments in the MHA sector.
Monitor the HAP financial performance in country operation and propose
corrective measures in coordination with the missions Resource Management
Officer, Chief of Mission, and the Regional Migration Health Assessment
Coordinator.
Reinforce partnerships in the Migration Health (MH) sector with Ministry of
Health, health institutions and academia, as well as other relevant leading
agencies. Where relevant, partnerships should incorporate sectorial approaches,
as well as capitalize on IOM strengths across all service areas within the
overall framework of IOMs point Strategy adopted by IOM Members States (June
2007).
Represent the Organization and promote the health of migrants, IOM health
assessment programme activities, and IOMs Regional Strategy in meetings,
workshops, international conferences. As required write reports, presentations,
and background documents.
Facilitate the integration of 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 Affected Populations.
Identify opportunities for expanding migration health activities and
programmes, including but not limited to informing embassies and consulates of
IOMs 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.
Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data and prevent
fraud throughout the health assessment process.
Assure periodic and hoc reporting to MHD on MH activities. Organize the
collection, processing, and analyses of migration health data and ensure a systematic
approach in data handling.
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 nine years of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus
Masters Degree in Pulmonology, Internal Medicine (including 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM
Recruitment system, by 08 June 2016 at the latest, referring to this
advertisement.
For further information, please refer to:
iom-apply.html
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 recruitment
system.
Posting period:
From 26.05.2016 to 08.06.2016
Requisition: VN 2016/116 (P) – Chief Medical Officer (P4) – Kigoma, Tanzania
(54808986) Released
Posting: Posting NC54808987 (54808987) Released
