National Migration Health Physician Job Vacancy in Rwanda

VACANCY NOTICE OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
CANDIDATES

Position title
National Migration Health Physician

Duty station:
Kigali, Rwanda.

Classification:

Employee, NO-A/1 (UN Salary Scale for GS
staff)

Type of appointment:
Special Fixed Term, 9 months with possibility of
extension

Estimated Start date:
As soon as possible

Closing date:
22nd June
2013

Reference
Code:
VN2014/01-RW

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading i

nter-governmental 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.

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.

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.

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

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

Languages

Excellent 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

Only short listed candidates will be contacted, no phone calls.