Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes) (5 positions)

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Position Title:Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes) (5 positions)Duty Station:Doha, QatarClassification:Professional Staff, Grade P3Type of Appointment:Special short-term graded, six months with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date:As soon as possibleClosing Date:09 June 2022Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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 work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at . Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: - Internal candidates- Candidates from the following non-represented member states:Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; VanuatuSecond tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.Context:Within the scope of US resettlement programme, IOM is assisting as a panel clinic through provision of Health Assessment Programme (HAP) services. Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief 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 Site (MHAS) in Doha, Qatar.Core Functions / Responsibilities:1. Organize and supervise Doha IOM MHAS migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of: * Medical examinations;* Imaging;* Laboratory testing;* Vaccinations;* TB management;* Treatment and referrals;* Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;* Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,* Other technical areas as may be required. - Conduct health assessment for refugees and migrants, including review of medical history,physical examination, evaluation of Chest X-ray (CXR) and review of the lab results in accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries.- Maintain the infrastructure and equipment of MHAS premises, so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.- Coordinate, with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), human resources and MHASorganizational structure needs to ensure sufficient and adequate planned levels of health assessments and that staff has necessary qualifications and skills. Contribute to the network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health assessment process and travel assistance.- Ensure that the Chief Migration Health Officer is informed about the MHAS health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.- Contribute to and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures while ensuring a high level ofintegrity at all stages of the MHASs process, including client information and appointment system, payment, registration, pre- and post-test counselling, examination, testing, treatment and referrals, submission of health assessment results, pre-departure and other procedures. Establish within MHAS a system enabling clients to provide feedback.- Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAS. 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 Doha MHAS specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.- Collaborate with the CMHO to incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAPcontext. Interventions may include surveillance for communicable diseases, outbreak preparedness and response, health education and health promotion, public health services for host communities, liaison with public health institutions and other activities.- Supervise health- and non-health staff as well as external consultants involved in the health assessment process; ensure that performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a timely manner. Ensure that all staff are aware of the IOM Standards of Conduct under Article 42, and continuously reinforce these standards. Inform in due time the CoM and the IOM Office of Ethics and conduct of any issues regarding staff misconduct.- Establish the MHAS staff development strategy in coordination with the CMHO, ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate, contribute to the organization and delivery of various professional in-house trainings.- Liaise with external service providers to negotiate agreements in coordination with Resources Management Officer (RMO). Exercise quality control over outsourced services and take corrective measures if necessary.- Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOMData Protection Principles.- Organize systematic 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.- Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAS in close coordination with the missions finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.- Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the resource management unit.Other health activities- Facilitate the integration of health assessment activities into the overall migration related programming of the Mission in Doha through close collaboration with the various units at the Country Office level, if required.- 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, if required.- Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Migration Health Officer(CHMO), 2nd SES manager (CoM) or Director of the Migration Health Division.Required Qualifications and Experience:Education* University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least seven years of professional experience; or,* University degree in Medicine from

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