Deadline: 01 July, 2021

Location: Lagos, Nigeria

International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the role of Migration Health Officer.

Established in 1951, IOM is a related organisation of the United Nations that works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners in promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all.

Responsibilities

• Organise and supervise Lagos MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries
• 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 MHAC premises so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services
• In close collaboration with the chief migration health officer (CMHO) and human resources, coordinate the needs of the MHAC organisational structure to facilitate sufficient and adequate planned levels of health assessments and the necessary qualifications and skills of staff
• Contribute to the network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health assessment process and travel assistance
• Ensure the chief migration health officer is informed about the MHAC’s health activities and check 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 of integrity at all stages of the MHAC’s 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 MHAC a system enabling clients to provide feedback
• Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MHAC
• 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)
• Draft and implement Lagos MHAC 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 HAP context
• Supervise health- and non-health staff as well as external consultants involved in the health assessment process, and ensure performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure 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
• Implement the MHAC staff development strategy in coordination with the CMHO
• Apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate and contribute to the organisation and delivery of various professional in-house trainings
• Liaise with external service providers to participate in negotiating agreements in close 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 IOM data protection principles
• Organise systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO
• Ensure data quality and provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for migration health activities
• Monitor MHAC budget and expenditures in close coordination with the mission’s finance staff, including assisting with budget preparation, suggesting adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and reviewing financial reports
• Supervise and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the resource management unit

Requirements

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with seven years, minimum, of professional work experience; or degree in Medicine plus master’s degree in Community of Public Health, Tropical Medicine, or a related field with five years of relevant professional experience
• Four years of clinical experience (either in clinical setups or immigration/resettlement medical examinations or health assessments)
• Experience in managing/supervising a team, preferably within the context of immigration/resettlement medical examinations
• Knowledge and experience with the health segment of United States Refugees Admission
  Programme (USRAP) as well as experience in the provision of immigration medical
  examination for Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand
• Experience in managing health assessment programmes of a significant size, resources and personnel within migration health or public health projects
• Experience in TB, migration health or other communicable disease control programmes among refugees and migrants in an international organisation, UN agency or hospital
• Experience with occupational health issues related to crisis in developing countries
• International experience in handling global public health issues, emergencies and policies
• Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as national and international institutions
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject areas dealt with by the organisation
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming

To apply and for more information, click here.

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