Job Summary

IOM, the UN Migration Agency in Rome, Italy is looking for a Medical Doctor, who will be responsible for the management of Pre-Migration Health Activities (PMHA) for all S.T.A.R.T. project beneficiaries and medical escorting from Lampedusa to the final destinations, as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1.Organize and perform PMHA in Lampedusa in order to provide fitness to travel, fulfilling the technical requirements in the areas of:

a. Medical examinations

b. Infectious diseases screening

c. Referrals for treatment

d. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements

e. Documentation, certification and information transmission.

2. Perform, if needed, the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).

3. Maintain the medical equipment in Lampedusa as provided by IOM Italy so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.

4. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.

6. Collaborate with the Medical Focal Point to incorporate additional public health interventions, if necessary. 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.

7. Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.

8. Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Medical Focal Point for migration health activities.

9. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Medical Focal Point and the resource management unit.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The main indicator being the performance of PMHA activities as per above, their implementation, the quality of reporting, including their transmission as per Standard Operating Procedures, will be considered when assessing the quality of the performance of the consultant to be carried out by the COMED’s Medical Focal Point.

Implementation Period

Three months

Required Qualifications

Education/Professional experience

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least 3 years of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Aerospace medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution, with relevant professional experience.

Languages

• Fluency in Italian and English is required (oral and written);
• Working language of French is desirable.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• Yes, escorting may be required. In this case standard IOM’s rules and regulations apply.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
7. Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.

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