Vacancy Notice no: VN/01/11/2011 Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda Position title: Migration Health Physician Classification:
Duration of Appointment: Six Months Special Short Term with possibility of extension.
General functions:
Under Administrative Supervision of the Chief of Mission, Kampala, and the direct supervision of the Head of IOM Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) - Kampala, the incumbent will be responsible for performing required routine clinical tasks/procedures in connection with the migration health assessment and treatment; to ensure that identified refugees and migrants are medically fit to migrate in accordance with the predefined medical requirements of the receiving countries. The incumbent shall perform the following essential functions:
Perform migration health assessment and complete related medical documentation of migrants approved for migration in accordance with the resettlement country’s Medical Examination Guidelines/Protocols for Immigrants and the IOM Migration Health Assessment Guidelines.
Coordinating and ensuring appropriate documentation of Biodata and Registration of all Migrants presenting or presented for Migration health assessment including appropriate monitoring and storage of all biodata under strict confidentiality code of conduct,
Participate in following activities that 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.
Assist the Head of MHAC in coordinating with the local/national health authorities, physicians, hospitals and laboratories as needed.
Assist the head of IOM MAHC in Kampala in the preparation, design, analysis and implementation of activities related to the migration health, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted diseases.
Assist in developing potential health and migration projects/programmes for the Mission.
Perform such other related duties that may be assigned by the direct supervisor
Desirable Qualifications: Education, experience and competencies:
• Ugandan National • University degree in Medicine and Surgery • Registered with Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioner’s Board. • Pediatric or Infectious diseases experience is an added advantage. • Prior involvement or demonstrated knowledge in Migration Health / Travel medicine • Experience in migration health, migration medical assessments, epidemiology and/or international public health • Experience of working with international humanitarian organizations, in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage
• Ability and willingness to work in difficult areas/situations
Three years experience in a relevant medical engagements .
• Team-work oriented, capacity to work independently; sensitive to gender issues, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, experience in working effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels • Good writing, communication and negotiation skills • Health sector experience in Africa • Computer/software literate
• Fluency in English and Swahili Language.
Closing Date: ASAP
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How to apply: Send an e-mail with CV not more than four pages to snabulere@iom.int and be sure to keep Onalunkuma@iom .int in copy The subject should be MIGRATION HEALTH PHYSCIAN II – KAMPALA.
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