National Migration Health Physician (NOB)

Job Title

IOM

Company/Organisation

Related Organization of the United Nations

Location

Abuja, Nigeria

Job Description and Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC)
• Conduct the CITY MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries
• Ensure proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information
• Perform treatment for TB and sexually transmitted infections and provide support to the HIV and counselling activities
• Oversee and coordinate the management of TB cases to ensure effective TB treatment
• Oversee and coordinate accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes
• 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
• Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management
• Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data
• Ensure data quality and provide periodic reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities
• Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution
• At least four years of professional work experience
• Valid license to practice within the country

Requirements

• Fluency in English Language required in both oral and written forms
• Knowledge of either English or a Local Language in Nigeria

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

Languages

Fluency in English Language required

Required Competencies

• Inclusion and respect for diversity
• Integrity and transparency
• Professionalism
• Courage
• Empathy

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity
• Integrity and transparency
• Professionalism
• Courage
• Empathy

Core Competencies

1. Teamwork
2. Delivering results
3. Managing and sharing knowledge
4. Accountability
5. Communication

Managerial Competencies

1. Leadership
2. Empowering others
3. Building Trust
4. Strategic thinking and vision
5. Humility

Notes

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Application Process

Applications are considered based on qualifications and experience. Internal and internal-equivalent candidates are prioritized. For this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as well as external women candidates.

Application Deadline

Applications must be submitted before the closing date.

Job ID/Reference Number

Job ID: 639017162240331322

Contract Type / Level

Level 2