International Organization for Migration Chief Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes) Jobs in Rwanda
Context:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and technical supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC), Africa and in coordination with the Regional Migration Health Specialist for the region, the Chief Migration Health Officer (Health Assessment Programmes) will be responsible for the development, implementation and management of the Health Assessment and other health programmes.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Health Assessment Portfolio
Organize and supervise the migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
Medical examinations;
Imaging;
Laboratory testing;
Vaccinations;
Tuberculosis (TB) management;
Treatment and referrals;
Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
Documentation, certification and information transmission; and, Other technical areas as may be required
Ensure that the infrastructure and equipment of HAP premises meet professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.
Ensure that human resources and HAP organizational structure are sufficient and adequate for the planned levels of health assessments and that the staff has necessary qualifications and skills. Establish a sufficient network of external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health assessment process and travel assistance. In coordination with the Human Resource Unit, ensure that all medical personnel maintain valid licenses to practice.
Ensure that the regulatory government authorities are informed about IOM’s health activities and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and related services.
Establish and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures and ensure high level of integrity at all stages of HAP 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 and maintain a system, enabling clients to provide feedback.
Establish and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area. Undertake quality control activities on a regular basis practice observation, regular supervisory visits to all facilities/teams involved in the health assessment operations. 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 country-specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
Incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP context. Such 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. Informs in due time the CoM and the IOM Ethics Committee of any issues regarding staff misconduct.
Establish the HAP staff development strategy and ensure that the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external educational events, initiate, organize and deliver various professional in-house trainings.
Liaise with external service providers to negotiate agreements in coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO). To the extent possible, exercise quality control over outsourced services and take corrective measures if necessary.
Liaise with relevant partners at government level, immigration health authorities of the receiving countries, as well as other international UN and non-UN agencies, NGOs, donor community and national partners.
Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.
Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to MHD, for MH activities.
Oversee the financial aspects of the health programmes in close coordination with the mission’s finance staff: supervise budget preparation and ensure monitoring of MH projects, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
Provide oversight and coordinate procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the resource management unit.
Organize and supervise activities of mobile medical teams, if applicable.
Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the direct supervisor, 2nd manager.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, pediatrics, anaesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology; and minimum of nine (9) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities; or,
University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, pediatrics, anaesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with seven (7) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities.
Experience
Working experience in the domain of medicine, four years of which is continuous clinical experience (either in clinical set-ups or immigration/resettlement medical examinations or health assessments);
Experience with team management/supervision is required, 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 examinations for Australia, Canada, UK and New Zealand;
In depth knowledge and experience with the migration health assessments for the United States Refugees Admission Programme (USRAP) is mandatory;
Experience in managing health assessment programmes of a significant size, management of 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 organization, UN agency or hospital;
Experience with occupational health issues related to crisis and in developing countries;
International experience in global public health issues, emergencies and policies; and,
Experience in liaising with governmental and diplomatic authorities as well as national and international institutions.
Skills
Effective managerial and leadership skills;
Organizational skills; and,
Communications skill.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
How to Apply
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