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6 Migration Health Physicians job at International Organization for Migration
Posted by: ugashare-Volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Mar-04
Location: Uganda
Vacancy title:
6 Migration Health Physicians [ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Healthcare ]
Jobs at: International Organization for Migration
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, March 18 2025 Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Uganda, East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, March 04 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in UgandaLearn more about International Organization for MigrationInternational Organization for Migration jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS:
Job Description
Applications are welcome from ONLY internal candidates.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kampala, Uganda.
Responsibilities
• Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
• Conduct the Kampala MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of: Medical examinations; Imaging; Laboratory testing; Vaccinations; 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 proper identification of refugees and migrants during the health assessment and record all relevant health information in standard forms; ensuring completeness and accuracy of the recorded 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 in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries. Assist CMHO in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these 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. Use data analysis and web reporting system to monitor performance indicators. Ensure implementation of the global IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement Kampala MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. 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 according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities.
• Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
• Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the Resource Management Unit.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
Education
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
• Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.
Experience
• Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last three years;
• Good knowledge of clinical medicine;
• Excellent bedside manner;
• Knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control;
• Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, or emergency medicine is an advantage.
• Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of internal medicine is an advantage.
• Proven clinical expertise and/or specialization in public health, health care administration, or healthcare management is an advantage.
• Proven master trainer experience is an advantage.
Skills
• Organizational skills;
• Communication skills.
Languages
• 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.
Job Experience: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
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