IOM - Migration Health Physician - Erbil

Context/Reporting line:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (HAP), and the direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer (HAP), the successful candidate will perform the following duties:
 

Core Functions / Responsibilities
1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
2. Conduct the Erbil MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
a. Medical examinations
b. Imaging
c. Laboratory testing
d. Vaccinations
e. TB management
f. Treatment and referrals
g. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements
h. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
i. Other technical areas as may be required.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.