Migration Health Physician

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 Lahore, Pakistan.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Conduct the  MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of: 

1. Medical examinations;
2. Imaging;
3. Laboratory testing;
4. Vaccinations;
5. TB management;
6. Treatment and referrals;
7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
8. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
9. 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 Lahore MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
• Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor. 

EDUCATION:

University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least five years of professional work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five (5) years, post-graduation, (post internship in countries with mandatory internship programs) continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last five years; and,
• Valid license to practice within country is mandatory.

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