• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, Paediatrics, Anaesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology; and a minimum of nine years of relevant professional experience, of which at least three years of managerial responsibilities; or,
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, Paediatrics, 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 years of relevant professional experience of which at least three years of managerial responsibilities.
  

• Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting or at IOM/similar international clinic context;
  
• Experience in Migration Health Assessments;
  
• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;
  
• Experience in project development, management, and report writing; and,
  
• Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset.
  

1. Organize and supervise the 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;
  

2. Ensure that the infrastructure and equipment of Health Assessment Programme (HAP) premises meet professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for the provision of the services.

3. 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 the health assessment process and travel assistance. In coordination with the Human Resource Unit, ensure that all medical personnel maintain valid licenses to practice.

4. 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.

5. Establish and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures and ensure a 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.