Migration Health Physician

Open to Internal and External Candidates

VN 2021/02/HCMC

Position Title	:	Migration Health Physician
Duty Station	:	HCMC, Vietnam
Classification	:	National Officer, Grade NO-A (UN Salary Scale)
Type of Appointment	:	Fixed term, One year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date	:	As soon as possible
Closing Date	:	February 04, 2021

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. Internal candidates should meet the minimum of time in post requirement of six months or more.

Context:

The overall supervision of the Head of Office in HCMC, and direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for performing and/or assist the Chief Migration Health Officer in medical screening activities in Viet Nam according to organizational, national and international standards and guidelines, which includes:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Perform migration health assessment and complete the related medical documentation of migrants selected for resettlement or travel in accordance with the resettlement or destination country’s medical examination guidelines and protocols for immigrants and the IOM migration health assessment guidelines;
Assist the Chief Medical Officer in providing technical supervision and monitoring of the IOM medical staff to ensure that the following activities are performed in accordance with the technical requirements of the resettlement or destination countries;
Medical case registration;
Medical treatment, including treatment of syphilis and tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and TB counseling and follow up programs;
Data processing and management;
Pre-departure treatment;
Pre-embarkation medical examination of departing refugees;
Provide assistance in the treatment of migrants traveling under the auspices of the Organization and identified through MHA with conditions requiring short or medium term follow-up prior to departure;
Contribute to the analysis and technical elaboration of data gathered from the migration health assessment;
Assist the Chief Medical Officer in coordinating with the local and the national health authorities, physicians, hospitals and laboratories as needed;
Assist in the preparation, design, analysis and implementation of research and program activities related to migration health, such as reproductive health, emerging diseases, tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections;
Provide support for the migration health component of IOM programs in Viet Nam;
Perform migration health assessment in other areas of the region, as needed;
Undertake medical escorting of sick migrants to various destinations when required and when appointed by the Chief Medical Officer;
Conduct evaluations of medical evacuation cases as required;
Assist the Chief Medical Officer in liaising with IOM Operations and/or relevant IOM offices for implementation and facilitation of health-related MHD activities;
Ensure that excellent service-oriented and professional relationship with IOM migrants is maintained at all times;
Perform any other related duties that may be assigned by the supervisors.

Required Qualifications and Experience

University degree in the above fields with two years of relevant professional experience.
Valid license to practice within country is mandatory;
Experience in immigration medical screening or international public health preferred;
Computer literate, excellent communication, capacity for independent work.

Languages

Fluency in English and Vietnamese is required.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies.

Values

Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in the country will be considered. A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

All interested candidates should download and complete an IOM Personal History Form from the IOM Viet Nam website at www.iom.int.vn

Completed applications, including IOM Personal History Form, application letter, and copies of diplomas and certificates, valid license to practice, recommendation letters, etc. may be delivered to the IOM Sub-Office in Ho Chi Minh City at 1B Pham Ngoc Thach, District 1, or submitted electronically to hcmc@iom.int no later than 4th of February.