Medical Doctor
Lampedusa
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Lampedusa
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
- Medical Doctor
- Closing Date:
Job Description
Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean Mission in Italy and Malta, in coordination with the Project Manager and the direct supervision of the Medical Focal Point, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of PMHA in Lampedusa and the medical escorting to the different final destinations, within the framework of the project “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” aiming at decongesting the Hotspot of Lampedusa and other first reception centers located in Sicily. IOM, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior, organize charter flights and, when needed, ferry transfers to internally relocate migrants from Lampedusa or other Sicilian locations to designated airports or ports, depending on reception facility availability. Before departure, beneficiaries receive from IOM staff medical checks and information sessions to ensure fitness for travel and understanding of the process. Upon arrival, onward bus transfers to reception centers are arranged, with medical or operational escorts provided for vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied minors. IOM also maintains coordination with all relevant authorities and partners to manage vulnerabilities, ensure proper handovers, and duly prepare every step of the procedure.
S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover IT10P0578
Facilitated Migration and Vulnerable Groups - COMED
Responsibilities
1.Organize and perform PMHA in Lampedusa in order to provide fitness to travel, fulfilling the technical requirements in the areas of:
a. Medical examinations
b. Infectious diseases screening
c. Referrals for treatment
d. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements
e. Documentation, certification and information transmission.
2. Perform, if needed, the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).
3. Maintain the medical equipment in Lampedusa as provided by IOM Italy so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.
4. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
6. Collaborate with the Medical Focal Point to incorporate additional public health interventions, if necessary. 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.
7. Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.
8. Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Medical Focal Point for migration health activities.
9. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Medical Focal Point and the resource management unit.
10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Implementation Period
Three months
Qualifications
- University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least 3 years of professional experience; or
- University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Aerospace medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution, with relevant professional experience.
- Fluency in Italian and English is required (oral and written);
- Working language of French is desirable.
- Yes, escorting may be required. In this case standard IOM’s rules and regulations apply.
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- 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 actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- Only pre-selected candidates will be further contacted for the interview.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Alternative Required Language 1: English
Alternative Required Language2: Italian
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.