Back Expedited SVN 2025 001 SV Migration Health Physician

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician (SMHP)/Chief Migration Health Officer ( CMHO) , the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following Latin America regional duties and responsibilities in in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Activities and based in El Salvador.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment activities, in close coordination with the SMHP/CMHO and relevant migration health stakeholders. 
2. Conduct and/or coordinate the regional migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries and return programs where applicable 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 SMHP/CMHO in monitoring, supervising and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes. 
6. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the MH activities. 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 compliance and IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement regional and country MH specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management. 
7. Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the SMHP. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the SMHP/CMHO for Migration Health activities. 
8. Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
9. Oversee the financial aspects of the MHU in close coordination with the mission's finance staff: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports. 
10. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the SMHP and the Resource Management Unit.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
     

    Required Qualifications and Experience

    EDUCATION

    • University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.
    • Valid license to practice within El Salvador is mandatory.

      EXPERIENCE

      • Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting and IOM; 
      • Good knowledge of clinical medicine; 
      • Specialist medical qualification is an advantage
      • Prior regional medical and non-medical coordination and leadership experience is an advantage
      • Knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control;

        SKILLS

        • Organizational skills;
        • Communication skills.

          Languages 

          REQUIRED

          For all applicants, fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written).

          Competencies[1]

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

          VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
          
           

          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.

          📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

          ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

          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.
          
           

          CORE COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
          
           

          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.
          
           

          MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
          
           

          Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.

           

          [1] Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization.