VAC-15843 Medical Officer Tripoli (Female Doctor)

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.

Under the overall guidance of the Migration
Health Officer and direct supervision of the Field Health Coordinator in IOM
Libya, the incumbent is responsible for assisting the Health Unit in the
development, coordination and implementation of migration health projects and
provision of clinical services based on identified priorities and needs
outlined by the IOM Libya Mission.

• Conducting field visits independently to detention centres and communities in coordination with IOM implementing partners, to provide medical services to migrants, IDPs and host communities.

• To provide medical cover, routine and emergency, during hours of duty.

• Medical treatment and follow up for beneficiaries referred to secondary care facilities for treatment and/or investigation.

• Support the management of migration health activities as appropriate

• Assessing the health needs of migrants and displaced population, identifying priority causes of ill-health, preparing plans to address these

• Assist in the collection of the data related to the health activities conducted by IOM implementing partners in coordination with the Health Coordinator

• Coordinate the implementation of IOM’s Migration Health activities with UN/NGOs/INGOs partners, and assist in identifying gaps and needs related to the health of migrants

• Organize, oversee and implement health related activities performed by IOM implementing partners in consultation with the Health Coordinator,

• Assist the implementing partners in clinical and non-clinical activities to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services.

• Provide clinical services to migrants and displaced population in need in coordination with health unit team.

• Ensure that quality control/quality assurance procedures are adopted and followed while providing medical care to beneficiaries up to the national and IOM global standards.

• Ensure that infection prevention and control mechanisms are in place and followed at the points of service provision 

• Assist in the management of urgent medical cases in coordination with the IOM implementing partners including public and private sector hospitals

• Ensure Health/Medical assessment programs fulfil the technical requirements of IOM MHD and the IOM Libya mission quality for radiological services, tuberculosis (TB) investigation and referral for treatment.

• Assist in the development of improved systems for regular monitoring and reporting on health project achievements, challenges/early warning system, and strategic needs.

• Ensure the confidentiality of the medical information of IOM beneficiaries.

• Undertake duty travels as required.

• Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Clinical Supervisor/Field Health Coordinator

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

Values – all staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 – behavioral indicators level 3

–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.

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Strong
level of analytical skills and computer literacy

3 to 5 years of demonstrable professional
experience in the domain of clinical practice, public health; including in the
context of humanitarian situations; experience of working within the health
system of Libya would be preferred.

Demonstrated skills of responding and managing
medical emergencies and able to take quick medical decisions.

Experience
in implementing health services for migrants, refugee and displaced persons and
other vulnerable groups; including early recovery or post crisis emergency
health program would be an added advantage

Experience in
coordinating and liaising with government authorities, knowledge and structures
and functions of public health care system of Libya