Organisational Context and Scope:
Under the general supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission in Ghana for administrative matters, and under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer, the National Migration Health Officer will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support for the migration health assessment activities in IOM Ghana and in the West and Central Africa region.

Position title: National Migration Health Officer
Position grade: NOB/1
Duty station : Accra, Ghana
Type of Appointment: Fixed Term, one year with possibility of extension
Reporting directly to: Migration Health Officer
Overall supervision by: Chief of Mission, IOM Ghana
Managerial responsibility: Yes

Responsibilities And Accountabilities:

•   Conduct Migration Health Assessments (MHA) for migrants (refugees and immigrants) according to the country-specific technical instructions and guidelines;
•   Assist and support with the planning, coordination and implementation of migration health activities in the West and Central Africa region. This includes but not limited to: (a) planning and execution of mobile missions, (b) provision of pre-departure medical screening and treatment and (c) liaison and coordination with IOM offices, panel doctors and other partners.
•   Review chest x-ray films, radiologist's reports, laboratory results and consultant's reports and complete immigration medical forms according to the country -specific technical instructions and guidelines;
•   Perform   quality   check   of   immigration   medical   forms   to   ensure   accurate completion and adherence to the various technical instructions;
•   Assist and support treatment and follow up of migrants, in particular, migrants with medical conditions of public health importance or are threat to public safety;
•   Conduct pre-departure medical screening and "fitness to travel" assessments for migrants traveling under the IOM auspices,
•   Support coordination and implementation of migration health components of IOM Ghana programmes including Assisted Voluntary Return and Re-integration ((AVRR) programme, Refugee Repatriation program and programmes targeting conflict affected populations;
•   Assist and support opportunities for expanding migration health activities and programmes in IOM Ghana including but not limited to responding to announcements for call of proposals and liaising with IOM Headquarter Office, IOM Regional Offices, UN agencies and governmental institutions to identify project development opportunities;
•   Represent IOM  in the relevant working groups of the  UN  and  governmental institutions when appropriate or requested,
•   Perform   medical   escort   duties   when   required   to   ensure   migrants   receive continued care throughout all phases of migration;
•   Assist to coordinate DNA testing activities in the West and Central Africa region;
•   Maintain collaborative working  relationship  with  partners  to ensure quality migration health activities;
•   Assist to prepare reports, statistics and program updates as necessary;
•   Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   University degree in medicine from an accredited academic institution. Master's degree in Pulmonotogy, Internal 'Medicine, Public Health or Epidemiology is added advantage.
•   At least four years of clinical practice post-graduation, registered to practice in Ghana and with a valid registration licence.
•   Experience working in migration health assessments is an added advantage.
•   Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team.
•   Reliable, able to work under pressure, good organisational skills and drive for results.

Technical Competencies

•   Effectively applies knowledge of relevant medical discipline.
•   Follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
•   Ensures application of institutional policies and guidelines.
•   High level computer literacy in key application especially MS Office

Languages

Working knowledge of French is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates with required qualifications and skills should directly send their CV and Cover Letter in English to:-

accravacancies@iom.int

Closing Date: 27 February, 2015

•   Please mention the Position Title on the subject line.
•   Your Cover letter should clearly state the reason why you are interested in applying to the position and how your qualifications are consistent with the Terms of Reference.
•   Please do not attach any supporting document Only complete applications will be considered
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
•   Written examination may be required