Consultant - Migration Health Physician at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Project Context and Scope

• Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Nigeria
• Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing:   Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Nigeria

Responsibilities
Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination   with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).
• Conduct the MHAC’s migration health assessment process to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
  • Medical examinations.
  • Imaging.
  • Laboratory testing.
  • Vaccinations.
  • TB management.
  • Treatment and referrals.
  • Pre-departure procedures and medical movements.
  • Documentation, certification, and information transmission; and,
  • Other technical areas as may be required
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 CMHO in monitoring, supervising, and educating all staff in the delivery of these programmes.
• Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service areawithin the MHAC. 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 IOM Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); create and implement MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
• Organize systematic collection, processing, and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the CMHO. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the CMHO for Migration Health activities.
• Ensure that all data related to heath assessment programmes is appropriately entered to Migrant Management  Operational System Application (MiMOSA) and other related databases.
• Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the mission's finance staff supervise budget  preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and review financial reports.
• Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications, and other medical supplies in coordination with the CMHO and the Resource Management Unit.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• University Degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least four years of professional work experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years post-internship continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary  hospital setting. 
• The last clinical posting should be within the last five years; and valid license to practice within Nigeria is mandatory

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint.
• Attentive to details and accuracy in handling and reporting data
• Willing to accept a flexible work schedule.
• Excellent and proven Verbal/Written Communication and analytical skills
• Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and establish and maintain working relations with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff and create a team-oriented environment.

Required Skills:

• Migration Health

Languages:

• Fluency in English (oral and written) required. Working knowledge of the local language advantageous
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• As at when required

Application Closing Date
5th August, 2025