Migration Health Physician

IOM - UN Migration; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

IOM - UN Migration in Pretoria operates the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC). The role leads daily clinic operations, coordinates medical examinations, vaccinations, and laboratory work, and ensures accurate documentation in MiMOSA.

You will oversee TB management, referrals, and participant data while maintaining high standards of service delivery and compliance with international SOPs. The successful candidate will bring a medical degree and clinical experience, with fluency in English

Qualifications

• Medical degree with four years of professional work experience.
• SA medical license is mandatory.
• Clinical experience, preferably in multidisciplinary settings, within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria.
• Conduct migration health assessments and related procedures (imaging, labs, vaccinations).
• Coordinate TB management, treatment, and referrals with adherence to SOPs.
• Ensure accurate medical documentation in MiMOSA and other systems.
• Monitor quality control and data reporting for MHAC activities.
• Support budget, procurement, and staff supervision as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Education

Medical degree (MBChB/MD)

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Job Description

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and Sub-regional Director, the direct supervision of the Head of Clinic and technical supervision of the Migration Health Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient daily operations of the Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC), in close coordination with the Clinic Head.
• Conduct the Pretoria 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.
• Contribute to oversight and coordination of accurate and effective provision of immunization and presumptive treatment programmes in full compliance with the technical guidelines and protocols of the resettlement countries. Assist the Clinic Head 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 area within 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 Pretoria MHAC specific SOPs for each service area. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.
• Contribute to systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines established by the Clinic Head. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Clinic Head on 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.
• Contribute to oversight of the financial aspects of the MHAC in close coordination with the supervisor, mission's finance staff: contribute to budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and contribute to reviewing financial reports.
• Contribute to oversight and coordination of the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Clinic Head and the Resource Management Unit.
• 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 in South Africa is mandatory.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting. The last clinical posting should be within the last three years;
• Good knowledge of clinical medicine;
• Excellent bedside manner;
• Knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control;
• Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of pediatrics, pulmonology, or emergency medicine is an advantage.
• Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of internal medicine is an advantage.
• Proven clinical expertise and/or specialization in public health, health care administration, or healthcare management is an advantage.
• Proven master trainer experience is an advantage.

Skills

• Leadership skills (desirable);
• Excellent communication skills;
• Organizational skills;

Languages

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, Fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of one local language is mandatory.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values

- all IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion