Migration Health Physician

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES
IOM Jakarta is looking for a Migration Health Physician, Counter Trafficking Unit according to the terms of reference below. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to hrjakarta@iom. int not later than 21 April 2008 indicating the reference code below as subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Reference No : SVN/ID1/2008/ 038
Position Title : Migration Health Physician, Counter Trafficking Unit
Classification : Employee, G - Level
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Type of contract : Special All Inclusive
Duration of contract : Three months
General Functions:

Under the overall guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission (COM) for administration matters, under the Counter Trafficking Unit (CTU) Program Manager for direct supervision, and under the guidance of the Senior Migration Health Advisor for medical/technical matters, the Migration Health Physician of the CTU will manage as well as supervise medical care/ assistance provided for trafficked persons through IOM¢s Recovery Program.

The Migration Health Physician is expected to carry out his/ her duties in accordance with strictest moral and ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural differences of the victims. In particular he/she will :
1. Responsible for supervising the provision of general medical care to all trafficked persons under IOM¢s assistance.
2. Closely coordinate with relevant health and other authorities regarding the health of trafficked persons and IOM¢s assistance.
3. Serve as IOM focal point for technical assistance for government and other partners for the development of regulations and standards on health related services for trafficked persons.
4. Conduct regular visits to victims¢ accommodations/ shelters and seek new opportunities for IOM¢s medical services package.
5. Ensure that medical visitations are conducted as scheduled.
6. Develop and maintain an efficient medical referral system for medical cases that require specialized medical attention.
7. Ensure the completion of therapy and fitness to travel of trafficked persons prior to their discharge from the recovery center(s) and provide them with all necessary documents for follow-up treatment upon returning home.
8. Prepare the lists of medical supplies for procurement and monitor purchase of medical supplies.
9. Responsible for the information management of health related data of trafficked persons, including medical data entry and analysis.
10. Prepare medical reports / statistics and submit to relevant IOM teams and government counterparts.
11. Ensure the confidentiality of the medical information of trafficked persons.
12. Coordinate with the appropriate IOM teams to ensure that trafficked victims' basic needs are met.
13. Verify and check medical bills for accuracy and monitor medical expenses.
14. Provide and recommend medical escorts and assistance to voluntary returnees as required through close coordination with Operations.
15. Undertake other duties as assigned.

Desirable qualifications :

University Degree in Medicine. At least five years experience in General Practice and Family medicine. Excellent clinical skills. Experience in working with victims of violence, reproductive health issues and/or HIV/ AIDS programming will be distinct advantages. Have capacity to develop and supervise quality control/assurance mechanisms in medical activities. Understanding of basic research concepts.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility. Experience in working with government institutions is preferable. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Awareness of gender issues. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Willingness to travel and to work under difficult conditions.

Good level of computer literacy and fluent English