Vn 2022 138 Migration Health Officer

**Context**:
Within the scope of US resettlement programme, IOM is assisting as a panel clinic through

provision of Health Assessment Programme (HAP) services.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the

the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Site

(MHAS) in Doha, Qatar.

**Core Functions / Responsibilities**:
1. Organize and supervise Doha IOM MHAS’ 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.

2. Conduct health assessment for refugees and migrants, including review of medical history,

physical examination, evaluation of Chest X-ray (CXR) and review of the lab results in

accordance with the technical guidelines of the resettlement countries.

3. Maintain the infrastructure and equipment of MHAS premises, so that they meet the

professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the

services.

4. Coordinate, with the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), human resources and MHAS

organizational structure needs to ensure sufficient and adequate planned levels of health

assessments and that staff has necessary qualifications and skills. Contribute to the network of

external human resources, such as consultants and medical escorts, to support health

assessment process and travel assistance.

5. Ensure that the Chief Migration Health Officer is informed about the MHAS’ health activities

and that the IOM medical facilities have obtained approval to provide health assessments and

related services.

6. Contribute to and maintain efficient, client-centered procedures while ensuring a high level of

integrity at all stages of the MHAS’s process, including client information and appointment

system, payment, registration, pre
- and post-test counselling, examination, testing, treatment

and referrals, submission of health assessment results, pre-departure and other procedures.

Establish within MHAS a system enabling clients to provide feedback.

7. Contribute to and maintain a system of quality improvement for each service area within the

MHAS. 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 Doha MHAS specific SOPs for each service area.

Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for

Incident Management.

8. Collaborate with the CMHO to incorporate additional public health interventions in the HAP

context. Interventions may include surveillance for communicable diseases, outbreak

preparedness and response, health education and health promotion, public health services for

host communities, liaison with public health institutions and other activities.

9. Supervise health
- and non-health staff as well as external consultants involved in the health

assessment process; ensure that performance evaluations for health staff are completed in a

timely manner. Ensure that all staff are aware of the IOM Standards of Conduct under Article 42,

and continuously reinforce these standards. Inform in due time the CoM and the IOM Office of

Ethics and conduct of any issues regarding staff misconduct.

10. Establish the MHAS staff development strategy in coordination with the CMHO, ensure that

the appropriate plan is implemented. Within that plan, apart from attendance to external

educational events, initiate, contribute to the organization and delivery of various professional

in-house trainings.

11. Liaise with external service providers to negotiate agreements in coordination with

Resources Management Officer (RMO). Exercise quality control over outsourced services and

take corrective measures if necessary.

12. Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM

Data Protection Principles.

13. 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.

14. Oversee the financial aspects of the MHAS in close coordination with the mission's finance

**staff**: supervise budget preparation, suggest adjustments and cost-effective solutions, and

review financial reports.

15. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, vaccines,

medications and other medical supplies