Migration Health Physician

International Organization for Migration

As a clinician, the Migration Health Physician will assist in implementing health-care activities delivered to migrant s beneficiaries as well as take part in health screening of vulnerable populations through :

• Reviewing the client s medical history, and other medical information;
• Monitoring vital signs and enquiring about relevant symptoms;
• Conducting a thorough physical examination, with particular attention paid to the systems of relevance to that client s condition(s);
• Reviewing x-ray(s), laboratory reports and the results of other investigations and advise regarding additional investigations or referrals that may be required;
• Prescribing treatment regime (e.g. preventative, curative, rehabilitative, referral care) per national standards as required to optimize the clinical condition of the client;
• Providing necessary information and counselling to the client or affected family members as well as organizing follow-up as necessary.
• Ensuring proper documentation of patient consultation

Assist in facilitating referrals and transportation of critical cases to secondary health facilities or hospitals when required in accordance with organization mandate and procedures, directly or through health partners;

May act as a medical escort assisting unwell patients travelling within the country or abroad, when required.

Assist the national staff (such as nurses, midwives and paramedics) to maintain close coordination with outreach partner NGOs and provide technical support to colleagues and their activities.

Inform the secondary referral centre about referred cases with significant medical conditions to ensure proper and timely patient handling upon arrival.

Assist in the maintenance of medical equipment through a daily checklist to ensure that all medical kits are ready and fully stocked, with all medical supplies organized, listed, and within the expiration period.

Undertake regular duty travel and assist in the planning and completion of field activities competently in order to ensure well-organized and quality health care service delivery with special attention paid to vulnerable populations.

Support monitoring and evaluation activities including entering medical information and other details into health databases while maintaining client confidentiality. The Migration Health Physician will also be required to submit daily reports and necessary feedback to the supervisor on a regular basis.

Assist in liaising and coordinating with local government and health authorities and other stakeholders with a view to strengthen health care delivery systems at the community level.

Assist the National Migration Health Officer with project monitoring, identifying priority health needs and other activities, including but not limited to regular disease outbreak monitoring and reporting to government health authorities and taking part in health awareness campaigns.

Take part in coordination meetings, workshops, training events and conferences at the field and district level, if required.

Perform such other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor