Medical Assistant At International Organization for Migration

Context:

Under the overall supervision of Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the Data Reporting Officer. The Medical Assistant provides information, relevant to Health Assessment Programs, Applicant processing and other IOM services to the migrants. He/she may be assigned to one of two potential subunits within the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC): the reception and data processing unit or the call centre. The incumbent will need to be capable of flexibility when assigned different tasks. Below is a description of the possible tasks, which are more detailed in the duty lists and standard operating procedures (SOPS).

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Provide migrants’ information regarding health assessments by phone.
2. Register the migrants in the IOM database, schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and beneficiaries.
3. Prepare master lists of migrants scheduled for health assessment processing and submit them to respective service providers / relevant persons as required.
4. Maintain daily statistics related to health assessments and update the records; and,
5. Contribute to customer satisfaction evaluation management.
6. Perform all the necessary data processing activities of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC), such as:
   1. receiving and explaining the registration process to applicants.
   2. checking applicant’s identity.
   3. entering biodata of the applicants in the appropriate platform.
   4. taking photos using webcam and loading the image to the appropriate platform; and,
   5. printing of medical forms, consent forms and other necessary documents.
7. Receive all completed medical examination forms, x-rays and other documents from Country Offices or Panel Physicians while updating the reception of the same in the database and forward for quality check before clearance, if applicable.
8. Prepare, sort and package medical files and other documents during mobile migration health assessment missions where such mobile units are available.
9. Transmit completed medical forms, DNA packages and other medical documents either by electronic means or by courier services to the various partners. Ensure correct contacts and physical address are used whenever documents are transmitted by courier services and ensure to inform the receiving party of the parcel tracking number electronically;
10. File incoming/outgoing letters, reports, memoranda, emails faxes as well as IOM documents and forms related to IOM medical issues.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University Degree in IT or related field with at least three years of relevant working experience.
• Secondary School Diploma with at least five years of relevant working experience.
• A certificate IT/Data entry is an advantage.

Experience

• Experience in computer data entry, elaboration, and analysis or in a call center in a busy institution, preferably a medical one.
• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• High computer literacy in Windows and MS Office is mandatory, knowledge of web page design would be an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, as well as previous secretarial and archival experience, an added advantage; and,
• Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations is an added advantage.

Skills

• Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• High computer literacy in Windows and MS Office is mandatory, knowledge of web page design would be an asset.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, as well as previous secretarial and archival experience, an added advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required and knowledge of the language of the country where the incumbent is working has an advantage. For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Notes

Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.