Location: Yemen
Type of Appointment: 3 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Context:
Under the Supervision of the Migration Health Physician in Aden, the Medical Supervisor will be responsible for leading IOM medical intervention in the current Cholera outbreak by focusing on control and prevention activities at IOM CTCs and ORPs in Al Dhale’e. Plan and prioritize, Implement, monitor and report the activities as required.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Take lead of MoH staff at IOM supported CTC/DTCs and ORPs to manage proper medical intervention in the field and ensure the early response in line with protocols.
Managing overall CTC and ORPs needs, coordination and activates.
Develop, establish and display clear referral system SOPs (Standards Operational Procedures) for cases failing to recover or deteriorating from ORPs or CTC to higher level facilities.
Monitor the early prevention, detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any risks of outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the occurrence of outbreaks.
Ensure high quality health and WASH interventions at IOM supported CTC/DTCs.
Train the health facility staff on case definition, diagnosis and management protocols of Acute Watery Diarrheal (AWD)/cholera to ensure proper management of the outbreak.
Direct supervision and follow up of the health care providers in the CTC/ORPs to ensure attendance, proper case definition, management and referral if needed.
Provide direct management and follow of severe and complicated medical cases.
Address the needed resources for community mobilization and communication in collaboration with health education department and liaison officers.
Collect and submit daily and weekly reports to the Migration Health Physician in Aden and National Public Health Officer.
Maintain regular procurement, follow up and daily inventory of medicines and supplies in the supported facilities.
Regular follow up of the attendance of the MoH staff and prepare the attendance sheet on monthly basis to follow with the HR for their payment.
Make recommendations and give guidance on relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as non-affected areas in order to prevent and/or control cause of excess morbidity and mortality.
Provide technical assistance in observing and maintaining high levels of infection prevention & control in the CTC/ORPs.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University Degree in Medicine with one year of professional experience.
License to practice Medicine in Yemen is a MUST.
Experience
Experience of treating patients in remote/hard to reach areas at least one year.
Experience in working in CTC/DTCs.
Experience of treating and managing cases of MAM and SAM.
Computer Literacy
Languages
Fluency in English is required, Arabic is an advantage.
Required Competencies Behavioral
Accountability – accepts and gives constructive criticism; follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies; meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs.
Client Orientation – establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients.
Continuous Learning – demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas.
Communication – listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Creativity and Initiative – proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.
Leadership and Negotiation – presents goals as shared interests; convinces others to share resources.
Performance Management – provides constructive feedback to colleagues; provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.
Planning and Organizing - identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others.
Professionalism - treats all colleagues with respect and dignity; works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
Teamwork – actively contributes to an effectively collegial and agreeable team environment; actively supports and implements final group decisions
Technological Awareness - proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions; understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation
Type of Appointment: 3 months with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Context:
Under the Supervision of the Migration Health Physician in Aden, the Medical Supervisor will be responsible for leading IOM medical intervention in the current Cholera outbreak by focusing on control and prevention activities at IOM CTCs and ORPs in Al Dhale’e. Plan and prioritize, Implement, monitor and report the activities as required.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Take lead of MoH staff at IOM supported CTC/DTCs and ORPs to manage proper medical intervention in the field and ensure the early response in line with protocols.
Managing overall CTC and ORPs needs, coordination and activates.
Develop, establish and display clear referral system SOPs (Standards Operational Procedures) for cases failing to recover or deteriorating from ORPs or CTC to higher level facilities.
Monitor the early prevention, detection, verification, assessment and investigation of any risks of outbreaks and the dissemination of data related to the occurrence of outbreaks.
Ensure high quality health and WASH interventions at IOM supported CTC/DTCs.
Train the health facility staff on case definition, diagnosis and management protocols of Acute Watery Diarrheal (AWD)/cholera to ensure proper management of the outbreak.
Direct supervision and follow up of the health care providers in the CTC/ORPs to ensure attendance, proper case definition, management and referral if needed.
Provide direct management and follow of severe and complicated medical cases.
Address the needed resources for community mobilization and communication in collaboration with health education department and liaison officers.
Collect and submit daily and weekly reports to the Migration Health Physician in Aden and National Public Health Officer.
Maintain regular procurement, follow up and daily inventory of medicines and supplies in the supported facilities.
Regular follow up of the attendance of the MoH staff and prepare the attendance sheet on monthly basis to follow with the HR for their payment.
Make recommendations and give guidance on relevant courses of actions to be taken in affected as well as non-affected areas in order to prevent and/or control cause of excess morbidity and mortality.
Provide technical assistance in observing and maintaining high levels of infection prevention & control in the CTC/ORPs.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
University Degree in Medicine with one year of professional experience.
License to practice Medicine in Yemen is a MUST.
Experience
Experience of treating patients in remote/hard to reach areas at least one year.
Experience in working in CTC/DTCs.
Experience of treating and managing cases of MAM and SAM.
Computer Literacy
Languages
Fluency in English is required, Arabic is an advantage.
Required Competencies Behavioral
Accountability – accepts and gives constructive criticism; follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies; meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs.
Client Orientation – establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients.
Continuous Learning – demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas.
Communication – listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
Creativity and Initiative – proactively develops new ways to resolve problems.
Leadership and Negotiation – presents goals as shared interests; convinces others to share resources.
Performance Management – provides constructive feedback to colleagues; provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations.
Planning and Organizing - identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others.
Professionalism - treats all colleagues with respect and dignity; works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
Teamwork – actively contributes to an effectively collegial and agreeable team environment; actively supports and implements final group decisions
Technological Awareness - proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions; understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work.
Other
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation
How to Apply
Interested candidates are required to submit a letter of motivation and curriculum vitae marked “Medical Supervisor” via e-mail through hrdeptsanaa@iom.int
Only short listed applicants will be contacted
Women are highly encouraged to apply
Posting Period: 31 August 2017 to 07 September 2017
