Medical Doctor

Project Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Coordination Office for the Mediterranean Mission in Italy and Malta, in coordination with the Project Manager and the direct supervision of the Medical Focal Point, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of PMHA in Lampedusa and the medical escorting to the different final destinations, within the framework of the project “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover” aiming at decongesting the Hotspot of Lampedusa and other first reception centers located in Sicily. IOM, in close coordination with the Ministry of Interior, organize charter flights and, when needed, ferry transfers to internally relocate migrants from Lampedusa or other Sicilian locations to designated airports or ports, depending on reception facility availability. Before departure, beneficiaries receive from IOM staff medical checks and information sessions to ensure fitness for travel and understanding of the process. Upon arrival, onward bus transfers to reception centers are arranged, with medical or operational escorts provided for vulnerable individuals, such as unaccompanied minors. IOM also maintains coordination with all relevant authorities and partners to manage vulnerabilities, ensure proper handovers, and duly prepare every step of the procedure.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover IT10P0578

Facilitated Migration and Vulnerable Groups - COMED

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1.Organize and perform PMHA in Lampedusa in order to provide fitness to travel, fulfilling the technical requirements in the areas of:

a. Medical examinations

b. Infectious diseases screening

c. Referrals for treatment

d. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements

e. Documentation, certification and information transmission.

2. Perform, if needed, the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).

3. Maintain the medical equipment in Lampedusa as provided by IOM Italy so that they meet the professional standards of quality and safety and are sufficient and adequate for provision of the services.

4. Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents according to the Guidance Note for Incident Management.

6. Collaborate with the Medical Focal Point to incorporate additional public health interventions, if necessary. 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.

7. Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data in accordance with the IOM Data Protection Principles.

8. Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data according to guidelines. Ensure data quality. Provide periodic, as well as ad-hoc reporting to the Medical Focal Point for migration health activities.

9. Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, medications and other medical supplies in coordination with the Medical Focal Point and the resource management unit.

10. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

The main indicator being the performance of PMHA activities as per above, their implementation, the quality of reporting, including their transmission as per Standard Operating Procedures, will be considered when assessing the quality of the performance of the consultant to be carried out by the COMED’s Medical Focal Point.

Implementation Period

Three months

Qualifications

Education/Professional experience

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with at least 3 years of professional experience; or
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Aerospace medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution, with relevant professional experience.

Languages

• Fluency in Italian and English is required (oral and written);
• Working language of French is desirable.

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Travel required

• Yes, escorting may be required. In this case standard IOM’s rules and regulations apply.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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.