Head of Clinic

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates as well as external women candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) or Under the overall and direct supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM) and the technical supervision of the (Deputy) Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator, and in close coordination with the National Health Operations Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, pediatrics, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology; and minimum of seven (7) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities.
• OR
• University degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution with preferred specializations: internal medicine and its subspecialties, pediatrics, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology plus Master’s Degree in Community or Public Health, Medical Specialization in Infectious Diseases, Tropical Medicine or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with five (5) years of relevant professional experience of which at least three (3) years managerial responsibilities.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Professional continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting or at IOM/similar international clinic context;
• Experience in Migration Heath Assessments;
• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;
• Experience in project development, management and report writing;
• Proven abilities to establish partnerships with government institutions, health institutions and other partners;
• Knowledge of public health;
• Demonstrable knowledge of patient safety and infection prevention and control;
• Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset
• Proven expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in the fields of public health, infectious diseases, tropical medicine or other related fields is an advantage.