Medical Assistant (Port Sudan) – IOM
Job Description
| Organization | International Organization for Migration |
| Job Title | Medical Assistant |
| Location | Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Classification | G5 |
| Type of Appointment | Special Short-term graded contract, six months with possibility of extension |
| Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
| Closing Date | November 27, 2024 |
Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and
works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated
to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and
advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are
eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered
as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) or Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO)
and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), the successful candidate will
be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration
Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Sudan.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
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).
Call Centre overall duties:
- Provide migrants’ information regarding health assessments by phone.
- Register the migrants in the IOM database, schedule and confirm medical
appointments and receive and communicate messages for medical staff and
beneficiaries.
- Prepare master lists of migrants scheduled for health assessment processing and
submit them to respective service providers / relevant persons as required. - Maintain daily statistics related to health assessments and update the records; and,
- Contribute to customer satisfaction evaluation management.
Reception and Data Entry overall duties: - Perform all the necessary data processing activities of the Migration Health
Assessment Centre (MHAC), such as:
a) receiving and explaining the registration process to applicants.
b) checking applicant’s identity.
c) entering biodata of the applicants in the appropriate platform.
d) taking photos using webcam and loading the image to the appropriate platform;
and,
e) printing of medical forms, consent forms and other necessary documents. - 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. - Prepare, sort and package medical files and other documents during mobile migration
health assessment missions where such mobile units are available. - 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. - File incoming/outgoing letters, reports, memoranda, emails faxes as well as IOM
documents and forms related to IOM medical issues. - Check, print and make photocopy of bank deposit slips (or other proof of payment).
Regularly submit these photocopies to the Administrative/Finance Assistant; and, - Perform such other duties as may be assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- University Degree with at least two years of relevant working experience.
- OR
- Secondary School Diploma with at least four years of relevant working experience.
- Certificate in IT/Data entry is an advantage.
Experience
- Experience in computer data entry, elaboration and analysis or in a call centre in a busy institution, preferably a medical one.
- Typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
- Knowledge of data management principles.
- Knowledge of customer care.
- 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
- At least an intermediate level of MS office skills.
- Leadership skills (desirable).
- Analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Fast and accurate typing.
Languages
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written).
- Fluency in Arabic is also required (oral and written).
Required Competencies
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 wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism demonstrates the 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 – behavioral 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 of 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.
Other:
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to the availability of funding.
- IOM has zero tolerance with discrimination and does not discriminate to HIV/AIDS status.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
- Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Port Sudan, Sudan on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their Resume via email: [email protected] , by
November 27, 2024, at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
Include the code: “SVN 46 2024 – Medical Assistant – G4, Port Sudan” in your email subject.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 19.11.2024 to 27.11.2024
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview processing,
training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
