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VAC-14998 Medical Officer Tripoli

Tripoli

  • Organization: CTG - Committed To Good
  • Location: Tripoli
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Children's rights (health and protection)
  • Closing Date: 2024-09-23

Job description

CTG overview

CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.

CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.

Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more

Overview of position

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.

The scope of work of IOM in Libya, particularly focusing on health services to migrants, is extensive and multifaceted. IOM Libya's health services are part of its broader humanitarian mandate to support migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable host communities. The health services include regular visits by mobile health teams to priority locations, providing primary healthcare services, referrals for lifesaving interventions, and specialized care in hospitals. Additionally, IOM offers health services to migrants in detention centers, at disembarkation points, and in urban settings.

Under the overall guidance of the Migration Health Coordinator and direct supervision of the Migration Health Officer and the Field Health Coordinator, the incumbent with provide the necessary healthcare services to migrants in alternative to detention centers (ATD) in Libya to address their immediate health needs, support their overall well-being, and uphold their basic human rights. The activities will be closely coordinated with the IOM Libya Protection Unit. 

Role objectives
  • Independently conducting field visits to detention centres, communities hosting vulnerable migrants, and the IOM safe shelter, in coordination with the IOM protection unit and partners, to deliver medical services to migrants, IDPs, and host communities.

  • Collaborate with the IOM Protection Unit, especially the alternatives to detention (ATD) team, to transfer medical cases from detention centres and urban areas to host families and safe shelters according to established procedures.

  • Assess the health needs of migrants and displaced population, identify possible causes of ill-health, and develop strategies/plans to tackle the identified problems.

  • Properly follow the established SOP to categorize migrants in different medical categories and provide follow-up medical services to migrants at ATD, including the follow up of beneficiaries referred to secondary care facilities for treatment and/or investigation.

  • Collect the data related to the health activities and report regularly to the project assistants and supervisors for reporting and approval if referral is needed.

  • Coordinate the implementation of IOM’s Migration Health activities with UN/NGOs/INGOs partners and assist in identifying gaps and needs related to the health of migrants.

  • Assist the implementing partners (if applicable) in clinical and non-clinical activities to ensure continuous provision of quality migration health services.

  • Provide clinical services to migrants and displaced population in need in coordination with health, protection and other unit/teams as necessary.

  • Ensure that quality control/quality assurance procedures are adopted and followed while providing medical care to beneficiaries up to the national and IOM global standards.

  • Ensure that infection prevention and control mechanisms are in place and followed at the points of service provision.

  • Assist in the management of urgent medical cases in coordination with the IOM implementing partners including public and private sector hospitals.

  • Ensure Health/Medical assessment programs fulfil the technical requirements of IOM MHD and the IOM Libya mission quality for radiological services, tuberculosis (TB) investigation and referral for treatment.

  • Assist in the development of improved systems for regular monitoring and reporting on health project achievements, challenges/early warning system, and strategic needs.

  • Ensure the confidentiality of the medical information of IOM beneficiaries.

  • Undertake duty travels as required.

  • Undertake other related duties as assigned.

Project reporting

Field Health Coordinator

Key competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - all 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 ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 3

  • 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.
Team management

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Further information

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Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.
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