JOB OPPORTUNITY
International Organization for Migration (IOM) is looking for suitable candidate for the position of Consultant – Physician,Medical Advisor to assist Medical Health Department as part of Front Line of Defense (FLOD) through UN COVID-19 Clinic, according to the Terms of Reference below. Interested applicants are invited to apply by 01.06.2021 at the latest, referring to the Call for Applications reference code
Reference Code: CFA-06/2021
Position: Consultant – Physician, Medical Advisor
Duty Station: Kathmandu
Type of Appointment: Consultant, 1 month with possibility of extension
Estimated Starting Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 01 June 2021
Context:
Under overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, Chief Migration Health Officer and direct supervision of the IOM Migration Health Physician in charge of the Isolation Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for providing medical expert consultations and clinical guidance and continuous medical education to IOM MHD Physicians.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. To be able to work as a consultant, treating physician and medical advisor at the UN COVID-19 clinic and at the 12-bedded isolation centre and provide clinical guidance and follow up of medical cases with IOM MHD Physicians.
2. Provide weekly evidence-based medicine clinical case presentation on the topics of interest, treatment and medical care as well as review ongoing treatment management plans for the COVID-19 patients at the isolation centre.
3. Daily follow up and treatment plan of the COVID-19 patient with IOM physician.
4. Be able to respond to telephone call from the duty doctor/nurse anytime.
5. Alert severe cases to the Chief Migration Health Officer for possibility of escalation of care of the patient to higher centre with intensive care facility.
6. Alert IOM doctor on duty, chief nurse for cases which requires medical evacuation.
7. Regular reporting to the Chief Migration Health Officer and IOM Migration Health Physician in charge of the Isolation Unit.
8. Liaise with the IOM MHD team on the isolation facility needs and quality services updates.
9. Duty hours assigned as per the rotation: 18:00 – 20:00.
10. Any other duties assigned by the Chief Migration Health Officer.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Master’s degree in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, General Practice Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Anaesthesia with 5 years of relevant professional experience;
- Valid license to practice medicine in Nepal. Experience
- Post graduate training and/or working experience in any of the following domainsIntensive and pulmonary and critical care, pulmonary medicine, emergency medicine– is a distinctive advantage;
- Previous experience in direct medical treatment and stabilization of COVID-19 patients;
- Thorough medical knowledge of Emergency Medicine, Communicable Diseases and COVID-19 treatment;
- Training or working experience in the areas of ICU and immunization will be an added advantage;
- Demonstrated awareness of gender issues;
- Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work;
- Knowledge of the Nepalese health system;
- BLS/ACLS certification. Other Requirements
- Personal health insurance package that covers C-19
- COVID-19 vaccination completed Languages
- Fluency in English and Nepali is required. Proficiency in other languages is an advantage.
How to apply:
Interested Candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, CFA reference number with three references to the following address: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 01 June 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview.
