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Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration

Location: Pakistan, Islamabad

Grade:

Occupational Groups:

Administration/Finance

Closing Date: 2024-05-19

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician and the direct supervision of the Call Centre Supervisor, Call Centre the successful candidate will be responsible forthe carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pakistan.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

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:
  • receiving and explaining the registration process to applicants.
  • checking applicant’s identity.
  • centering biodata of the applicants in the appropriate platform.
  • taking photos using webcam and loading the image to the appropriate platform; and,
  • 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 thedatabase 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. Ensurecorrect contacts and physical address are used whenever documents are transmitted by courier services and ensure to inform the receiving party of the parcel trackingnumber 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

LANGUAGES:

Required :

  • Fluency in English & Urdu are required

Desirable languages:

  • Working knowledge of any other local language/s.

Only short-listed candidates who is matching required criteria for the position will be contacted by IOM

IOM provides equal opportunity to all qualified female and male including the physically challenged candidates.

How to apply

nterested Candidates are invited to submit your application by 26th May 1489846 / Medical Assistant –

The application should be written in English.

Other:

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. No late applications will be accepted
Posting period:

06.05.2024 till 19.05.2024

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