Medical Assistant - Pretoria, South Africa - IOM

Description

Re-advertisement Vacancy Announcement

Vacancy/Reference Number: VNSA2/

Position Title: Medical Assistant
Position Grade: G4 (UN Salary Scale for General Staff)
Duty Station: CO Pretoria, South Africa

Appointment Type: One Year Fixed Term Contract with the possibility of extension

Closing Date: March 3

Context

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Medical Assistant 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 Pretoria, South Africa.

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:

1. Provide migrants' information regarding health assessments by phone or e-mail;
2. Register migrants in the IOM database, schedule and confirm medical appointments and receive and communicate messages from medical staff and beneficiaries;
3. Prepare master lists of migrants scheduled for health assessment processing and submit them to respective service providers / relevant persons as required;
4. Maintain daily statistics related to health assessments and update the records; and,
5. Contribute to customer satisfaction evaluation management.

Reception and Data Entry overall duties:

6. Perform all the necessary data processing activities of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC), such as:

1. receiving and explaining the registration process to applicants;
2. checking applicant's identity;
3. entering bio-data of the applicants in the appropriate platform;
4. taking photos using webcam and loading the image to the appropriate platform; and,
5. printing of medical forms, consent forms and other necessary documents.

1. 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;
2. Prepare, sort and package medical files and other documents during mobile migration health assessment missions where such mobile units are available;
3. 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;
4. File incoming/outgoing letters, reports, memoranda, emails faxes as well as IOM documents and forms related to IOM medical issues;
5. Check, print and make photocopy of bank deposit slips (or other proof of payment). Regularly submit these photocopies to the Administrative/Finance Assistant; and,
6. Perform such other duties as may be assigned

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Secondary School Diploma with at least four years of relevant working experience.
• University Degree in Medical Administration, Business Administration, ICT or a related field from an accredited academic institution with at least two years of relevant working experience; or,
• 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 setting;
• Typing speed of at least 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:

• Fluency in English
• Working knowledge of local languages is desirable.

Competencies:

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate the following values and 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: maintains 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 – behavioural indicators level 1

• 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.

Additional Notes:

Internals of the Organization will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency requirements, and security clearances.

Method of application:

If you are qualified for this position, please email the following to under the REFERENCE: VNSA2/ in the subject line of your email:

1. Letter of motivation
2. Up-to-date Resume/CV
3. Copy of ID
4. IOM Personnel History form which can be downloaded from this website:

When you send your application, please specify the Vacancy reference number i.e. VNSA2/ on the subject line of your email. It will be challenging to track your application without the reference code provided. Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Please send your applications by March 3. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ENQUIRIES IN RESPECT TO THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND APPLICATION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE SAME EMAIL ADDRESS.