Open to Internal and External Candidates
Position Title : Psychiatrist
Duty Station : Mae Sot, Thailand
Classification : Consultancy
Type of Appointment : Consultant Contract (11 months)
Desired Start Date : As soon as possible
Closing Date : 05 May 2025
Reference Code : CFA14431/2025
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.
1. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE:
Under the technical supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer in Thailand and the administrative supervision of the Chief of Mission, Thailand, the successful candidate will perform evaluations of patients referred by panel physicians or others, for possible psychiatric conditions, including major and minor psychiatry, mental deficiencies and brain damage and substance abuse problems, provide opinion on diagnosis and classification and a comprehensive report, on behalf of the Migration Health programmes.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Evaluate cases with mental disorders and cases suspected for drug/alcohol abuse, referred by panel physicians or officials connected to governments.
- Follow the guidelines of health authorities of resettlement countries such as Centres for Disease Control (CDC) USA, Health at Department of Home Affairs Australia strictly regarding classifications on detected casesIf a mental condition is associated with harmful behaviour, special attention should be given to the specific conditions as stated in the CDC’s technical instructions.
- Provide recommendations for follow up and further management, before and after resettlement.
- Provide psychiatric treatment and follow-up when it is necessary.
- Give a clear recommendation on whether the patient is fit to fly, including any special travel requirements and provide support for pre-embarkation check-ups and Pre-departure Medical Screening (PDMS) if necessary.
- Write a comprehensive report of the history, findings and conclusions on each evaluated case.
- Counsel panel physicians concerning the referrals and handling of problematic cases, especially psychiatric and drug/alcohol abusers.
- Contribute and organize trainings of panel physicians, health workers related to psychiatric disorders.
- Actively participate in developing and conducting MHPSS workshops, trainings and educational programs for key stakeholders and partners providing services for migrant population
- Travel as medical escort to the resettlement countries for psychiatric patients if necessary, as well as a support to the other missions for trainings, assessment, etc.
- Provide psychiatric assessments and management for vulnerable migrants supported by IOM non-resettlement programs
- Provide reports on regular basis, ensure that related data have been captured on standard manners, and assist on Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) for related panel activities.
- Develop and regularly update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) regarding psychiatry, and cooperate on issues related to the Mental Health of Migrants.
- Review of documentation and provide an expert opinion, feedback and guidance in order to support IOM country and regional offices activities in the domain of mental health and psycho-social support.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
3. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education:
- University degree in Medicine with specialization in psychiatry from an accredited academic institution.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
Experiences:
- Five years work experience as a psychiatrist; working experience in general medicine practice as well as background in inter-cultural or ethno-medicine an advantage;
- Working experience with international organizations, non-governmental or governmental institutions/organization with a multi-cultural setting and understanding of local conditions and refugees’ need an advantage
Skills:
- Organizational skills.
- Communication skills.
Languages:
- Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.
- Languages spoken in Myanmar.
4. DESIRABLE COMPENTENCIES
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.
- 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 - Behavioural indicators – Level 2
- Teamwork: Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
- Delivering results: Aligns projects with the Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.
- Accountability: Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
- Communication: Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.
Other
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighboring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighboring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via IOM E-Recruitment System within the above said deadline referring to this advertisement. Please attach the following documents in your application.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates will be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination.
- 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.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
- Only applicants who meet the above qualification will be considered.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: Careers | IOM Thailand.
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