Medical Doctor
IOMSicily, Italy
Posted December 31, 2025
Contract / Temporary
About the Company
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a leading intergovernmental organization committed to humane and orderly migration. IOM provides essential services including migration management, refugee assistance, humanitarian aid, development support, human rights protection, and support for international displaced persons. With over 1 billion people on the move globally due to various factors such as climate change, conflict, and economic disparities, IOM works with partners to address these challenges and promote social and economic development through responsible migration practices.
Job Description
The Medical Doctor will be responsible for managing PMHA in Lampedusa and medical escorting to final destinations, within the framework of the project “S.T.A.R.T. – Safe Transfers And Reception Turnover”.
Requirements
- Organize and perform PMHA in Lampedusa
- Perform medical escort duties when required
- Maintain medical equipment in Lampedusa
- Ensure proper reporting and management of incidents
- Collaborate with the Medical Focal Point to incorporate additional public health interventions
- Maintain confidentiality and security of migration health data
- Organize systematic collection, processing and analyses of migration health data
- Provide oversight and coordinate the procurement of medical equipment, medications and other medical supplies