Medical assistant

Descripción del cargo

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 Unit (MHU): 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).

Education: University Degree with at least two years of relevant working experience, or Secondary School Diploma with at least four years of relevant working experience. Certificate in IT/Data entry is an advantage. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by sending the corresponding Application letter of interest and completing the information requested by the system in English.

Experience and skills 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. Knowledge of data management principles. Knowledge of customer care. 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. At least an intermediate level of MS office skills; Leadership skills (desirable); Analytical skills; Excellent communication skills; Fast and accurate typing.