Homebased Consultant - Psychiatrist at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Psychiatric evaluation of all referred cases involving mental health disorders or suspected drug/alcohol misuse, submitted by panel physicians or government‑affiliated officials.
• Accurate classification of all identified conditions in strict compliance with CDC guidelines for U.S.-bound refugee populations, including documented assessments for cases involving harmful behavior, using the latest DSM classification.
• Written recommendations for follow‑up and case management before and after resettlement, provided for each evaluated individual.
• Recommendations for provision of psychiatric treatment and follow‑up care for cases requiring clinical intervention, with documentation of actions taken.
• Clear, documented fitness‑to‑travel determinations for each assessed patient, including any special travel requirements and support provided during pre‑embarkation check‑ups and PDMS.
• Comprehensive written reports detailing patient history, clinical findings, diagnostic conclusions, and recommendations for every case evaluated.
• Any additional services beyond the defined prices shall be agreed in writing in advance, including scope, timelines, and fees, and shall not be undertaken without such approval

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

• Timely completion of psychiatric evaluation for all referred cases.
• High‑quality, comprehensive clinical reports submitted for each case i.e., within 21 days of the mental health evaluation. Urgent reports may be required earlier (such urgency would be specifically communicated to the psychiatrist before the MH evaluation).
• Clear and well‑justified fitness‑to‑travel recommendations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• University degree in Medicine with specialization in Psychiatry with seven years of relevant professional experience.
• Professional accreditation from a recognized medical, psychological or counselling association-society is an advantage.

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including severe mental illness, cognitive impairments, and substance‑related conditions.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary medical settings or with vulnerable populations (e.g., migrants, refugees, displaced persons) is an asset.
• Prior experience in conducting psychiatric evaluations in clinical settings, preparing clinical reports, and providing fitness‑to‑travel assessments is highly desirable.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or advising medical staff on psychiatric or mental health‑related matters is an advantage.

Skills

• Familiarity with international health guidelines, DSM Classification, including CDC technical instructions, is preferred.

Languages

• For this Consultancy, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
• Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required Competencies

• IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
• Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity:

• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• 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

• 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 actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.