Homebased Consultant - Psychiatrist

Consultant

Overview

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and manage mental health for IOM.

You have:

• University degree in Medicine with specialization in Psychiatry
• Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and managing psychiatric disorders
• Professional accreditation from a recognized medical, psychological or counselling association
• Experience working with vulnerable populations such as migrants or refugees
• Fluency in English (oral and written)

Contract

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Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Project Context and Scope

Provision of mental health evaluations, in-person or through tele-consultation arrangements for referred clients in the context of immigration medical examination including support on medical escorting when needed, resettlement and/or assisted voluntary return and reintegration activities.

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Under the technical supervision of Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator based in RO Nairobi, the consultant will conduct evaluations of patients referred by panel physicians or other authorized sources for potential psychiatric conditions, including psychiatric disorders, cognitive impairments, brain injuries, and concerns related to substance misuse. The consultant will provide a professional opinion on diagnosis and classification, recommendations for travel requirements and potential treatment/stabilization interventions, accompanied by a comprehensive report.

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.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

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 or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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 e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

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.

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