Health Admissibility Adjudicator, IMC

Summary of Duties:

Under the general direction of the Regional medical office (RMO) Assistant Director the Health Admissibility Adjudicator:

• Processes medical reports of prospective immigrants, temporary residents, and refugee/refugee claimants (herein called “applicants”) to Canada. 
• Provides initial determination of medical admissibility of applicants for review by the RMO Assistant director or Physician.
• Provides final decision on medical admissibility for certain medical files. 
• Participates in research for and the preparation of reports and statistical information for submission to the RMO Assistant director and Migration Health Branch (MHB);
• Develops protocols and guidelines for the management of routine medical files and those requiring special handling.
• Identifies impediments to and develops resolutions for the effective delivery of the Immigration Medical and Examiner programs.
• Provides expert advice, assistance, and support to Panel Physician (PP) network.

 

Area of Selection:

This position is open to candidates currently resident in the UK, who hold current documentation allowing them to work in the UK without restriction, who meet all of the essential requirements stated and whose applications are received by the closing date.

Candidates holding documentation/visas not renewable in the UK such as the Youth Mobility Visa will not be eligible for a permanent position. Candidates holding non-renewable work authorizations will only be considered if they have a minimum of 18 months’ validity remaining.

Please note that the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.

Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.

*Language will be assessed further during the process. 

Education:

Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.

Language:

Experience:

 -OR-

 

RATED REQUIREMENTS

The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview (online pre-recorded/live or in-person), role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), specifically, Section 38
• Tuberculosis Management
• Management of common chronic diseases 

Competencies:

• Judgement and discretion 
• Resilience and adaptability
• Working with others 

Abilities: 

• Ability to analyze medical examination results/information to assess health risks for the purposes of immigration.
• Ability to provide guidance on Medical Immigration Admissibility based on policy.
• Ability to manage Immigration Partners.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer software applications (Microsoft office, database) 

 

Asset Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.

• Master of Arts or Master of Science in Nursing, Statistics, Epidemiology, Public Health, Community Medicine, or related disciplines
• Master’s degree in administration, Public Administration, or related disciplines
• Master’s in public health, Epidemiology and Statistics, Infectious Diseases, or Health Service Administration
• At least 3 years’ experience in clinical health care related to the medical management of tuberculosis and/or chronic diseases.

 

Organizational Needs: 

This process will be used to create a pool of candidates for similar positions either full time or part time and indeterminate, term or emergency. 

 

Operational Requirements:

• Normal hours of work will be 37.5 per week
• Overtime, at short notice, may be required
• Depending on the position it may require duties to be performed outside normal working hours (i.e., evenings and weekends / in emergency situations)
• Depending on the position it may require extensive overtime and travel during High level visit
• Depending on the operational requirements of the position, work from home and/or remote working may not be possible

 

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.

- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.

- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance (Canadian Citizens only) (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

- Other conditions of employment:  Hold a Valid Professional Nursing License

- Additional Comments:  Applications from Canadian citizens - it is important to note, The High Commission of Canada is obliged, as the employer, to deduct at source Canadian Income Tax (IT), Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Employment Insurance (EI) for locally engaged employees who are Canadian citizens. Canadian citizens who therefore choose to undertake employment with the High Commission will be subject to pay Canadian taxes on their salaries earnt until such time as the employee provides the necessary Residency Determination Waivers from the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA). Further information will be provided to successful candidates.

 

How to Apply

• You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
• Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
• You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
• Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
• Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
• Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.

Important Notes

• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
• The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English and French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
• Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
• Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
• Please note that the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
• As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Network is suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
• We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-LDN@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
• The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the High Commission of Canada to the United Kingdom which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
• For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.