Medical Assistant

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Migration Health Assessment Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. Reporting to the Migration Health Officer and the Senior Medical Assistant, the role involves data entry, data analysis and administrative support for health assessments.

Required profile

• Education: University degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Social Sciences, Business Administration or a related field with at least two years relevant experience, or a secondary school diploma with at least four years relevant experience.
• Experience: Proven experience in computer data entry, data elaboration and analysis or call‑centre work, preferably in a medical setting; knowledge of medical terminology and prior secretarial or archival work is an advantage.

Required skills

• High computer literacy on Windows OS and Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint).
• Fast typing speed of at least 60 words per minute.
• Data entry and data analysis capabilities, including basic web page design.
• Strong customer orientation and ability to communicate effectively in English.