FORENSIC DOCTOR (BIG)

We are looking for a FORENSIC Doctor (BIG) (m/f) for 16 hours per week.

The Institute for Human Rights and Medical Research (iMMO) carries out multidisciplinary forensic medical investigations into the physical and psychological consequences of torture and violence, particularly in immigration proceedings. iMMO works with a team of doctors and psychologists and a small group of volunteer experts. The experts are trained and supported by a salaried administrative team comprising a director, three doctors, four psychologists, a psychiatrist, a legal assistant and support staff. iMMO positions itself as a centre of expertise in a specialised field and collaborates with international partners in this regard. One of the doctors acts as a placement supervisor for doctors undertaking training as forensic doctors at the NSPOH. She also serves as a supervisor.

As a doctor, you will contribute, from within your field of expertise, to a thorough iMMO forensic medical investigation, to the in-house training programme for iMMO rapporteurs, and to the professionalisation of this new field. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team. At iMMO, we examine people from a wide range of countries and with diverse cultural backgrounds. iMMO values the experience of its staff and embraces diversity. The iMMO office is based in Amsterdam – Duivendrecht.

Job details

• Assessing medical-legal files relating to a request for an investigation;
• Carrying out physical forensic medical examinations;
• Peer review as part of professional dialogue;
• Proactively contributing ideas to the development of iMMO’s substantive policy;
• Establishing and maintaining contact with international colleagues;
• Jointly organising and/or running training days, peer review sessions and lectures

Job requirements

• BIG-registered forensic doctor with clinical experience;
• An affinity with and/or knowledge of the target group of asylum seekers/refugees is an advantage;
• Wish to gain a deeper understanding of asylum and immigration law and human trafficking procedures;
• Good interpersonal and writing skills;
• The ability to work flexibly within a multidisciplinary team.

What’s on offer

A challenging role within an exciting organisation with a pleasant, informal and supportive atmosphere. Terms of employment and salary are in line with the CAO-GGZ (€5,500–7,000) and depend on age and experience.

Contact details

For general information about the foundation, please visit our website at www.stichtingimmo.nl. For enquiries regarding the position, please contact Ms A.M. Keunen (Director) on 020 – 368 28 50 (Mon/Tue/Wed).

Apply for a job

Please send your application, comprising a covering letter and CV, by email to iMMO at the following address: akeunen@stichtingimmo.nl. Please reply as soon as possible. We’ll close the vacancy as soon as we’ve found a suitable candidate!