Migration Health Nurse

Mid Senior Medical & Health

Overview

Perform nursing activities in Migration Health Assessment Clinic.

You have:

• Nursing Degree with a minimum of three years relevant clinical experience and a valid license to practice nursing in Pakistan (if applicable)
• Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
• Fluency in English and Urdu (oral and written)
• Working knowledge of any local languages would be an advantage.

Contract

This is a G-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 5 years of experience, depending on education. More about G-5 contracts.

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope :

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) or Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Health Physcian (CMHO) or Chief Migration Health Nurse (CMHN) or Senior Migration Health Nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Islamabad.

Qualifications

Required Qualification and Experience

Education

• Nursing Degree with a minimum of three years relevant clinical experience and a valid license to practice nursing in Pakistan (if applicable)

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Required :

• Fluency in English and Urdu (oral and written).

  Desirable :

• Working Knowlege of any local languages would be advantage.

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 three 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 (Level 1)

• 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

1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

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

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and Accountabilities :

• Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:

1. Medical examinations,

   1. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
   2. Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;
2. Imaging;
3. Laboratory testing;
4. Vaccinations;
5. TB management;
6. Treatment and referrals;
7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
8. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
9. Other technical areas as may be required.

• Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to: • The migration health assessment process ; and, • Treatments and referrals.
• Ensure proper identification and follow-up by

• Comprehensive history taking; • Accurate and thorough Bio-data collection; • Ensuring ID verification for each step of the health assessment process; and, • Keeping a register of applicants who undergo health investigations and testing.

• Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
• Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
• Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable.
• Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
• Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.
• Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
• Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
• Perform medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).
• Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
• Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

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