Migration Health Nurse

Open to Internal and External Candidates

 

Position Title                                      : Migration Health Nurse

Organizational Unit                          :  Migration Health Division

Duty Station                                       :  Erbil – Iraq (2 Positions)

Classification                                      : General Service Staff, Grade G5

Type of Appointment                       : Special Short Term contract (SST)

Duration of Appointment               :  Six (6) months with possibility of extension

Closing Date                                       : 24th April, 2023

Reference Code                                 : SVN2023/IRQ/083

 

 

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

 

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Aapplications from qualified female candidates  are especially  encouraged  as well as the Internal and external candidates  are eligible  to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates  are considered as first-tier candidates.

 

 

Context:

Under  the  general  guidance  of  the  Chief  of  Mission  (CoM)/DCoM,  and  overall  supvervison  of Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct supervision of the National Medical Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in CITY, COUNTRY

 

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

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

 

a.Medical examinations,

1. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
2. Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;
3. Imaging;
4. c. Laboratory testing;
5. Vaccinations;

e.TB management;

1. Treatment and referrals;

g.Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;

1. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
2. Other technical areas as may be required.
3. 2. Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:

• The migration health assessment process; and,
• Treatments and referrals.

3. 3. Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:

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

4. 4. Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and

maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.

5. 5. Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
6. 6. Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable.
7. 7. Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
8. 8. Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.
9. 9. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
10. 10. Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
11. 11. 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).
12. 12. Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information shar Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
13. 13. Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or

CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.

14. 14. Perform other duties as may be assigne

 

Qualifications; Education

• University degree in Nursing from an accredited academic institution with 3 years of relevant professional experience.
• Completed High School degree from accredited academic institution with 5 years relevant professional experience.

 

Experience

• For Bachelor’s Degree holder a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience and for

Diploma holder a minimum of five years of relevant clinical 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.
• Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
• Excellent bedside manner.
• Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementation of patient safety and infection prevention and control.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access) Languages
• Fluency in English, Arabic and Kurdish are required;
• Any other language is and advantage.

 

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• 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.

 

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

• Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and

enthusiasm for the team’s work.

• Displays a high level of cultural awareness, sensitivity to different ways of working and leverages individual strengths in order to build a better team.
• Shares credit for team accomplishments and ensures that the contribution of others is recognized.
• Helps create a positive team spirit, putting aside personal considerations to help the team achieve its goals.

 

Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

• Produces high-quality results and workable solutions that meet clients’ needs.
• Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
• Monitors own and others’ work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required

resources and outputs.

• Aligns projects with Organization’s mission and objectives and demonstrates a good understanding of the impact of team’s and own work on external and internal counterparts.

 

Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.

• Disseminates and shares knowledge openly and actively contributes to knowledge/network communities for topics relevant to area of expertise.
• Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
• Builds networks for the effective communication and exchange of knowledge and ideas and puts others into contact with various sources of knowledge.
• Contributes to an environment that is conducive to innovation and learning.

 

Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility

for own action and delegated work.

• Proactively seeks responsibility in delivering towards the goals of the Organization.
• Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
• Stands by the actions of team or department, publicly accepting ownership.
• Takes responsibility of own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

 

Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
• Listens and seeks to understand without bias, and responds appropriately.
• Shares information and keeps others up to date; actively seeks others’ views and ideas and respects their contribution.

 

IOM IN/234 – Policy and Procedures for Preventing and Responding to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse IOM has a policy of zero tolerance of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) by IOM staff members and the employees or any other persons engaged and controlled by IOM Contractors. The staff members and all contract type holders shall protect against and prevent sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA).

 

Others

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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

 

How to apply:

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

https://iraqdatacenter.iom.int/Vacancy/Apply/SVN2023IRQ083

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Posting period:

From 10.04.2023 to 24.04.2023