Senior Nurse - Migration Health
International Organization for Migration (IOM)Description
International Organization for Migration (IOM)Vacancy Announcement Vacancy Number: IOM-SVN/0065/2019Position Title: Senior Nurse - Migration Health- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Classification: General Service Staff, G7 - Type of Appointment: SVN, Six months with possibility of extension- Estimated Start: Date As soon as possible- Posting Period: Until 05.06.2019Core Functions / Responsibilities1. Lead daily nursing and administrative activities of the migration health assessment in the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:a. Medical examinationb. Imaging;c. Laboratory testing;d. Vaccinations;e. TB management;f. Treatment and referrals;g. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;h. Counselling;i. Documentation, certification and information transmission;j. Directly observed treatment/therapy short-course (DOTs);k. Fitness-to-travel checks; and,l. Other technical areas as may be required.2. Supervise all daily nursing and administrative activities, namely:a. Assign tasks to nurses and clerks;b. Monitor pre-examination information sessions, counselling, history, follow up and vital signs taking; verify that nurses and medical clerks enter information into relevant databases in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance to their specific functions; and,c. Facilitate and monitor implementation of fraud-prevention measures, including testing performed outside of the MHAC.3. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an optimal workflow at the health assessment site by suggesting and implementing improvements to facilitate timeliness of completion of nursing and clerical tasks.4. Verify that all migrant/refugee identity check mechanisms are well established and followed.5. Implement quality assurance and quality control measures for nursing and clerical activities; participate in writing SOPs and instructions as well as staff training.6. Verify that SOP’s, checklists and standard universal precautions within MHAC are followed.7. Check that the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable are well maintained according to guidelines and SOP’s.8. Coordinate follow up and verify procurement for MHAC – including purchase orders, payment requests and invoices.9. Gather and analyze administrative reports and program updates as necessary; report any inconsistencies or issues to the N+1 (CMHO or chief nurse).10. Coordinate the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.11. Coordinate, and perform if needed, the 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. Gather and analyze statistical information and share with the Chief Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.13. 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.14. May have responsibility for direct supervision of a designated team15. Perform other duties as may be assigned OtherAny 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.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's
Desired Skills
Education
• Degree in Nursing
• Seven years relevant clinical experience, with at least two years in a supervisory role and a valid license to practice nursing in Ethiopia
• 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
• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of local language is advantageous.
Competencies:
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM (optional depending on position level)
• Degree in Nursing
• Seven years relevant clinical experience, with at least two years in a supervisory role and a valid license to practice nursing in Ethiopia
• 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
• Thorough knowledge of spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of local language is advantageous.
Competencies:
• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms
• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders
• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others.
• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation.
• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;
• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM (optional depending on position level)
Experience Requirements
5-10 years
How to apply
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their application/ motivation letter enclosed with only detail CV written in English via our e-mail address RECADDIS@IOM.INT, by June 05, 2019 at the latest, referring the position title and Vacancy number in the subject line of your email; no photocopies of educational/training certificates is required at this stage; applicant who doesn`t follow the required application procedure will automatically be disqualified from the competition.• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.• We strongly encourage qualified women to apply
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