Consultant -Migration Health Nurse

Project Context and Scope
 

Under the overall supervision of the Migration Health Officer (MHO) in coordination with the Chief Nurse; and the direct supervision of the 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 Nigeria

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

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:
   1. Medical examinations,
      1. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
      2. Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;
      3. Imaging;
      4. Laboratory testing;
      5. Vaccinations;
      6. TB management;
      7. Treatment and referrals;
      8. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
      9. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
      10. Other technical areas as may be required.
      11. Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:
          1. The migration health assessment process; and,
          2. Treatments and referrals.
          3. Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:
             1. Comprehensive history taking;
             2. Accurate and thorough Biodata collection;
             3. Ensuring ID verification for each step of the health assessment process; and,
             4. Keeping a register of applicants who undergo health investigations and testing.
             5. Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s checklists and SOPs and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
             6. Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
             7. Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable.
             8. Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
             9. Prepare administrative reports and program updatesas necessary.
             10. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
             11. Assist withpre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
             12. 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).
             13. Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate follow-up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGOs and others as applicable.
             14. Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per pre- set and agreed-upon format.
             15. Perform other duties as may be assigned    Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
                   Category Indicator Measurement Method Target / Benchmark Score (1–5)

                 Clinical quality

                   TI and SOP adherence Clinical audit results 100% adherence   Documentation error rate  # of errors per 100 records ≤ 2 errors     Client Counseling Average counseling time % clients received counseling ≥ 95%   TB case handling Referral and TB treatment Timeliness of lab result follow-up and documentation. 95% adherence to protocols   IPC Compliance PPE Usage PPE usage monitoring; IPC related incidents or breaches ≥ 95%/ less than 1%   Data Management UKTB GS Mimosa Emedical completeness % of fields correctly filled 100%   Client-Centered Care Satisfaction rating Average survey score ≥ 4   Professionalism Supervisor or Peer review rating Supervisor or Peer review ≥ 4   Training Participation Training participation % of required sessions attended when applicable 100%   Attendance and Punctuality Attendance; Late reports Record of attendance/ no of late reports 100%/ less than 2%   Education

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             16. Bachelors Degree in Nursing Science with a minimumof three years relevant clinical experience
          4. A valid license to practice nursing in Nigeria Experience
          5. Excellent technical skills,including in phlebotomy
      12. Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, immunizations, mental health, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage

          SKILLS

      13. Computerliteracy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel,Access)
   2. Good knowledge of clinical care especially in the Primary or secondary HealthCare settings.
2. Good communication skillsand proven abilityin working in a team.

Fluency in English (oral and written) required.

DESIRABLE

Working knowledge of the local language.