Expedited SVN – Migration Health Nurse (Mobile Team), G5 (Part-time work 50%)

This position is only open for internal candidates.

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.

  Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency.  With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to: 

1. Assist in meeting the operational challenges of migration and mobility. 
2. Advance understanding of migration issues 
3. Encourage social and economic development through migration; and 
4. Uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants and mobile populations.

   IOM’s Regional Office for the East, Horn and Southern Africa oversees, plans, coordinates and supports IOM activities within the region. Through a team of specialists, the Regional office is responsible for project review and endorsement and provides technical support to Country Offices in the region which include Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,  Republic of Mauritius (also covering Seychelles), Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda,  Zambia and Zimbabwe particularly in the area of project development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, resource management, liaison coordination with regional and sub-regional governments, United Nations agencies and other key partners. 

   Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and under the direct supervision of the Mobile Team Coordinator, and the technical supervision of the Regional Nurse Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for duties and responsibilities related to Mobile Team in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Mobile unit is tasked to support the RHAPC in implementing pre-immigration medical examination activities in the region, particularly providing mobile missions and surge support to the country offices, capacity-building of medical personnel, and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the Health Assessment Programme in the region.

   1. Perform daily nursing activities during the mobile missions to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:-

      (a). Medical examinations; 

                          i. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity; 

                          ii. Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;

      (b). Imaging;

      (c). Laboratory testing;

      (d). Vaccinations;

      (e). TB management;

      (f). Treatment and referrals;

      (g). Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;

      (h). Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,

      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐

      ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

      (i). Other technical areas as may be required.

      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. 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. Assist CMHO or CMHN or Senior nurse in conducting orientation session related to nursing activities for new staff members and on-site mentorship to nurse during mobile mission activities.

          5. Assist mission in improving staff performance and adherence to the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions during the mobile mission.

          6. Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.

          7. Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.

          8. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions.

          9. Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.

          10. 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).

          11. 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.

          12. Collect statistical information and share with the Regional Nurse Coordinator as per pre-set and agreed upon format.

          13. Support the coordinations with the staff in the Mobile team, the Migrant Health Assessment Centre and IOM country mission when needed. 

          14. Participate in the organization and preparation of the mobile missions and training sessions when required. 

          15. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

          Education
          • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in countries where the Diploma allows to fulfil the full scope of responsibilities defined in PDs.
          • A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   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) Skills
              • Organizational skills
              • Communication skills Languages

                Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

                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 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.
   2. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
5. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.