Expedited SVN - Senior Migration Health Nurse TB, G6

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  Regional Health Assessment Program Coordinator (RHAPC), and the direct supervision of the Regional Migration Heath Nurse Coordinator, and under the technical supervision of the Regional TB Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical, administrative support related to TB management activities in the region

   1. Provide technical guidance and mentorship on TB management activities to TB focal nurses in country missions, in coordination with the Regional TB Officer and Chief Migration Health Officers (CMHOs). 
   2. Monitor and support adherence to TB-related processes including counselling, DOT implementation, follow-up mechanisms, and accurate documentation, ensuring compliance with donor country requirements and IOM guidelines. 
   3. Assist in the rollout and compliance monitoring of IOM TB management protocols and SOPs, including guide CO in developing of country-specific TB SOPs when needed. 
   4. Assist the Regional Migration Health Nurse in the development, rollout, and regional harmonization of IPC protocols, and support country teams in adapting IPC measures to their local context.
   5. Conduct training, mentorship, and remote/on-site support to TB focal nurses and clinical staff on TB classification, management, documentation, IPC, and quality assurance.
   6. Provide assistance to TB focal points in implementing standardized TB checklists and job aids and ensure routine use of quality tools across missions.
   7. Participate in quality assurance activities, including internal assessments, checklists, and field visits to evaluate TB-related nursing performance and recommend corrective actions as needed in coordination with CMHOs,Regional Migration Health Nurse and Regional TB Officer.
   8. Promote the consistent use of the TB Workup and Treatment module in MiMOSA and support field missions in maintaining accurate and complete TB records.
   9. Assist the Regional TB Officer in organizing and facilitating regional workshops, webinars, and training events on TB-related topics.
   10. Maintain collaborate relationship with mission-level TB focal point, CMHOs,panel physicians, Laboratory, Radiology team, national TB programs and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of TB management and protocol implementation.
   11. Support the analysis and reporting of regional TB indicators and contribute to data collection for regular monitoring and donor reporting.
   12. Support the documentation and development of TB-related health education and counselling materials in coordination with country teams.
   13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

        

       Education
       • Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; OR,
       • Bachelors degree in Nursing with four years of relevant professional experience.
       • A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station, if applicable Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
         • Clinical experience as a registered Nurse;  
         • Experience in TB programmes, migration health, disease control, and public health of refugees and migrants as Nurse in an international organization, UN agency or hospital; 
         • Good writing, communication and negotiation skills; 
         • Good knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and procedures: knowledge of public health as well as general migration related issues; 
         • Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy and confidentiality at all levels of the health assessment process; 
         • Good level of computer literacy; 
         • Knowledge of specialized medical software is required. Knowledge of eMedical and Mimosa Web is an advantage.  Skills
           • Good knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and procedures: knowledge of public health as well as general migration related issues;
           • Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy and confidentiality at all levels of the health assessment process;
           • Knowledge of specialized medical software is required. Knowledge of eMedical and Mimosa Web is an advantage;
           • Good level of computer literacy;
           • Excellent proven written and oral communication skills; ability to clearly communicate health-related topics to non-health audiences; and,
           • Ability to work in close coordination with a broad range of different units, divisions and colleagues on various topics/initiatives to achieve a common objective Languages

             For all applicants, fluency in English Kiswahili is required (oral and written).

             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.
   14. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
5. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 2)
6. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.