JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provide general assistance with the daily nursing activities to fulfil the technical requirements in the areas of:

• Medical examinations, Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity; and Blood, urine or sputum collection as required.
• Support in TB management; Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS);
• Support Infection prevention and control mechanisms;
• Support pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
• Support documentation, certification and information transmission;
• Transport of samples to the laboratory in a proper and safe manner;
• Liaise with the laboratory, receive results and reports in a timely manner; and,
• Other technical areas as may be required

2. Provide support and general information to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:

• The migration health assessment, specially focusing on Chest Xray, Immunization and sputum testing for those requiring it; and,
• Treatments and referrals to public and private health facilities.

3. Support the medical team members with 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.Follow the Health Programmes’ check lists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and maintain standard universal precautions within IOM clinics.

5. Assist in medical emergency management as well as with chronic case management and related procedures.  Arrange for specialist consultations and ensure receipt of specialist reports as assigned.

6. Support proper and accurate record keeping of applicants throughout the migration health assessment process, including uploading medical reports on the required databases.

7. 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).

8. Assist the team with checking medical invoices.

9. Prepare list of medical drugs and supplies for ordering as requested by the Migration Health Physician or Migration Health Nurse, assist in inventory taking, confirm and receive ordered drugs and supplies; all in close coordination with the administrative and finance teams.

10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION

• Certificate or High School diploma from an accredited academic institution in Nursing.
• A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.

EXPERIENCE

• For Bachelor”s Degree holder a minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience and for Diploma holder a minimum of five (5) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage; and,

Experience in working with people from different cultural background is an advantage.

• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations,
• Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
• Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

Skills 

Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within people at different levels within and outside organization and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds;

• Candidate should be highly motivated with dynamic personality and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines;
• Ability to draft correspondence and communicate effectively;
• High level of computer literacy (MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook); experience in handling web-based management system;
• Ability to analyse and interpret source information and data; capable of designing, reviewing and revising business processes to achieve efficiency;
• Strong organizational and planning skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in all three languages (Arabic, French, English);
• Attention to details and problem-solving skills;

Capacity to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.

Languages

REQUIRED

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

Desirable

Working knowledge of Arabic.