Vacancy Notice No:IOMKE/043/12
Position title: Nurse II
Classification: G4/01
Duty station:Dadaab, Kenya
Unit / Department:Migration Health Department
General function:
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office in
Dadaab and Migration Health Physician in charge of Mobile Missions in Nairobi
and the direct supervision of the Chief Nurse in the Dadaab in close
coordination with Migration Health Assessment Unit, the incumbent will be
responsible for performing required routine clinical tasks/procedures in
connection with the health assessment and treatment to ensure that identified
refugees and migrants are medically fit to migrate in accordance with the
medical/health requirements of the receiving countries.
In particular, he/she will carry out the following functions:-
- Performs
routine clinical tasks required by the Migration Health Physician during
Migration Health Assessments, in particular: taking and recording medical
history, performing anthropometrics, visual acuity and vital signs measurements.
- Compiles
medical records, files, charts, X-ray films, decoded laboratory results
prior to physical examination for doctor’s use.
- Authenticate
the identity of the applicants undergoing migration health assessment at
all stage (during laboratory specimen collection, sputum collection, x-ray
procedures, medical history taking and follow up procedures) by signing on
the photos or legal documents or in any other authentication methods
required by the resettlement country
- Assist
the migration health physician in the assembly of laboratory and radiology
reports and documents during migration health assessment.
- Administer
Tuberculosis treatment (DOTs) and STIs as prescribed by the Physician and
counterchecking to verify that the regimen and dosage is in agreement with
the existing guidelines. This includes ensuring the follow-up sputum
examination, chest x-ray and physician review are done as per TB treatment
and follow-up procedures.
- Undertake
quality checks of all completed medical files to ensure adherence to the
migration health protocol and procedures.
- Assists
the MHP during actual physical examinations. Ensure that every follow-up
action requested by the migration health physician is carried out in a
timely manner and that reports are attached to the case file for review by
the examining physician.
- Assist
in the laboratory, x-ray and medical examination preparations for
migration health assessment process.
- Administers
prescriptions/recommendations ordered by the Migration Health Physicians,
including application of appropriate treatment.
- Prepares,
install or sterilizes medical equipment needed for medical examination.
- Requests
and re-stocks required medical supplies and drugs and medicines. Assist in
monitoring availability of all medical consumables and supplies assigned
to the department.
- Assist
in photocopying, preparation and transmission of completed medical files.
- Monitors
and reports expiration dates of drugs and medicines and refers to Chief
Nurse for disposal.
- Maintains
and replenishes medical kits used by medical escorts and staff on duty
mission.
- Performs
pre-departure medical checks and administers treatment, including
vaccination jabs as required for traveling refugees/migrants.
- Prepares
a report on therapeutic procedures administered to migrants, in accordance
with the requirements of resettlement countries.
- Participates
in field missions in out of duty stations and as act nurse escort of
medical cases.
- Maintains
confidentiality of information and collaborative relationship with
clients, partners and health professionals.
- Performs
any other duties that may be assigned by from time to time.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Diploma in Nursing. Registered Nurse.
2. Minimum of 3 years work experience in Clinical Nursing.
3. Mature individual, able to work independently, effectively
and harmoniously with colleagues from
varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
4. Capable of working under stressful and difficult conditions.
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality
in performing responsibilities.
6. Training and experience in TB, STDs, other communicable
diseases and migration health is considered an asset.
7. Previous work experience with an international organization
and NGOs dealing with refugees would be strong advantage.
8. Desirable IOM Competencies:
A) Behavioural - Accountability, Client Orientation, Continuous
Learning, Communication, Creativity and Initiative, Leadership and Negotiation
, Performance Management, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Teamwork ,
Technological Awareness.
B) Technical - Delivers on set objectives in hardship
situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners,
works effectively with local authorities, stakeholders, beneficiaries, and the
broader community to advance country office or regional objectives. (Based on
IOM Competency Matrix)
9. Computer literate on Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
10. Fluency at University Entry Level in English and Swahili
languages. Proficiency in Somali a strong advantage.
Method of Application:
Submit applications including daytime telephone or e-mail
contact to the
Human Resource Department,
P.O. Box 55040, Post Code 00200,
Nairobi
OR email HRNairobi@iom.int
OR Hand deliver them to the IOM Dadaab Sub-office.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
Female candidates are encouraged to apply!
Closing date: 08 June 2012