IOM Nurse Job in Dadaab, Kenya

Vacancy Notice No: IOMKE/043/12

Position title: Nurse II

 
Classification: G4/01

Duty station: Dadaab, Kenya

Unit / Department: Migration Health Department

Type of appointment: Special Short Term (SST), 6 months with possibility of extension
 

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.
 

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!

Closing date: 08 June 2012