World Bank / IMF Health Services Department Occupational Health Nurse Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancy: Occupational Health Nurse
 

Term Contract: 1 Year (Grade E)
 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

The Joint World Bank / IMF Health Services Department (HSD) is looking for a highly organized individual to be based in Nairobi, Kenya to serve as Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) on a one year appointment, renewable. 

His/her main role will be to support the Regional Medical Advisors (HRMAs) located in Kenya and South Africa. Full respect of medical ethics, including confidentiality, is the key value shared by HSD staff to achieve the department’s goals.

The functions include: 

(i) Advisory role to the Country Offices - under the supervision of HRMAs, s/he will advise the Country Office managers and staff within his/her designated region, on health related matters (such as occupational health, travel medicine, medical briefings, health promotion and wellness activities, etc); 

(ii) Coordination and Management of medical evacuation – s/he will act as a focal point for managing and providing administrative assistance in the case of medical evacuation for staff and dependents. 

(iii) Perform Medical Duty Officer responsibilities on rotating basis to manage after hours emergencies. Although supervision by the HRMA will usually be available, the OHN needs to be able to function independently when needed, exercising strong clinical judgment and reliability;

(iv) Coordination of care of chronic cases - Under the supervision of HRMAs, OHN will be responsible for overseeing the medical care of staff and dependents suffering from chronic severe diseases in the Country Offices. 

(v) Health Promotion – OHN will assist Health Promotion Partners in some key countries in organizing some health events, including annual medical screening at the workplace.

It is important to note that this is an advisory position, and the Occupational Health Nurse will not be providing direct health care to staff or dependents.

Selection Criteria:
 

The successful candidate should be holder of at a minimum a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited school with at least 8 years of post-graduation professional clinical experience; 

or An advanced degree in nursing (Nurse Practitioner, Masters in Nursing, Masters in Public Health) from an accredited school,

 or equivalent professional credentials combined with relevant education and experience; 

Experience working in occupational health settings desirable; 

Experience working in disease management desirable; 

Overseas work experience would be a plus; Valid and current Registered Nurse licensure.

Electronic Applications:
 

For the full position description and complete selection criteria and required competencies, qualified candidates are requested to submit an on-line application at www.worldbank.org/careers Click on >Current job openings >Job#141173. 

The World Bank is committed to achieving diversity of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

Closing date is 14th November 2014.