Migration Health Nurse- OAW focal point (Dari/Pashto speaking)

Vacancy Notice

Open to Internal and External Candidates

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Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Program Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Movement and Mobile Support Physician, the successful candidate will serve as the regional nurse focal point for supporting medical processes for OAW in MENA, assuring compliance to travel health and vaccination guidelines specific to this population. Ensuring compliance with OAW protocols/technical instructions, unifying them with USRAP standards while also enhancing the expanded public health and health education activities for these populations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Follow up daily nursing activities related to OAW Health Assessment Program in remote locations to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:

A. Medical examinations,

• Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;

• Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;

B. Imaging;

C. Laboratory testing;

D. Vaccinations;

E. TB management;

F. Treatment and referrals;

G. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;

H. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,

I. Other technical areas as may be required.

1. Review the e-Advanced Medical Notification reports for OAW movements out of MENA for remotely assisted locations and highlight cases that might need special travel arrangements.
2. Follow up with the Regional Data Team and country focal persons on OAW cases missing data entry on Mimosa to ensure the Health Assessment data as well as the pre-departure evaluation and related documents are entered into Mimosa prior to applicants departure.
3. Communicate with applicants assigned to movements out of Europe, Pakistan and the Gulf to covey clear instructions on the needed pre-departure arrangements and provide the needed counselling, either directly or through the Task Force partners.
4. Support the enhancement of expanded public health activities and health education through the contribution to developing and implementing language and culture sensitive health IEC material.
5. Conduct virtual/Video-PEC to applicants whose in-person PEC arrangement is logistically not possible, and record the assessment in Mimosa.
6. Conduct proper Phone Triage for COVID-19 symptoms for applicants in remote locations and ensure the health requirements are met.
7. Liaise with the OPS and MHDs in remote locations to ensure proper arrangements are in place pertaining medical screening of the applicants prior to departure.
8. Conduct Quality Control checks on shared health assessment data received from the IOM affiliated panel sites, highlighting any cases under OAW project in the pipeline that warrant further medical follow up
9. Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.
10. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
11. Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Nursing with minimum Three years (3) of relevant clinical experience and valid license to practice nursing. Or, completed High school/Diploma from an accredited academic institution in Nursing with minimum Five years (5) of relevant clinical experience.
• Minimum of three years (3) years, post-graduation, of continuous clinical experience, preferably in a multidisciplinary hospital setting or at IOM/similar international clinic context;
• Experience in Migration Heath Assessments;
• Demonstrated progressive experience in health programme management;

• Experience in report writing;
• Experience in migration health emergency response is an asset; and,
• Experience in establishing partnerships with government institutions, health institutions and other partners.

Skills

• Excellent technical skills and counselling skills
• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
• Team working and computer skills are needed

Languages:

Thorough knowledge of English and Arabic (oral and written).

Fluency in Darior Pashto (oral and written) is required.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioral indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Other:

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding. confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. In addition, a clearance from the local government (“Court Clearance”) needs to be provided by the applicant.

How to apply:

Interested Internal candidates (active staff members and staff holding a daily contract) need to submit their application plus a cover letter to vacancyamman@iom.int by 28 March 2023, their updated IOM Personal History (PH) Form or E-recruit Internal Candidate profile generated from PRISM Portal indicating the vacancy number JOR/024/2023 as mentioned in the subject line. Any application without this information in the subject line will be excluded from the applications.

Kindly use your IOM email account for us to easily identify that you are an internal candidate (first tier candidate) referring to this advertisement and VN # VN/JOD/024/2023.

Interested external candidates are invited to submit their applications plus a cover letter via Akhtaboot website by 28 March 2023 at the latest, referring to this advertisement and VN# VN/JOD/024/2023, Akhtaboot# 155983 in order for an application to be considered valid.

IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed in Akhtaboot website for External Candidates.

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 14 March 2023 – 28 March 2023

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