Nurse (migration health)

Akwajobs   (Douala, Yaounde)

Posted : 25 June, 2021

Category : Health   Location : Douala, Yaounde

Job type : Full Time

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POST DESCRIPTION

I. POSITION INFORMATION

Position title

Nurse – Migration Health 

Position grade

G.5

Duty station

Multiple (Douala, Yaounde)

Job family

Medical Health Division

Number of positions

02 per location

Publication channel

Internal ONLY

Type of appointment 

Special short-term graded, nine months with possibility of extension

II. ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AND SCOPE

Under the overall supervision of the of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the Chief Migration Health 

Officer (CMHO), and the direct supervision of the National Medical Officer, the successful candidate 

will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the 

Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Yaounde, Cameroon

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the 

technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:

a. Medical examinations,

i. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity; 

ii. 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.

2. Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation 

to:

a. The migration health assessment process; and,

b. Treatments and referrals.

3. Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:

a. Comprehensive history taking;

b. Accurate and thorough Bio-data collection;

c. Ensuring ID verification for each step of the health assessment process; and,

d. Keeping a register of applicants who undergo health investigations and testing.

4. Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.

5. Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.

6. Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable.

7. Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.

8. Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.

9. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.

10. Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.

11. 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).

12. Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.

13. Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.

14. Perform other duties as may be assigned

IV. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic institution with threeyears of relevant experience and registered with the national nursing board if applicable; 

EXPERIENCE 

• Excellent technical nursing skills, including in phlebotomy.

• Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.

• Experience working with IOM or other international organization is highly desirable

• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).

SKILLS

• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization; and,

• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

V. LANGUAGES

Required 

(specify the required knowledge)

Desirable

Fluency in English & French is required

VI. COMPETENCIES1

1 Competencies and respective levels should be drawn from the Competency Framework of the Organization. 

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

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• 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.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1,2, or 3 (depending on grade)

• 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 action and delegated work.

• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

NOTES

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and motivation letter to the attention of the Chief of Mission; IOM Cameroon at IOMCameroonApplication@iom.int latest July 07, 2021, with subject of the email “Nurse, Migration Health – location”.

N.B: Specify the location in the subject of the email e.g. “Nurse, Migration Health – Douala”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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