On – Call Duty Nurse - International Organization for Migration

Vacancy Notice no: IOM/035/11

Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya

Position title: On – Call Duty Nurse

Classification: Daily rate (equivalent to G4/1)

Duration of Appointment: As need arise

General functions:

Under the overall supervision of the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator for Africa and Middle East and under the administrative and technical supervision of the Migration Health Physician in Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) and under the direct supervision of the Chief Nurse at the (MHAC) - Nairobi.

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.

The incumbent shall perform the following essential functions:

• Giving appointments and scheduling health assessments including pre-test counseling, laboratory and radiology for refugees and migrants.
• Coordination of work and schedule between MHAC-Nairobi, laboratory, radiology, counseling unit and the examining physicians.-
• Organizes medical files and relevant medical documents in accordance with responsibilities of duty nurses at MHAC-Nairobi.
• Assists in preparatory work for health assessments, including: taking measurements, collecting case history, checking blood pressure, heart rate, visual acuity, etc.
• Maintains confidentiality of information, collaborative relationship with clients, partners and health professionals.
• Participates in field missions, out-of-duty station and medical escorting of migrants traveling under auspices of IOM when assigned by the Head of MHAC.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by from time to time.

Desirable Qualifications:

Education, experience and competencies:

• Kenyan citizen.
• Registered Nurse with a minimum of 3 years work experience in Clinical Nursing
• Mature individual, able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels
• Capable of working under stressful and difficult conditions
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities
• Training and experience in TB, STDs, other communicable diseases and migration health is considered an asset
• Previous work experience with an international organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be strong advantage
• Computer literate on Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
• Fluency in English and Swahili languages. Proficiency in Somali a strong advantage

Method of Application:

Submit Cover Letter and CV including daytime telephone and email address to:

International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O Box 55040-00200 Nairobi

– or – send by email to hrnairobi@iom.int

Closing Date: 22nd April 2011