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. With 151 member states, a further 12 states holding observer status and offices in over 100 countries, 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. IOM works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration, to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. The IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social and cultural development, as well as to the right of freedom of movement. IOM works in the four broad areas of migration management: Migration and development Facilitating migration Regulating migration Forced migration. IOM activities that cut across these areas include the promotion of international migration law, policy debate and guidance, protection of migrants’ rights, migration health and the gender dimension of migration. IOM Nigeria commenced activities in 2001 and focused its interventions on counter trafficking activities, migration issues, return and reintegration of stranded migrants especially to Liberia, and Voluntary Returns from abroad.
- Experience 3 years
- Location Abuja
RESPONSIBILITIES
Tasks to be performed under this contract
- Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
- Medical examinations,
- Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
- iBlood, urine or sputum collection as required;
- Imaging;
- Laboratory testing;
- Vaccinations;
- TB management;
- Treatment and referrals;
- Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
- Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
- Other technical areas as may be required.
- Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:
- The migration health assessment process; and,
- Treatments and referrals.
- Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:
- Comprehensive history taking;
- Accurate and thorough Biodata collection;
- Ensuring ID verification for each step of the health assessment process; and,
- Keeping a register of applicants who undergo health investigations and testing.
- Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s checklists and SOPs and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
- Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
- Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate follow-up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGOs and others as applicable.
- Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per pre- set and agreed-upon format.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned
Performance indicators for the evaluation of results
- Performance of daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries.
- Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s checklists and SOPs and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
- Prepare and submit report on tasks accomplished on Monthly basis.
- Collect daily statistical information of task accomplished and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per pre- set and agreed-upon format.
- Provide counselling to migrants to Migrants on the Health Assessment process, TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate follow-up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians and others as applicable.
- Resumption and closure from work based on the stipulated time, completion and submission of time sheet.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science
- A valid license to practice nursing in Nigeria
Experience
- Minimum of three years relevant clinical experience
- Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy
- Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, immunizations, mental health, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage
Skills
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
- Good knowledge of clinical care especially in the Primary or secondary Health Care settings.
- Good communication skills and proven ability in working in a team.
- Counselling, health promotion, public health or migration health skills/experience is a plus.
- Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Languages
- Fluency in English (oral and written) required.
- Desirable, working knowledge of the local language.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration – IOM on fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply
