Migration Health Nurse (Consultant) Roster

Kyiv

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Kyiv
  • Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Public Health and Health Service
    • Social Affairs
    • Medical Practitioners
    • Migration
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Project Context and Scope

IOM MHD delivers pre-migration health activities as one of the most well-established and longest-standing services provided by the Organization. These activities are undertaken in the context of regular international migration at the request of receiving country governments and vary in scope according to the receiving country protocols and the epidemiological profile of the country of origin. It includes services as health assessment, vaccination, pre embarkation checks as specialist referrals 
 
Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

Migration Health Department (MHD)

Responsibilities

Category B Consultants: Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment 

  • 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; 
  • Blood, 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 check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
  • Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
  • Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable.
  • 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.
  • Support the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
  • Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
  • 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).
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

  • Completed migration health assessments on the assigned migrants within 2-3 working days.
  • Confirm the “list of patients” examined with the Sr. Administrative Assistant before and at the end of the working day.
  • Collection and registration of bodily samples for laboratory testing and retrieval and decoding of final results.
  • Completed sputum sample collection for Tuberculosis evaluation.
  • Client vital signs recorded in health processing platforms (eMedical and MIMOSA)

Qualifications

Education, Experience and/or skills required

The consultant should meet the following requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in Ukraine.
  • A valid license to practice nursing in the Ukraine.
  • Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
  • Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
  • Excellent bedside manner.
  • Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control.
  • Knowledge of and experience in implementation of patient safety and infection prevention and control.
Languages
  • English and Ukrainian are required.
Travel required
  • Possible
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
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.
  • 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 – behavioural 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.
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  3. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.
  4. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  5. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  6. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

  • Phlebotomy
  • Sputum collection

Job info

Contract Type: Consultancy (Up to 11 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 3 months
Vacancy Type: Consultancy
Recruiting Type: Consultant
Grade: UG
Alternative Required Language 1: English
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