VN 2024/026 SV Senior Migration Health Nurse – MHD – G7

POST DESCRIPTION

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Position Information

Position Title: Senior Migration Health Nurse

Position Grade: G7

Duty Station: El Salvador

Position Number:

Job Family: Migration Health

Organizational Unit: Migration Health

Is this a Regional, HQ, MAC, PAC, Liaison Office, or a Country Office based position? Country Office with Regional Functions

Position rated on: (to be filled by Classifier)

Reports directly to: Chief Migration Health Officer

Number of Direct Reports: 1-5

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Organizational Context and Scope

IOM, as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of Senior Migration Health Physician, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Division activities in Latin America and Caribbean.

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Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Assist in the technical oversight of nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) in the Region to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
   1. Medical examinations
   2. Imaging;
   3. Laboratory testing;
   4. Vaccinations;
   5. TB management;
   6. Treatment and referrals;
   7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
   8. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
   9. Other technical areas as may be required.
2. Provide the Regional technical support on the development of health education materials and counselling material to the migrants and/or refugee in relation to:

• The migration health assessment process; and,
• Treatments and referrals.
• Pre and/or post counselling on TB or HIV education, prevention, and management as appropriate
• Pre-departure evaluation

3. Assist the CMHO in the technical oversight, planning, monitoring and follow up of USRAP Expanded Vaccination Program in Latin America and Caribbean. In particular, ensure that this fulfil the technical requirements of the program, including standardization, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) of all aspects of the Vaccination activities and Vaccination documentation process.

4. Support the Senior Migration Health Nurses/Senior Migration Health Physicians by maintaining workflow, conduct assessment and providing feedback to CMHO for improvement.

5. Support in the establishment of stock control and Inventory management systems in MHACs by maintaining accurate, traceable, verifiable, and auditable records and reports.

6. Assist in the preparation purchase orders for drugs, vaccines and medical supplies and medical equipment using the online Purchase Requisition (PR) coordinating with Procurement Department to ensure that items are ordered as per required specifications.

7. Assist in the preparation of technical evaluation to advise of specification quality and relevant aspects. Receive and inspect deliveries of drugs, medical supplies/equipment, and vaccines.

8. Support in the Preparation of the required paperwork and documents for import and export of vaccines, drugs, and other related medical supplies.

9. Support the Migration Health Physicians in El Salvador in the preparation of pre-departure medical supplies, equipment and medication .

10. Perform as the Focal point for coordination on pharmaceutical related matters with local/national health authorities, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, and laboratories as needed.

11. Participate in quality improvement and quality assurance procedures for nursing activities, contribute to review and update SOPs.

12. Follow up on preparation of medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts following the guidelines if applicable.

13. Facilitate in administrative reports preparation and program updates as necessary.

14. Contribute to the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.

15. 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).

16. Collect statistical information and share with the CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.

17. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited academic institution with four years of professional work experience.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited academic institution is advantageous
• A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of four years of relevant clinical experience with at least two years in a supervisory role
• Excellent technical 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.
• Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
• Managerial experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control.
• Knowledge of and experience in implementation of patient safety and infection prevention and control.
• Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)

SKILLS

• Leadership skills
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills

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Languages

REQUIRED

English and Spanish

For all applicants, fluency in English and language of country where incumbent is are required (oral and written)

DESIRABLE: French

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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:

1. Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
2. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
3. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
4. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
5. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Level 2

• 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.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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

How to apply

Favor tomar en cuenta que la fecha límite para aplicar es el 24 de junio de 2024.

IMPORTANTE: Cómo aplicar

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• Solo se considerarán las aplicaciones que cumplan con el perfil exigido.
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