Position Title: Migration
Health Nurse Officer
Organization:
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Duty Station : Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia
Classification : Professional
Staff, Grade P2
Type of Appointment :
Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date
: As soon as possible
Closing Date : 15 August 2023
Established in 1951,
IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and 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.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work
environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier
candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications
from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies,
applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before
those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered
first-tier candidates:
1.
Internal candidates
2.
Candidates from the
following non-represented member states: Antigua
and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook
Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati;
Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia
(Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint
Lucia; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan;
Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented
member states.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM)
in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for administrative matters, and the direct
supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia, the Migration Health Nurse Officer will be responsible for providing clinical,
administrative and project management support for migration health assessments
and treatment of refugees assisted by the Organization.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1.
Supervise a team of nurses
and other auxiliary staff and assist Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) in
various duties related to laboratory/x-ray and physical examination procedures.
This includes logistic preparation for screening, handling and safekeeping of individual
medical files,
collection of biodata and medical history, ensuring identity
checks of the applicants and confidentiality of information throughout the
screening process in Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC) and Medical Mission
sites.
2.
Provide technical and
administrative support to the Sub regional Humanitarian Assistance Programme
(HAP) Coordinator in the planning and delivery of the sub-regional United
States Refugee Admissions Programme (USRAP) programme. This assistance includes
the collation and consolidation of data, information and plans around the management
and implementation of USRAP-related health assessment activities in the region,
as well as the transformation of such into consolidated action plans.
3.
Contribute to technical medical
oversight, planning, monitoring and follow up of IOM migration health
assessment programmes in the sub-region. In particular, ensure that these
programmes fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries,
including standardization, Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) of all
aspects of the medical examination and documentation process.
4.
Assist the CMHO in managing
and implementing the health assessment programs as follows:
• Assist in coordinating the administrative duties and leaves of the
staff under their supervision;
• Assist in planning and monitoring the logistical requirements of
the Migration Health Division (MHD) and if applicable Camp Clinics, including
safekeeping and management of inventory of stocks, medical supplies and equipment
as well as tracking of expiry dates of drugs;
• Ensure the use of best practices, compliance with the donor
countries’ technical instructions, and develop suggestions for improvement for
the migration health assessment programmes; and,
• Assist the CMHO in liaising with various health service
providers, other departments in the mission, other IOM Missions and MHD/HQ on clinical,
administrative and financial matters.
5.
Ensure proper identification
and coding of biological samples, maintain strict client confidentiality;
liaise with various health service providers to facilitate handling of
biological samples, and coordinate the procedures and supervision of the collection
of sputum samples for culture and sensitivity for Tuberculosis (TB). In
addition, Migration Health Nurse will coordinate and assist the Medical Officer
on follow up of chronic medical case, specimen collection, fitness to travel check
and any other heath assessment related activities in the camp clinics.
6.
Organize and supervise
vaccination process of the refugees ensuring compliance with the best practices
and recommendations according the USRAP Expanded Vaccination Pilot Project.
7.
Assist the CMHO in
coordinating surveillance of the communicable disease, health education and
hygiene promotion activities of Transits centres in the mission. Provide
suggestions to the supervisors to improve counselling for all medical testing, including
HIV.
8.
Conduct/supervise
pre-departure treatment and pre-embarkation assessments of 'fitness to travel',
as required, maintain current relevant records and reports, supervise the
implementation of treatment and follow-up actions for cases on medical hold
after health assessment, and supervise Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
management and directly observed treatment/ therapy short-course (DOTS) for TB in
the MHAC and Camp clinics.
9.
Follow up with implementing
partners to ensure that follow-up actions are done and relevant information flow
is maintained. Partners include health service providers, panel physicians, other
clinicians (e.g., consultants), and IOM Migration Health and Operations staff in
the mission.
10.
Identify the training needs
of the Nurses and Auxiliary staff, prepare training plan and involve in the capacity
building of the Nurses and Auxiliary staff.Perform escort duties and duty travel
as required.
11.
Perform such other duties as
may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
• Master’s degree in Nursing or a related field from an accredited
academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or
• Bachelors degree in Nursing with four years of relevant professional
experience.
Experience
• Clinical experience as a registered Nurse;
• Experience in TB programmes, migration health, disease control, and
public health of refugees and migrants as Nurse in an international organization,
UN agency or hospital;
• Good knowledge of nursing principles, techniques and procedures:
knowledge of public health as well as general migration related issues;
• Knowledge of specialized medical software is required; and,
• Knowledge of eMedical and MiMOSA Web is an advantage.
Skills
• In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration-related subject
areas dealt with by the Organization;
• Knowledge of financial rules and regulations;
• Good writing, communication and negotiation skills;
• Demonstrated ability to maintain detail, accuracy and confidentiality
at all levels of the health assessment process; and,
• Good level of computer literacy.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated
during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World
Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values - all IOM staff
members must abide by and demonstrate these five 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 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
– behavioural indicators 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.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.
https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p
df
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to
be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice
is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions
in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and
Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a
period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member
States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.
For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country
cannot be considered eligible.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the
candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or
visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination
against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after
15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on
the respective closing date. No late applications
will be accepted.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their
applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 15 August 2023 at the
latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through
the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the
status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 02.08.2023 to 15.08.2023
No Fees:
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.
