Migration Health Nurse

Call for Application Open for External & Internal Candidates Position Title : Migration Health Nurse Duty Station : Amman, Jordan Classification : UN-Classified/Special Short Term Type of Appointment : Three months (with possibility of extension) CFA number : JOR/017/2021 Issue Date : 15 June 2021 Closing Date : 28 June 2021 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. 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 environment Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged Internal candidates who meet the eligibility criteria (Considered as first-tier candidates) External candidates (considered as second- tier candidates) Organizational Context and Scope Under the overall guidance of the Medical Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in AMMAN, JORDAN. Core Functions / Responsibilities: Coordinate migration health assessment with the Migration Health Nurse working for various resettlement countries and other visa applicants as well as facilitate health assessment for USRAP, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK TB Detection Programme and some European country and submission of complete medical documents. Implement migration health related activities such as filling personal/applicant details, history taking, organizing medical files including laboratory results and x-rays, and performing medical follow up as requested by the Migration Health Nurse. Identify migrant for true and likeness appearance and perform blood collection, urine and sputum specimen collections, and x-ray procedures. Coordinate and liaise with x-ray department, laboratory units, clinics and referral hospitals and sets appointments for various follow up. Inform Migration Health Nurse that the migrant has completed treatment(s) prescribed, and ensures that required reports are provided to the appropriate parties as well as coordinate and maintain precise tracking records of all medical reviews. Coordinate with Migration Health Nurse about fitness to travel of migrants and conduct pre-departure checks, de-worming, and anti-malarial treatments. Report this information to the Migration Health Nurse. Prepare monthly reports for all cases cleared to travel and those on medical hold with projected clearance. Ensure safekeeping and monitoring of TB drug inventory and tracking of expiry date, request of supplementary feeding for patients and other medical items on timely manner. Compile required reports and timely submission to the National TB Program and IOM Regional Office. Perform vaccination for migrants as prescribed by the Migration Health Nurse, updates vaccination data, maintains cold chain and ensures safekeeping of the vaccines. Travel to camps and other field missions with the mobile team and perform all activities requested by the Migration Health Nurse. Encode data on spreadsheet, compile monthly statistical reports as required and ensure appropriate filing system for all reports and records. Safe-keep, monitor and organize medical stock and inventory track expiry date. Consolidate and places quarterly medical orders for supplies. Perform local and international medical escort duties as required. Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.