OIM : Migration Health Nurse

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Duty station

G4/01

Kinshasa, DRC

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Subject to rotation

Migration Health Assessment and Travel Health Assistance

MHD

SVN 2015-13-RDC

No

No

1. Assist National Migration Health Officer in duties related to Migration Health Assessments and Travel Health Assistance. This includes but not limited to: logistic preparation of medical screenings, procedures for quality control and quality assurance, handling of medical files, collection of bio-data and medical history, anthropometric measurements, identity check of the applicants and ensuring confidentiality of medical information throughout the screening process;
2. Assist to conduct pre-departure treatment and prophylaxis as required, as well as pre-embarkation assessments for “fitness for travel” and complete relevant records and reports as needed;
3. Interview female applicants with possible pregnancy. Perform rapid tests for pregnancy and register the results;
4. Make preparations for sputum collection: prepare the list for the laboratory, assign codes; label sputum containers and maintain safety procedures at sputum collection site.
5. Perform sputum collection in accordance with technical guidelines and procedures:
   1. Check applicant’s identity.
   2. Explain the procedure to applicants.
   3. Observe sputum collection and assist applicants in coughing techniques and production of sputum.
6. Ensure sputum and other biological samples are transported to the designated laboratory in a proper manner;
7. Keep register of applicants being investigated for TB;
8. Liaise with the laboratory, receive results of sputum smears in a timely manner, register results and inform the National Migration Health Office on receipts of results.
9. Accompany applicants to radiology and laboratory services and ensure identity of applicants at each stage;
10. Assist with registration, data entry and printing out of certificates and other documents.
11. Collect statistical information in a requested format and submit to the supervisor.
12. Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

1. Takes responsibility and manages constructive criticism;
2. Works effectively with all clients and stakeholders;
3. Promotes continuous learning and communicates clearly;
4. Takes initiative and drives high levels of performance management at area of responsibility;
5. Plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;
6. Displays mastery of subject matter in area of responsibility;
7. Contributes to a collegial team environment;
8. Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment and retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA);
9. Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation;

1. At least a Diploma in clinical nursing from an accredited academic institution;
2. At least four years of continuous clinical practice post-graduation, registered to practice in DRC and with a valid registration license;
3. Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team;
4. Ability to work under tight schedules;
5. Work experience with UN agencies and international organizations is added advantage.