INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION JOB VACANCIES 2023
Open to Internal and External Candidates
- Reference No: SVN/ID10/2023/011
- Position Title: Migration Health Nurse II (Resettlement Health)
- Duty Station: Tangerang
- Organization Unit: Resettlement and Health Assessment
- Classification: G-5
- Type of Appointment: Special Short-Term Contract
- Report to: National Programme Officer (RSR)
- Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
- Closing Date: 24 February 2023
Context:
Operational in Indonesia for more than 40 years, IOM Indonesia is one of IOM’s large missions in the world working on a wide range of activities in partnership with the Government of Indonesia, civil society, private sector actors, migrants and communities. IOM Indonesia is engaged in several thematic areas, including: Counter-Trafficking Labour Migration/Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion (CT-LM/LMSI), Disasters, Climate and Resilience (DCR), Immigration and Border Governance (IBG), Refugee Care, Migration Health, Migration Policy and Data Hub, and Resettlement and Voluntary Returns.
IOM aims to constantly enhance the quality of its resettlement activities as part of the Organization’s principled and people-centred programming and in the interest of assisting the people as best we can to provide safe and dignified resettlement process. The resettlement health assessment unit provides essential support to States in resettling refugees and other humanitarian entrance specifically in health assessment and related assistant by providing assistance during the travel and ensuring that refugees’ health needs are addressed prior to departure, that they are fit to travel, and that appropriate arrangements can be made for reception and continuity of care, when needed.
Under the direct supervision of National Programme Officer (Resettlement & Health Assessment) and overall supervision of Senior Migration Health Advisor (SMHA) of IOM Mission in Indonesia, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of the Migration Health Assessment related to Resettlement Programme and other IOM Indonesia Migration health related activities. The incumbent is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with medico-legal, moral and ethical standards with due respect for gender and social-cultural differences and human dignity of the migrants.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- 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
- Medical examinations,
- 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’s 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).
- Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
- Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in countries where the Diploma allows to fulfil the full scope of responsibilities defined in PDs.
- A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.
Experience
- For Bachelor’s Degree holder a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience and for Diploma holder a minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience.
- Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
- Proven ability and experience in liaising with UN, Government Departments/ Authorities and other international organizations.
Skills
- Knowledge in assisting emergency operations activity.
- Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level.
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
- Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
Languages
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required, both written and spoken.
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Value
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- 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.
Core competency – behavioural indicators level 1
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of Education certificate and security clearances.
- IOM applies local United Nations Salary Scale.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications in ENGLISH, with:
- Cover letter, clearly specify suitability and availability date, followed by your updated curriculum vitae / resume including historical salary.
- Complete Candidate Profile in SuccessFactors including minimum three referees (preferably former direct supervisors).
Please submit your application through . The deadline for applications is 24 February 2023. Candidates applying for this vacancy are required to declare whether they have relatives already working for IOM.
Only applicant who meets the above qualification will be considered