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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. 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, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the UN Migration Agency. With 174 member states it is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. Established in 1951 and now active in over 400 field locations worldwide, IOM works with partners, government and civil society to:
IOM’s Regional Office for the East, Horn and Southern Africa oversees, plans, coordinates and supports IOM activities within the region. Through a team of specialists, the Regional office is responsible for project review and endorsement and provides technical support to Country Offices in the region which include Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Republic of Mauritius (also covering Seychelles), Rwanda, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe particularly in the area of project development, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, resource mobilization, resource management, liaison coordination with regional and sub-regional governments, United Nations agencies and other key partners.
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Health Assessment Programme Coordinator (RHAPC) and under the direct supervision of the Mobile Team Coordinator, and the technical supervision of the Regional Nurse Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for duties and responsibilities related to Mobile Team in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Mobile unit is tasked to support the RHAPC in implementing pre-immigration medical examination activities in the region, particularly providing mobile missions and surge support to the country offices, capacity-building of medical personnel, and systematic monitoring and evaluation of the Health Assessment Programme in the region.
(a). Medical examinations;
i. Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
ii. Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;
(b). Imaging;
(c). Laboratory testing;
(d). Vaccinations;
(e). TB management;
(f). Treatment and referrals;
(g). Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
(h). Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
(i). Other technical areas as may be required.
2. Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:
3. Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:
4. Assist CMHO or CMHN or Senior nurse in conducting orientation session related to nursing activities for new staff members and on-site mentorship to nurse during mobile mission activities.
5. Assist mission in improving staff performance and adherence to the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions during the mobile mission.
6. Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
7. Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
8. Support the planning and execution of mobile missions.
9. Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
10. 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).
11. 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.
12. Collect statistical information and share with the Regional Nurse Coordinator as per pre-set and agreed upon format.
13. Support the coordinations with the staff in the Mobile team, the Migrant Health Assessment Centre and IOM country mission when needed.
14. Participate in the organization and preparation of the mobile missions and training sessions when required.
15. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
EducationFluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: