Nurse Assistant at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

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Job Summary

Job Title	Nurse Assistant
Employer	IOM
Location	Kasulu/Makere, United Republic of Tanzania
Industry	Non Government Organisations (NGOs)
Deadline	July 28, 2023

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Nurseand direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Nurse, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying-out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kasulu/Makere, Tanzania

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide general assistance with daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC), including:
  • Conducting medical examinations,
    • Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, and visual acuity, and
    • Collecting blood, urine, or sputum samples as required.
  • Supporting TB management, including Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS).
  • Assisting with infection prevention and control mechanisms.
  • Supporting pre-departure procedures and medical movements.
  • Assisting with documentation, certification, and information transmission.
  • Transporting samples to the laboratory safely and efficiently.
  • Liaising with the laboratory and ensuring timely receipt of results and reports.
  • Assisting in other technical areas as needed.
• Provide support and information to migrants and/or refugees regarding migration health assessment, focusing on Chest X-ray, immunization, and sputum testing for those who require it. Also, provide information on treatments and referrals.
• Assist nurses with proper identification and follow-up by:
  • Conducting comprehensive history taking.
  • Collecting accurate and thorough bio-data.
  • Verifying IDs for each step of the health assessment process.
  • Maintaining a register of applicants undergoing health investigations and testing.
• Follow the Health Assessment Programme’s checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) while maintaining standard universal precautions within MHAC.
• Assist nurses in medical emergency management, chronic case management, and related procedures. Arrange specialist consultations and ensure receipt of specialist reports as assigned.
• Support proper and accurate record-keeping of applicants throughout the migration health assessment process, including uploading medical reports on required databases.
• Perform national medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration.
• Assist the team with checking medical invoices.
• Prepare a list of medical drugs and supplies for ordering as requested by the Migration Health Physician or Migration Health Nurse. Assist in inventory taking, confirmation, and receipt of ordered drugs and supplies in coordination with the administrative and finance teams.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High School diploma and three years of relevant work experience, or
• Intermediate degree in Nursing with at least three years of relevant work experience, or
• Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with one-year relevant work experience.
• Valid medical practicing license.

Experience

• Training or working experience in areas such as tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing, or public health is advantageous.
• Computer literacy required, including proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.
• Working knowledge of French and Spanish is desirable.

Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: promotes diversity and inclusion, respecting individual and cultural differences.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in accordance with organizational principles, rules, and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates competence, commitment, and composure in day-to-day work.

Core Competencies

• Teamwork: collaborates effectively within and across units to achieve shared goals.
• Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a timely manner.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: seeks continuous learning, shares knowledge, and fosters innovation.
• Accountability: takes ownership of the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication.

Additional Information

• This position is open to Tanzanian nationals only. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• All application documents will be handled in accordance with IOM’s data protection policy.
• The selected candidate must be available to start the assignment immediately after the recruitment process is completed.
• Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and are protected from discrimination throughout the employment process.
• No fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process, and IOM does not request information related to bank accounts.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should fill in the PH form, submit CVs and a cover letter indicating the Vacancy Notice number, along with three professional references and contacts, to the email address: tzvacancy@iom.int. Only e-mail applications will be considered.

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For further information, please refer to the website: https://tanzania.iom.int/careers

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Application Deadline

Deadline for this application is July 28th, 2023.

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