2 Job Positions at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 14, 19 November 2021)
Senior Nurse (Migration Health) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 14 November 2021)
VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates
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Senior Nurse (Migration Health) |
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Medical Department |
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IOM Kigali, Rwanda |
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Classification |
: General Service Staff, Grade G6 (UN Salary Scale for |
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GS staff) |
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Type of Appointment |
: One-year fixed term with possibility of |
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extension |
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Estimated Start Date |
: As soon as possible |
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Closing Date |
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November 14th , 2021 |
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Reference Code |
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VN2021/22 – RW |
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM) and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) 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 Kigali, Rwanda.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Assist in coordination of daily nursing and administrative activities of the migration health assessment in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
a) Medical examinations;
b) Imaging;
c) Laboratory testing;
d) Vaccinations;
e) TB management;
f) Treatment and referrals;
g) Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
h) Counselling;
i) Documentation, certification and information transmission;
j) Directly observed treatment/therapy short course (DOTs);
k) Fitness-to-travel checks; and,
l) Other technical areas as may be required.
2.Assist in the coordination of all daily nursing and administrative activities, namely:
a) Assign tasks to nurses and clerks;
b) Monitor pre-examination information sessions, counselling, history, follow up and vital signs taking; verify that nurses and medical clerks enter information into relevant databases in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance to their specific functions; and,
c) Facilitate and monitor implementation of fraud-prevention measures, including testing performed outside of the MHAC.
3. Contribute to the maintenance of an optimal workflow at the health assessment site by suggesting and implementing improvements to facilitate timeliness of completion of nursing and clerical tasks.
4. Verify that all migrant/refugee identity check mechanisms are well established and followed.
5. Implement quality assurance and quality control measures for nursing and clerical activities.
6. Verify that SOP’s, checklists and standard universal precautions within MHAC are followed.
7. Check that the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable are well maintained according to guidelines and SOP’s.
8. Coordinate, follow up and verify procurement for MHAC – including purchase orders, payment requests and invoices.
9. Organize mobile missions.
10. Coordinate, and perform if needed, the 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. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Nursing Degree with a minimum of four years relevant clinical experience and a valid licence to practice nursing in Rwanda.
Experience
- Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
- Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Languages
Fluency English and Kinyarwanda is required. French and Swahili an added advantage
Required Competencies
Values
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
- 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 Competencies
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- 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 and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by 14 November 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed Personnel History Form (please download and fill it) and an application letter (not more than one page)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 01.11.2021 to 14.11.2021
Personal History Form (PHF) (10)eaf3d23abcdd4e92dc347a48d3d4efc5
VN2021-22-Senior Nursea8248c747528d4c2e1607223d2995c94
Medical Escorts (Doctors and Nurses) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 19 November 2021)
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Open to External Candidates
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Medical Escorts (Doctors and Nurses)
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Organizational Unit |
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Migration Health Division (MHD)
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Duty Station |
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IOM Kigali, Rwanda |
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Type of Appointment |
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Ungraded (On Call) |
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Estimated Start Date |
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As soon as possible |
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Closing Date |
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November 14th, 2021 |
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Reference Code |
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CFA 2021/02 – RW |
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II. Organizational Context and Scope |
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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants. IOM re-opened its office in 2008 to work on a small project focusing on the resettlement to third countries of Congolese refugees. IOM’s presence in Rwanda has grown ever since. To date, IOM provides effective migration management services through: Promoting national ownership by aligning its activities to national priorities and policies and working with government, One UN, civil society, local communities, and the international community in a manner that fosters cohesion and sustainability. IOM currently implements interventions within the areas of migration management: Immigration and Border management, labor migration, Counter trafficking, Migration and Health, Migration’s operations, Humanitarian emergencies, Assisted voluntary returns and reintegration, emergency and preparedness and response, healthcare, migration, and development, resettlement and repatriation, family reunification, assistance to vulnerable migrants etc. This sometimes involves movement of vulnerable persons who require special travel arrangements during movement such as in relocation, repatriation, or resettlement. |
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III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities |
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Under the overall guidance of the Chief Migration Health Officer, the direct supervision of the Chief Nurse and National Migration Health Physician, the incumbent will act as medical escort for refugees with significant medical conditions requiring special travel arrangements for the duration of their travel to final destinations in the US, Australia, Canada, and other countries. In particular, the incumbent will : 1. Review all files of refugees/migrants known to have significant medical conditions and communicate the findings with the IOM physician; 2. Ensure that special services (i.e. medications, oxygen, stretcher, others) needed are available and confirmed before departure; 3. Provide all necessary medical care and support to designated beneficiaries(s) – patients during the journey and accompany these persons to an agreed handover point; 4. Identify themselves to airline staff on check-in and again on boarding the carrier; 5. Extend general in-flight and on-the-ground support to all passengers travelling under the auspices of IOM as circumstances require; 6. Ensure that designated patients are handed over to a responsible entity overseas and that unescorted onward travel connections are completely understood by the passenger, accompanying family members or continuing non-medical escorts, and partner agencies; 7. Accommodate any changes in routing or schedule imposed by the carrier or condition of the patient; 8. Comply with standard IOM requirements for duty travel and entitlements; 9. Assume other duties as assigned, which may include meetings or briefing of national health or quarantine officials on arrival, the purchase of goods or equipment at the destination, or assisting in the shipping or return of such equipment; 10. Upon handover of the migrant(s) to the receiving party, obtain the signature from the receiving party to Migrant Handover Notification filled in and signed by the medical escort. 11. Ensure handing over is done as per previously agreed protocol or as necessitated in case of an emergency in communication with the Chief Nurse, Mobile Unit, or other relevant higher authority directly concerned with the movement. 12. Complete and submit the Escort Movement Report to the IOM Mission and the relevant MHD Unit involved within one week after the completion of duty; 13. Return the IOM medical escort bag once duty is complete, with inventory of all medications or supplies used during the journey. Remuneration IOM provides airline tickets and covers cost of visa application in addition to a service fee but does not cover any additional expenses. |
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IV. Required Qualifications and Experience |
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Education |
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Experience |
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For the medical doctors: At least three years of clinical experience with thorough knowledge of emergency medicine: distinct advantage to ER specialists and specialists in emergency pulmonology, cardiology; neurology, and pediatric medicine including mental health specialists (psychiatrists). For the medical nurses:
Possession of a valid US visa or Schengen visa or Canada visa or Australia visa (Doctors and Nurses); |
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V. Languages |
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Required (specify the required knowledge) |
Advantageous |
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Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda |
French and Swahili |
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VI. Competencies |
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The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies: Values
Core Competencies – behavioral indicators
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Notes |
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Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment |
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How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by 14 November 2021 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed Personnel History Form (please download and fill it) and an application letter (not more than one page)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 01.11.2021 to 14.11.2021
Personal History Form (PHF) (9)2bd435e4156e0d7db40c5b3d943b4ad8
CFA 2021-02 RW -Medical Escorts-9e1f875da91e299fb4238f468f881b99 (1)
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