Employer: International Organization For Migration
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Vacancy No: IOMKE/SVN/004/2015
Position Title: Nurse
Position Grade: G4/01
Duration of Contract: 6 months with possibility of extension
Seniority Band: Band IV
Job Family: Migration Health
Organizational Unit: Migration Health Department
Position Rated: Yes
Subject to Rotation: No
Reporting Directly to: Head of Mobile and Planning Unit
Overall Supervision by: Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator for Africa
Managerial Responsibility: No
Organizational Context and Scope: Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and nongovernmental 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.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Under the overall supervision of the Regional Migration Health Assessment Coordinator for Africa and the direct supervision of the Head of Mobile and Follow-up Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for:
Keeping regular checks on status of medical forms transmitted to Panel Physicians or IOM Offices in close co-ordination with the Head of mobile and follow up unit.
Serving as focal point for all enquiries (outside MHAC Nairobi) regarding medical document status of USRP, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and other countries’ cases. In the locations where IOM MHD team is not present, ensures smooth transmission of medical forms and follow ups.
Assist in coordinating activities of the medical staff assigned to the mobile and planning unit To ensure all procedures are followed as per the MHD protocol.
In coordination with the data processing staff assigned to the unit/department, update MiMOSA on continuous basis.
Management of the on-hold files in the unit to ensure timely completion and transmission of file. This will involve follow up with laboratory staff, IOM doctors, panel physicians and other consultants to ensure results/reports are received on time.
Reception of medical deferrals/furtherance and other requests from JVA, High Commissions, and other agencies. Distribution of the same to IOM doctors and panel physicians in Kenya and the region. Updating mimosa with additional requests.
In coordination with MHDs in the region and Panel physicians, gather information on medical holds for USRP, Australia and Canada cases. Support preparation of relevant statistics of the unit in coordination with the data processing staff.
Participate in health assessment missions in the region and assist during mission preparations.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Head of Mobile and Planning Follow-up Unit.
Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical and behavioural competencies:
Behavioural
Accountability
Accepts and gives constructive criticism
Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
Monitors own work to correct errors
Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
Client Orientation
Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries
Continuous Learning
Contributes to colleagues' learning
Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area
Communication
Actively shares relevant information
Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
Creativity and Initiative
Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems
Leadership and Negotiation
Convinces others to share resources
Presents goals as shared interests
Performance Management
Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures
Planning and Organizing
Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
Identifies risks and makes contingency plans
Professionalism
Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions
Teamwork
Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
Contributes to, and follows team objectives
Gives credit where credit is due
Seeks input and feedback from others
Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
Actively supports and implements final group decisions
Takes joint responsibility for team's work
Technological Awareness
Learns about developments in available technology
Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work
Technical
Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
Effectively applies knowledge on migration issues within organizational context
Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global and political context
Education and Experience
Diploma in Nursing. Certificate of Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 4 years work experience in Clinical Nursing.
Mature individual, able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
Capable of working under stressful and difficult conditions.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
Training and experience in TB, STDs, other communicable diseases and migration health is considered an asset.
Previous work experience with an international organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be strong advantage.
Computer literate on Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Languages
Required
Excellent command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Mode of Application:
Submit applications’ cover letter and updated CVs, including daytime telephone or e-mail contact to:
Human Resources Department,
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
P.O.Box 55040 – 00200,
Nairobi, Kenya
or send via e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing Date: 5th February, 2015
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
