IOM Nurse (Mobile and Planning Unit) Job in Nairobi, Kenya

International Organization for Migration (IOM)
 

I. Position Information
 

Vacancy No: IOMKE/SVN/004/2016
 

Position title: Nurse
 

Position grade: G4/01
 

Duty station: Nairobi, Kenya

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 IOM MHD Mobile and Planning Unit
 

Overall supervision by: Regional Health Assessments Coordinator for Sub-Saharan Africa
 

Managerial responsibility: No
 

II. 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. 

III. 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.

IV. 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

V. 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.

VI. 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: 8th February, 2016

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

Note

No Fee: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, process or training). IOM does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank details.