Migration Health Nurse

About the role

IOM, the UN-related organization for migration, is recruiting a Migration Health Nurse to work in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC). The nurse performs daily nursing activities to meet the technical requirements of resettlement countries, covering medical examinations, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatment and referrals, pre-departure procedures and documentation.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out medical examinations (vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity), collect blood, urine or sputum samples, perform imaging and laboratory tests, administer vaccinations and manage TB.
• Provide migrants and refugees with information on the health assessment process and treatments and referrals.
• Take comprehensive histories, collect accurate biodata, verify identity at each step and keep a register of applicants.
• Follow the Health Assessment Programme checklists and SOPs, maintain universal precautions and ensure samples are transported correctly to the laboratory.
• Maintain the clinic pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits, and provide TB and HIV counselling.
• Prepare administrative reports, support mobile missions, assist with pre-departure documents and perform medical escort duties when needed.
• Work with partners such as IOM departments, health providers, panel physicians, embassies, UN agencies and NGOs, and share statistics with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a Diploma from an accredited institution, with a valid nursing licence in the country of duty station.
• At least three years of relevant clinical experience for a Bachelor's holder, or five years for a Diploma holder.
• Training or experience in TB management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
• Fluency in English and the local language; external applicants need proficiency in English and at least a working knowledge of one additional UN language.

Required skills

• Excellent technical skills, including phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention and control, and preventive care and disease control.
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
• Post-graduate diploma or degree in clinical specialization in emergency care is an advantage.