II. Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the National Medical Officer, administrative supervision of Head of office in Kigoma and supervision of the Chief Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in performing required routine clinical tasks/procedures in connection with the health assessment and treatment to ensure that identified refugees and migrants are medically fit to migrate in accordance with the medical/health requirements of the receiving countries.
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Assist in taking and recording medical history, performing anthropometrics and vital signs measurements, and help in visual acuity measurements.
Assist the Chief Nurse in compiling medical records, files, charts, X-ray films, already decoded laboratory results prior to physical examination for doctor’s use.
Authenticate the identity of refugee, as maybe requested, prior to clinical examinations.
Assists the National Medical Officer and Chief Nurse during actual physical examinations.
Assist the National Medical Officer and Chief Nurse in pre-departure medical procedures, pre-embarkation check-ups, administration of chemoprophylaxis for parasites, medical surveillance in the IOM Transit Center
Assist the medical officer or nurse in administering vaccines, treatment – previously measured doses and prescriptions ordered by the National Medical Officer.
Prepare, install or sterilize medical equipment needed for medical examination.
Request and re-stocks required medical supplies and drugs and medicines.
Monitor and report expiration dates of drugs and medicines and refers to Chief Nurse for disposal.
Maintain and safe-keep medical kits used by medical escorts and staff on duty mission.
Assist the medical officer or nurse in performing pre-departure medical checks and distributing doses to travelling refugees/migrants.
Prepare a report on therapeutic procedures administered to migrants, in accordance with the requirements of resettlement countries.
Participate in field missions in out of duty stations and acts as nurse escort of medical cases.
Maintain confidentiality of information and collaborative relationship with clients, partners and health professionals.
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
Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
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 Technical * Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities
V. Education and Experience*
Completed Secondary school diploma, Diploma in Nursing and registration with the Nursing Council of Tanzania as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 4 years work experience in Clinical Nursing.
Training and experience in TB, STDs, other communicable diseases as well as immunization/vaccination programs is considered an distinct advantage
Previous work experience with an international organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be advantage.
Proficiency in computer skills, especially in MS Office products (Excel, Outlook, Word etc.
VI. Languages
Required Fluency in both written and spoken
English and Kiswahili
Advantageous:higher degree in the related area is advantageous
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified national candidates are encouraged to apply no later than 18 March 2015
To apply please send a motivation letter specifying the Vacancy Notice Number, and the filled out personal history form, accessible here: http://www.iom.int/files/live/sites/iom/files/About-IOM/docs/Personal-hi… to tzvacancy@iom.int
Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after closing date will not be considered.
Acknowledgements will be sent to short-listed candidates.