Vacancy Number | IOM-SVN/0027/2018 |
Position Title | Medical Nurse ( PMDS) Escort (3 Position) |
Duty Station | Gambella , Ethiopia, |
Classification | General Service Staff, G4 |
Type of Appointment | SVN, Six months with possibility of extension |
Estimated Start Date | As soon as possible |
Posting Period | 18.05.2018 |
Background
Under the general supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and technical coordination of Sub office Senior medical team leader, and the direct supervision of the Head office in consultation with Head of EPC unit SLM Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be responsible for performing required pre departure medical screening tasks/procedures in connection with the health assessment and treatment to ensure that identified refugees and migrants are medically fit to travel in accordance with the medical/health requirements
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
1. Conduct premedical departure medical assessments and pre -embarkation check.
2. Update the database for the movement with the medical finding and classification of fitness to travel.
3. Provide appropriate treatments and referral as indicated before and during relocation.
4. Escorting of medical vulnerable and sick patients
5. Weekly and monthly compiling of report and submitting to the head of sub office and medical unit Addis.
6. Provide information to head of sub office and medical unit (Addis) for medical issues which might affect implementation of operation.
7. Maintain the medical escort kit supplied as per the initial composition of the equipment/drugs and maintain and monitor stock of basic medical supplies equipment and other items
8. Maintain quality standards and confidentiality of individual health information
9. Show collaborative relationship with operational and medical colleagues and partner organizations as UNHCR and ARRA.
10. Perform all other duties inherent to the position.
11. Assist in monitoring work of daily on call staffs during pre-departure medical screening and movements.
12. Provide on job training for newly recruited daily on call based nurse staffs about the TOR and rule, regulation of IOM.
13. Involve health/operational assessments for relocation in new entry points as needed by the organization.
14. Any other duties that might be assigned
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
Experience
Languages
· Thorough knowledge of Amharic and English languages.
· Knowledge of Local Languages spoken in Gambella region would be an advantage.
Competencies:
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.
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