SVN2023 15 - Senior Nurse (Migration Health Division) - 2 Positions

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office and the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Beirut, Lebanon.

The successful candidate is expected to:

1. Lead daily nursing and administrative activities of the migration health assessment in the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
   1. Medical examinations;
   2. Imaging;
   3. Laboratory testing;
   4. Vaccinations;
   5. TB management;
   6. Treatment and referrals;
   7. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
   8. Counselling;
   9. Documentation, certification and information transmission;
   10. Directly observed treatment/therapy short-course (DOTs);
   11. Fitness-to-travel checks; and,
   12. Other technical areas as may be required.

2. Supervise all daily nursing and administrative activities, namely:
   1. Assign tasks to nurses and clerks;
   2. Monitor pre-examination information sessions, counselling, history, follow up and vital signs taking; verify that nurses and medical clerks enter information into relevant databases in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance to their specific functions; and,
   3. Facilitate and monitor implementation of fraud-prevention measures, including testing performed outside of the MHAC.
3. Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of an optimal workflow at the health assessment site by suggesting and implementing improvements to facilitate timeliness of completion of nursing and clerical tasks.
4. Verify that all migrant/refugee identity check mechanisms are well established and followed.
5. Implement quality assurance and quality control measures for nursing and clerical activities; participate in writing SOPs and instructions as well as staff training.
6. Verify that SOP’s, checklists and standard universal precautions within MHAC are followed.
7. Check that the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAC and for medical escorts if applicable are well maintained according to guidelines and SOP’s.
8. Coordinate, follow up and verify procurement for MHAC – including purchase orders, payment requests and invoices.
9. Gather and analyse administrative reports and program updates as necessary; report any inconsistencies or issues to the CMHO.
10. Coordinate the planning and execution of mobile missions if applicable.
11. Coordinate, and perform if needed, the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).
12. Gather and analyze statistical information and share with the CMHO as per preset and agreed upon format.
13. Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, Embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
14. May have responsibility for direct supervision of a designated team.
15. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated.

SKILLS

• In-depth knowledge of migration health, health assessment, and travel health assistance
• Knowledge of public health and disease control
• Knowledge of resettlement programming
• Accountability, client & results orientation, commitment to continuous learning, communication, empowering & building trust, organizational awareness, stakeholder management, teamwork & collaboration.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.
   

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example, and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.