Description
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is seeking a Migration Health Nurse Assistant to work at the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa.
The successful candidate will provide general assistance with daily nursing activities in the MHAC, including medical examinations, vital sign checks, and blood sample collection.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general assistance with daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC)
- Support in TB management and Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS)
- Support infection prevention and control mechanisms
- Support pre-departure procedures and medical movements
- Support documentation, certification, and information transmission
- Transport samples to the laboratory safely
- Liaise with the laboratory and receive results in a timely manner
- Provide support and general information to migrants and/or refugees
- Support nurses with proper identification and follow-up
- Follow Health Assessment Programmes' checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assist nurses in medical emergency management and chronic case management
- Support proper and accurate record-keeping of applicants
- Perform national medical escort duties when required
- Assist the team with checking medical invoices
- Prepare lists of medical drugs and supplies for ordering
Qualifications:
- Certificate or High School diploma with three years of relevant work experience; or Intermediate degree in Nursing with at least three years of relevant work experience
- Training or working experience in Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing, or public health is an advantage
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
- Excellent communication skills
- Fluency in English is required (oral and written); common local languages spoken in South Africa