Description
IOM is seeking a Migration Health Nurse to provide general assistance with daily nursing activities, support in TB management, infection prevention and control mechanisms, and pre-departure procedures. The successful incumbent will work under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-office (Sfax) and the direct supervision of the migration health physician.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general assistance with daily nursing activities, including medical examinations, blood, urine or sputum collection, and transport of samples to the laboratory.
- Support in TB management and Directly Observed Treatment Short Course (DOTS).
- Support infection prevention and control mechanisms.
- Support pre-departure procedures and medical movements.
- Provide support and general information to migrants and/or refugees in relation to migration health assessment, treatments, and referrals.
- Follow the Health Programmes' checklists and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain standard universal precautions within IOM clinics.
- Assist in medical emergency management and chronic case management.
- Perform medical escort duties when required.
- Prepare lists of medical drugs and supplies for ordering.
Qualifications:
- Certificate or High School diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution.
- A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.
- For Bachelor's Degree holder, a minimum of two (2) years of relevant clinical experience, and for Diploma holder, a minimum of four (4) years of relevant clinical experience.
- Training or working experience in Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing, or public health is an advantage.
- Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing, principles of preventive care, and disease control.
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
- Fluency in Arabic, French, and English is required.