Description
IOM is seeking a Migration Health Nurse to work at the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa. The successful candidate will perform daily nursing activities, provide information and explanations to migrants and refugees, and ensure proper identification and follow-up.
Responsibilities:
- Perform daily nursing activities in the MHAC
- Provide information and detailed explanations to migrants and refugees
- Ensure proper identification and follow-up
- Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme's checklists and SOPs
- Maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC
- Verify samples are properly transported to the laboratory
- Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy and medical kits
- Provide pre and/or post-counseling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention, and management
- Prepare administrative reports and program updates
- Support the planning and execution of mobile missions
- Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings, and preparations
- Perform medical escort duties when required
- Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners
- Collect statistical information and share with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution
- A valid license to practice as a nurse in South Africa
- Minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience for bachelor's degree holders or five years for diploma holders
- Excellent technical skills, including phlebotomy
- Training or working experience in Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing, or public health is an advantage
Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Languages:
- Fluency in English (oral and written) required; common local languages spoken in South Africa