Consultant Migration Health Nurse (G5)

Overview

Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil technical requirements for resettlement countries. Provide information and explanations to migrants and/or refugees regarding health assessments and treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform medical examinations including vital signs, blood, urine or sputum collection, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatment and referrals, and pre-departure procedures.
• Provide information and detailed explanations to migrants and/or refugees on the migration health assessment process, treatments, and referrals.
• Ensure proper identification and follow-up through history taking, biodata collection, ID verification, and maintaining a register of applicants.
• Follow Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions.
• Verify proper transportation of samples to the laboratory.
• Maintain and monitor the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits, and emergency kits.
• Provide pre and/or post counselling 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.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Experience

For Bachelor's Degree holder a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience and for Diploma holder a minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience. Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy. Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage. Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing. Excellent bedside manner. Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control. Knowledge of and experience in implementation of patient safety and infection prevention and control. Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access). Proven clinical expertise or post-graduate diploma/degree in clinical specialization in emergency care is an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in countries where the Diploma allows to fulfil the full scope of responsibilities defined in PDs. A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.

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