Background
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to the principle that humane and orderly migration benefits migrants and society. As the leading international organization for migration, IOM acts with its partners in the international community to: assist in meeting the growing operational challenges of migration management; advance understanding of migration issues; encourage social and economic development through migration, and; uphold the human dignity and well-being of migrants.
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and under the direct supervision of the Head, Migration Health Assessment Centre, the incumbent will be responsible for performing required routine clinical tasks/procedures in connection with the health assessment and treatment to ensure that identified refugees and migrants are medically fit to migrate in accordance with the medical/health requirements of the receiving countries. The incumbent is assigned to different MHD units in Cameroon such as – MHAC, UK Tuberculosis Program and the Transit Center (TC) and other locations within Yaoundé and Douala as may be identified.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Performs routine clinical tasks required by the Migration Health Physician during Migration Health Assessments, in particular: taking and recording medical history, performing anthropometrics, visual acuity and vital signs measurements.
- Compiles medical records, files, charts, X-ray films, decoded laboratory results prior to physical examination for doctor’s use.
- Authenticates the identity of refugee/migrant, as may be requested, prior to clinical or radiology examinations.
- Assists and provides directions to clients of medical facilities – i.e.: doctor’s office, lab, radiology offices.
- As a duty Nurse, triage, coordinates work and ensure client flow during physical examination
- Assists the MHP during actual physical examinations.
- Administers prescriptions/recommendations ordered by the Migration Health Physicians, including application of appropriate treatment.
- Prepares, install or sterilizes medical equipment needed for medical examination.
- Monitors and reports expiration dates of drugs and medicines and refers to the Pharmacist for disposal.
- Performs pre-departure medical checks, surveillance and administers treatment, including vaccination jabs as required for travelling refugees/migrants
- Prepares a report on therapeutic procedures administered to migrants, in accordance with the requirements of resettlement countries
- Monitors progress of medical cases and implements follow-up procedure; arrange further examination and health counseling as may be required.
- Participates in field missions, in out of duty stations and acts as nurse escort of medical cases.
- Maintains confidentiality of information and collaborative relationship with clients, partners and health professionals.
- Prepares monthly reports
- Provide health orientation/information education to individual patients or groups of refugees
- Assists in the preparation of health certificates in coordination with the Data Processing Assistants
- Administer first aid treatment as may be necessary
- Identify and inform Head of MHAC Cameroon of infectious diseases and administer preventive action as soon as possible.
- Date entry of client/applicant information for both UKTB Global Software if he/she is assigned in UKTB and Mimosa at MHAC
- Prepare, sign and issue certificates to UK applicants when she/he is assigned in UKTB
- Raising Payment Coupons for additional tests/treatment as requested by the MHP.
- Administer vaccinations to applicants according to the requirements/indications of the respective resettlement countries and maintain cold chain.
- Under the supervision of head of UKTB refers cases/applicants for additional TB investigations and/or treatment and counseling when it is required
Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Competencies
Values
Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- < > demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.
Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed priorities and deadlines.
Delivering results
Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.
Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.
Managing and sharing knowledge
Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.
Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.
Contributes to the identification of improvements to work processes and assists in implementing them.
Accountability
Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.
Communication
Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.
Listens carefully and genuinely to the views and positions of others; acts on received information.
Technical :
• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at
appropriate level
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work
Required Skills and Experience
Education and experience
Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution with valid Nursing Council of Cameroun Practice License as a Registered Nurse.
Minimum of 4 years work experience in Clinical Nursing.
Mature individual, able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
Capable of working under stressful and difficult conditions.
Demonstrated ability to maintain accuracy and confidentiality in performing responsibilities.
Training and experience in TB, STDs, other communicable diseases and migration health is considered an asset.
Experience in data encoding and reporting, data capturing and data management especially in health/clinical setting is an advantage
Previous work experience with an international organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be strong advantage.
Computer literate on Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
Languages :
Fluency in both written and spoken English and French