Migration Health Nurse
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Ankara, Türkiye, operates a Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC). This role, at the G-5 level, sits within the MHAC and reports to senior health or mission leadership, contributing to essential health assessment services for migrants.
Job Purpose
The Migration Health Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care and support within the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Ankara, Türkiye. This role is crucial for fulfilling the technical requirements of resettlement countries by conducting medical examinations, collecting samples, administering vaccinations, managing TB cases, and performing pre-departure procedures. The nurse will also educate migrants on health assessment processes and treatments, ensure accurate documentation, maintain medical supplies, and potentially assist with mobile missions and medical escorts. The purpose is to ensure the health and well-being of migrants throughout their assessment and migration journey, adhering to IOM's standards and procedures.
Responsibilities
Perform daily nursing activities including medical examinations (vital signs, height, weight, visual acuity), sample collection (blood, urine, sputum), imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, and treatment referrals. Provide detailed information and explanations to migrants regarding health assessments and treatments. Ensure accurate identification and follow-up through comprehensive history taking, biodata collection, ID verification, and maintaining applicant registers. Adhere to Health Assessment Programme checklists and SOPs, maintaining universal precautions. Verify sample transport, manage MHAC pharmacy and medical kits. Offer pre/post-counseling on TB and HIV. Prepare administrative reports and program updates. Support mobile missions and assist with pre-departure preparations. Conduct medical escort duties as needed. Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners. Collect and share statistical information.
Work Experience
A minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience for Bachelor's degree holders, or five years for Diploma holders. Proficiency in technical nursing skills, including phlebotomy, is necessary. Experience in clinical nursing, patient safety, infection control, and knowledge of preventive care are required. Computer literacy in MS Office is essential. Experience in emergency care is advantageous.
Skills
Clinical nursing, phlebotomy, TB management, mass immunizations, communicable disease control, laboratory testing, public health principles, patient safety, infection prevention and control, computer literacy (MS Office), organizational skills, communication skills, medical documentation, patient counseling.