Senior Migration Health Nurse
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a UN-related agency focused on promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, and facilitate regular migration pathways. This role is situated within the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa, reporting to the Chief of Mission and Migration Health Officer.
Job Purpose
The Senior Migration Health Nurse will be responsible for coordinating daily nursing activities within the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa. This role is crucial for fulfilling the technical requirements of resettlement countries, encompassing medical examinations, diagnostic testing, vaccinations, and treatment referrals. The position also involves providing essential health education and counselling to migrants and refugees regarding the assessment process, treatments, and specific health concerns like TB and HIV. The nurse will contribute to the development of health education materials, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, and participate in quality improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care within the MHAC.
Responsibilities
Coordinate daily nursing activities within the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC), including medical examinations, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatment referrals, and pre-departure procedures. Provide health education and counselling to migrants and refugees on the assessment process, treatments, TB/HIV prevention, and pre-departure evaluations. Assist in developing health education materials and ensure proper identification procedures for all individuals undergoing health assessments. Uphold Health Assessment Programme checklists and SOPs, monitor universal precautions, and participate in quality improvement activities. Manage MHAC pharmacy stock, prepare medical and emergency kits, and create schedules for nursing staff, providing feedback for improvement. Facilitate administrative report preparation, contribute to mobile mission planning, and verify pre-departure documents. Perform medical escort duties when required and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners. Collect and share statistical information as per the agreed format.
Work Experience
Requires a minimum of four years of relevant clinical experience, with at least two years in a supervisory role. Excellent technical skills, including phlebotomy, are essential. Experience in Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing, or public health is advantageous. Knowledge of clinical nursing, preventive care, disease control, patient safety, and infection prevention is necessary. Managerial experience and expertise in emergency care are desirable. Computer literacy with MS Office suite is required.
Skills
Leadership skills, organizational skills, communication skills, clinical expertise, phlebotomy, TB management, immunization, communicable disease control, laboratory testing, public health, patient safety, infection prevention and control.