Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is an organization related to the United Nations system and the principal United Nations agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, helps find solutions to population displacement and facilitates regular migration routes, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to promoting a respectful, inclusive and supportive work environment, in which all staff can flourish professionally and feel valued. By fostering such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the potential of migration and strengthen its support for people on the move.

IOM encourages applications from diverse backgrounds and provides, where necessary, reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To learn more about IOM’s work culture, please see: IOM Workplace Culture.

Internal and external applications are welcome. For all IOM vacancy notices, applications from qualified and eligible first-level candidates are reviewed prior to those from qualified and eligible second-level candidates as part of the selection process. For the purposes of this vacancy notice, internal candidates and those assimilated to internal candidates, as well as external candidates, are considered first-level candidates.

Organizational context and scope of action

Under the general supervision of the Head of Mission (CoM) and the Migration Health Officer (MHO), as well as under the direct supervision of the Migration Health Doctor, the successful candidate will be responsible for carry out the following tasks and responsibilities in conjunction with the Migrant Reception Center (MRC) in Bangui, Central African Republic.

1.    Carry out daily nursing activities within the Migrant Reception Center to meet the technical requirements of resettlement countries in the following areas:
a) Medical examinations such as taking vital signs, weight, height and visual acuity;
b) Vaccinations;
c) Treatments and medical references;
d) Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
e) Documentation, certification and transmission of information; And
f) Any other technical activity required.
2.    Provide migrants and/or refugees with detailed information and explanations regarding:
• The migration health assessment process; And
• Medical references.
3.    Ensure correct identification and appropriate follow-up through:
• A complete collection of medical history;
• Accurate and exhaustive collection of biographical data;
• Identity verification at every stage of the health assessment process; And
• Maintaining a register of beneficiaries subject to medical examinations and analyses.
4.    Apply and follow Health Assessment Program checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and maintain standard universal precautions within the MRC.
5.    Ensure the management and monitoring of the MRC pharmacy, stocks, medical kits and emergency kits within the MRC as well as for medical escorts, if applicable.
6.    Provide pre- and/or post-counseling sessions to migrants or refugees regarding tuberculosis, HIV and communicable disease education, prevention and management, as needed.
7.    Prepare administrative reports and programmatic updates as needed.
8.    Support the planning and implementation of mobile missions, where applicable.
9.    Assist in the preparation of pre-departure documents, information sessions and necessary preparations.
10.    Provide medical escort functions when required to ensure continuity of care for migrants at all stages of the migration process (before departure, during travel and at final destination).
11.    Maintain collaborative relationships with different partners to facilitate monitoring and sharing of relevant information. Partners include IOM internal departments, other healthcare providers, licensed physicians and other relevant parties, as appropriate.
12.    Collect statistical data and share it according to predefined and agreed formats.
13.    Perform any other tasks assigned by the supervisor. 

Required Qualifications and Experience

TRAINING

• High school diploma with five (5) years of relevant clinical experience, or 
• University degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Valid license authorizing the practice of nursing in the country of assignment

Accredited universities are those listed in theUNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Excellent technical skills.
• Training or experience in the fields of mass vaccination campaigns, communicable diseases, laboratory analyzes or public health is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with patients.
• Knowledge of the principles of disease prevention and health control.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills 
• Knowledge and experience in implementing patient safety and infection prevention and control measures.
• Mastery of IT tools required: MS Office (Word, Excel, Access).

SKILLS

• Good organizational skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to handle confidential medical information with discretion.

Languages

All IOM staff members, regardless of category, must have a perfect command of one of the official languages of the Organization (English, French or Spanish).

For this position, fluency in French, both oral and written, is required

Working knowledge of English, local languages and Arabic is an asset.

Skills required

The IOM Competency Framework is available at Competency_Framework-EN.pdf

Values  – All IOM staff must respect and demonstrate these five values:

Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.

Integrity and transparency:: Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

ProfessionalismDemonstrate the ability to work in a calm, competent and committed manner and demonstrate discernment in daily challenges.

Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on important issues.

Empathy: Shows compassion towards others, makes people feel safe, respected and treated fairly

Basic skills– Behavioral indicators – Level 2

• Teamwork: Develop and promote effective collaboration within and between units to achieve common goals and optimize results.
• Obtaining results: Produce and deliver quality results in a timely and service-oriented manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed results.
• Knowledge management and sharing: Continually seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate
• Responsibility: Take ownership of the achievement of the Organization’s priorities and take responsibility for its own actions as well as the work delegated to it
• Communication : Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex issues in an informative, inspiring and motivating way. 

Notes

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Any job offer made to the successful candidate under this vacancy notice is subject to confirmation of funding.

This selection process may be used to fill similar positions in different duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible for appointment to a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification of the applicant’s medical fitness, required accreditation, compliance with residency or visa requirements, and obtaining necessary security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy towards any behavior inconsistent with the purposes and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority as well as any form of discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, ethnic or religious origin, or disability.

IOM does not collect any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, file processing, training or any other fees). IOM does not request any information relating to applicants’ bank accounts.

IOM only accepts applications duly completed and submitted through the l’ online recruitment system IOM e-Recruitment (for internal candidates, please see the corresponding link here). This online tool also allows candidates to track the progress of their application

No applications received after the deadline will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For further information and to view other vacancy notices, we invite you to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies