IOM Jakarta is looking for a Migration Health Nurse for the IOM Health Assessments Pogram according to the terms of reference below. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to [EMAIL PROTECTED] not later than 02 December 2008 indicating the reference code below as subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that onlyshort-listed candidates will be contacted.
OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES Reference No : SVN/ID1/2008/135 Position Title : Migration Health Nurse Classification : Employee/Grade 5 Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia Type & duration of contract : SAIC, 3 (three) months with the possibility of extension. General Functions: Under the global guidance of the IOM Chief of Mission (COM) for administrative matters, and direct supervision of the Migration Health Physician and technical guidance of the Senior Migration Health Adviser for IOM Indonesia; the Migration Health Nurse will assist in the implementation of the immigration health assessments and other migration health related activities in IOM Indonesia. The incumbent is expected to carry out his/her duties in accordance with strictest moral and ethical standards and with due respect for gender and socio-cultural differences of the migrants. In particular he/she will responsible for : 1. Preparing and coordinating the schedule and implementation of the IOM immigration health assessment activities for immigrants and refugees. 2. Conducting proper photo-identification of each migrant in all stages of the immigration health assessment process ensuring that there is no substitution in person for the chest x-ray and laboratory test. 3. Briefing migrants on the process of the health assessments; providing pre- and posttest counseling to all migrants undergoing HIV testing and securing informed consent from all migrants undergoing the immigration health assessment process. For those found positive for HIV, the Senior Migration Health Nurse is responsible for referring the migrant to the Migration Health Physician for post-test counseling and follow-up. 4. Assisting the migration health physician in conducting all health assessments of migrants. 5. Following up required medical data from the specialists and migrants. 6. Ensure confidentiality and security of all laboratory specimen and their results by using coded sera numbers for the specimens submitted for testing to the IOM2 identified laboratory. Results are decoded for the Migration Health Physician medical evaluation of the migrant. 7. Collecting and arranging medical forms, laboratory reports, x-ray films and their corresponding reports including specialist's evaluation reports for the evaluation of the migration health physicians before and after the migrant's physical examination. 8. Ensuring the proper production, collection, handling, referral and follow-up of results of the 3 consecutive days sputum specimen from migrants to the IOM-affiliated laboratory. The Senior Migration Health Nurse should also ensure the proper photo-identification of the migrant before conducting the sputum collection. 9. Conducting the implementation of effective, verifiable, documented and safe directly observed therapy (DOT) for those patients deemed by the IOM migration health physicians in need of tuberculosis treatment, following national guidelines of respective national TB treatment guidelines. 10. Ensuring that all necessary pre-departure treatments are completed in coordination with the migration health physician. 11. Arranging medical referrals to the specialists or other services and update all medical records as appropriate in consultation with the migration health physicians. 12. Conducting pre-departure health checks or assessments and inform the migration health physicians as necessary. 13. Collating and reviewing all medical documentation for each migrant undergoing health assessments for completeness of information once these documents are finalized by the migration health physicians. 14. Daily recording and monthly reporting of statistical data generated from the health assessment 15. Providing medical support and assistance to migrants during international or local travel when needed. 16. Providing assistance to the migration health physicians in meetings with health authorities of host resettlement countries and respective Embassy staff when needed. 17. Liaising with the IOM Admin-Finance staff for all collected fees on a daily basis. 18. Assisting the Migration Health Physician in the identification, procurement, storage and maintenance of medical supplies and equipments needed in the clinic. The Senior Migration Health Nurse should report to the Senior Migration Health Physician the medicines and supplies 6 months before they are due to expire. 19. Any other duties as assigned. Desirable qualifications: Degree in Nursing, and/or with equivalent education and training relative to clinical/mental health nursing. At least three years of clinical practice and experience in nursing or have worked in settings with conflict-affected communities, family/domestic abuse and trauma/post trauma care. Experience in general counseling, good coordination and networking skills will be distinct advantages. Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Good level of computer literacy. Awareness of gender issues. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Willingness to travel and to work under difficult conditions. Thorough knowledge of English. For more detail about us, please visit www.iom.or.id <http://www.iom.or.id/> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
