Migration Health Nurse
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Health/Medical
- Schedule:Part-time
- Salary: Negotiable
Classification : Hourly
Type of Appointment : Hourly Contract, 06 months
Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible
Under the overall supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physciain and under the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Nurse and, support on the technical guidance and collaboration with Migration Health Unit and Health Assessment Programme (HAP) in Bangkok, the successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
- Medical examinations,
- Such as checking vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity;
- Blood, urine or sputum collection as required;
- Imaging;
- Laboratory testing;
- Vaccinations;
- TB management;
- Treatment and referrals;
- Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
- Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
- Other technical areas as may be required.
- Provide information and detailed explanations to the migrants and/or refugees in relation to:
- The migration health assessment process; and,
- Treatments and referrals.
- Ensure proper identification and follow-up by:
- Comprehensive history taking;
- Accurate and thorough Biodata collection;
- Ensuring ID verification for each step of the health assessment process; and,
- Keeping a register of applicants who undergo health investigations and testing.
- Follow and implement the Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s and maintain standard universal precautions within MHAC.
- Verify samples of sputum, blood or others are properly transported to the laboratory or previously designated location.
- Provide pre and/or post counselling to migrants or refugees on TB or HIV education, prevention and management as appropriate.
- Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary.
- Assist with pre-departure documents, briefings and preparations as necessary.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the follow up and relevant information sharing. Partners include internal IOM departments, other health providers, panel physicians, embassies other UN agencies or NGO’s and others as applicable.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Languages:
- Khmer - Fluent is required
- English - Fluent is required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in countries where the Diploma allows to fulfil the full scope of responsibilities defined in PDs.
Work History:
- Bachelor's Degree holder of relevant clinical experience for 3 years as a minimum
- Diploma holder of relevant clinical experience for 5 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.
- Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
- Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
- Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
- Excellent bedside manner.
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Soft Skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skill
