Posted on: Fri 07-06-2024

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Position : Nurse - (1 Position)

Organizational Unit : DDRR

Duty Station : Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.

IOM Classification : G4

Type of Appointment : Short Term Assignment (4 months with the

possibility of extension)

SVN No. : CFA2024.48

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Context:

1. Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations. As the leading UN agency in the field of migration, it works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
2. Nigeria has witnessed an increase in violence since the beginning of 2015, causing a major humanitarian crisis. IOM and the Humanitarian community have expanded their scope of intervention beyond Maiduguri itself, to the entire Northeast and Northwest, into priority satellite sites where IOM staff are delivering humanitarian and development support to displaced populations and host communities.
3. Working under the overall supervision of the RR Programme Manager and in coordination with the ICRS Project Officer, , the successful candidate will be responsible for providing referral , administrative, and project management support for health assessments and emergency treatment and referral of DDRR programme individuals

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist Medical Doctors and medical government staff based in transit rehabilitation centres in Gombe and Maiduguri, in various duties, this includes but is not limited to logistic preparation for medical screening, handling, and safekeeping of individual medical files, collection of biodata and medical history, physical examination, ensuring identity checks of the applicants, and confidentiality of information throughout the screening process.
2. Under the supervision of the DDRR Programme Manager and the ICRS officer and in coordination with the Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centres in Gombe and Maiduguri assist in ensuring proper identification and coding of serious medical conditions and refer for treatment as appropriate, maintain strict client confidentiality, liaise with various health service providers to facilitate handling of such cases, and coordinate the procedures and supervision of treatment.
3. Provide health screening to beneficiaries upon their entry into program, as well as on a regular basis during their stay at the Transition Center in coordination with Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centres in Gombe and Maiduguri.
4. Support Government centre medical doctors in providing medical treatment & referrals of complicated cases.
5. Assist in establishing patient care goals, teach & counsel patients & reinforce their understanding of disease, medications & self-care skills, answers questions.
6. In coordination with PSS team, conduct regular health & hygiene awareness sessions with beneficiaries at the center.
7. Support coordination with IOM’s WASH and Shelter Units for supporting activities in transit rehabilitation camps administered by the Government.
8. Assist the Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri with monitoring and coordinating procurement for the availability of medical supplies.
9. Adhere to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations at all times.
10. Assist in keeping track of medical supplies & drugs, checking expiration dates & in ensuring & verifying timely replenishment to avoid stockouts in support of Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri.
11. In coordination with Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri , report the key epidemiological data every week in a timely manner.
12. Assist the Medical Teams to present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri in collating, analyzing & generating relevant data & submit reports as required.
13. Assist in monitoring and administration of project WASH and Shelter-related activities.
14. Assist Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri in diagnose and recommend referrals and treatment to all individuals visiting the clinic at transit centers daily
15. Assist in Writing reports and maintaining records
16. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Support Government center medical doctor in providing medical treatment & referrals of complicated cases.
17. Assist in establishing patient care goals, teach & counsel patients & reinforce their understanding of disease, medications & selfcare skills, answers questions.
18. In coordination with PSS team, conduct regular health & hygiene awareness sessions with beneficiaries at the centre.
19. Support coordination with IOM’s WASH and Shelter Units for supporting activities in transit rehabilitation camps administered by the Government.
20. Assist the Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri with monitoring and coordinating procurement for availability of medical supplies.
21. Adhere to infection control policies & protocols, medication administration & storage procedures & controlled substance regulations at all times.
22. Assist in keeping track of medical supplies & drugs, checking expiration dates & in ensuring & verifying timely replenishment to avoid stock outs in support of Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri.
23. In coordination with Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri , report the key epidemiological data every week in a timely manner.
24. Assist the Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri in collating, analyzing & generate relevant data & submit reports as required.
25. Assist in monitoring and administration of project WASH and Shelter related activities.
26. Assist Medical Teams present in transit and rehabilitation centers in Gombe and Maiduguri in diagnose and recommend referrals and treatment to all individuals visiting the clinic at transit centers daily
27. Assist in Writing reports and maintaining records
28. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Minimum a Diploma in Clinical Nursing from an accredited academic institution.

Experience

1. Minimum four years (two years for bachelor’s degree Holders) of continuous practice post-graduation, registered to practice in Nigeria and with a valid registration license.
2. Good computer literacy.
3. Flexible work schedule and be ready to be engaged on short notice.
4. Proven ability to establish and maintain strong working relations with relevant Government counterparts, international organizations, and private sector entities.
5. Previous work experience in international organizations and companies would be an advantage preferably within the United Nations or within the international humanitarian
6. Training and experience in health emergency/first aid will be added advantage

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and SharePoint.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions such as heavy workloads and tight timelines.
• Willing to accept a flexible work schedule.
• Attentive to details and accuracy in handling and reporting data.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Languages

For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

Desirable

Working Knowledge Hausa and the local languages

Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

Values - All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

1. Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respect and promote individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
2. Integrity and transparency: Maintain high ethical standards and act in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
3. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
4. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
5. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, and makes people feel safe, respected, and fairly treated. 

Core Competencies - Behavioral Indicators – Level 2

1. Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
2. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
3. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
4. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
5. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivational way.

Other

Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station and within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.

An appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, confirmation of all documents, and security clearances.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.

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Your response will be kept confidential and used solely to facilitate the appropriate support.

IOM’s policy ensures all candidates have the opportunity for accommodation during selection processes. If you have any limitations that may adversely affect your performance during any phase of the selection process, please let us know at [email protected]

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email to [email protected] indicating the position and location applied in the subject line by Friday, 14 June 2024, and follow this link: https://forms.office.com/e/9MgAY4544w

For the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter of not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM), and with a subject line CFA2024.48. Maiduguri. Nurse (G4) - STA.

All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers, and detailed curriculum vitae (CV). Please note that this position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training, or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

Important Notice:

The submission of the CV/Cover Letter and filling of the questionnaire Link validates your application, submitting any of them without the other invalidates your applications.

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