Chief Nurse - Migration Health

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Position Title:Chief Nurse - Migration HealthDuty Station:Doha, QatarClassification:Professional Staff, Grade P3Type of Appointment:Fixed term, one year with possibility of extensionEstimated Start Date:As soon as possibleClosing Date:02 June 2022Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, 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.IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at . Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates: - Internal candidates- Candidates from the following non-represented member states:Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao Peoples Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; VanuatuSecond tier candidates include: All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.Context:Within the scope of US resettlement programme, IOM is assisting as a panel clinic through provision of Health Assessment Programme (HAP) services. Under the direct supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO), and the overall supervision of the USRAP Site Lead, the Chief Nurse will be responsible for the carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Site (MHAS) in Doha, Qatar.Core Functions / Responsibilities:1. Establish and maintain an optimal workflow in all the migration health assessment nursing and clerical activities in Doha, Qatar to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of: * Medical examinations;* Imaging;* Laboratory testing;* Vaccinations;* TB management;* Treatment and referrals;* Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;* Counselling;* Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,* Other technical areas as may be required. 2. Manage all daily nursing and administrative activities, namely: * Assign tasks to nurses and clerks;* Supervise reception, registration and call centre if applicable;* Supervise pre-examination information sessions, counselling; history, follow up and vital signs taking;* Ensure implementation of fraud-prevention measures, including testing performed outside of the MHAS; and,* Ensure that nurses and medical clerks enter information the relevant databases in a timely and accurate manner, in accordance to their specific functions. Maintain an optimal staff flow, including the allocation to routine duties, staff leave planningand work handover. - Implement sound monitoring system of medical document flow and data entry; perform routine spot checks and apply quality assessment/quality control mechanisms to ensure errors are minimal in the relevant databases.- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to heath care delivery; share SOPs with the Health Assessment Programmes? staff and ensure SOPs are followed and implemented. Ensure that standard universal precautions within the MHAS are followed.- Ensure that Qatar Country pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits within the MHAS and for medical escorts if applicable are being monitored, perform spot checks to ensure that they are well maintained.- Evaluate and recommend purchase of medical supplies; monitor inventory of medical supplies and verify that all Migration Health Assessment Site operational units have clear SOP?s regarding medical supply procurement.- Conduct/supervise pre-departure treatment and pre-embarkation assessments of fitness to travel as required, maintain current relevant records and reports, supervise the implementation of treatment and follow-up actions for cases on medical hold after health assessment, and supervise Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) management and directly observed treatment/therapy short-course (DOTS).- Prepare and finalize medical and administrative reports and program updates as necessary; report any inconsistencies or issues to the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO).- Plan and organize mobile mission, if applicable.- Participate in the selection process of and provide training, guidance and supervision to nursing and other staff.- Coordinate, and perform if needed, the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination).- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with various partners to facilitate the followup 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;- Prepare and finalize statistical information and share with the CMHO as per present and agreed upon format.- Perform any other duties as may be assigned.Required Qualifications and Experience:Education* University degree in nursing from an accredited academic institution with seven years relevant clinical experience with at least three years in managerial role;* University degree in nursing, plus master?s degree from an accredited academic institution with five years relevant clinical experience with at least three years in managerial role.Experience* Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.* Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).Skills* In depth knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization;* Effectively interfaces with government officials of appropriate level on matters related to substantive migration issues and the work of IOM;* Effectively applies knowledge of migration issues within the organizational context;* Correctly frames migration issues within their regional, global, and political context.LanguagesIOM?s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Urdu/Pashto is an advantage. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.NotesAccredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database ().Required Competencies:Values- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: *Inclusion and respect for diversity:respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.*Integrity and transparency:maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.*Professionalis

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