Consultant Type B - Migration Health Nurse

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN 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, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

The program specifically aims to improve the sustainability of the public health system's response to health challenges and migration in Tunisia, with an emphasis on the area of Zarzis. 

 Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-office (Zarzis) and the direct supervision of the migration health physician, the successful  incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks 

• Contribute to strengthening and monitoring mechanisms for ensuring quality health services and identification of beneficiaries potential protection concerns for all vulnerable categories (children, pregnant and lactating women , beneficiaries with disabilities and elderly patients.

• Undertake health needs assessments of the migrant population with attention to health determinants to assure provisions to meet those needs; maintain an on-going monitoring system to assure adequacy of such service provisions, including emergency response.

• Highlight and ensure presentation of psychosocial needs, including protection issues to Migrant Assistance Service caseworkers for further follow up, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

•   Monitor the completion of pre-departure medical checks for fitness to travel for migrants who are willing to return home voluntarily and coordinate all necessary medical procedures related to AVRR inclusive provision of Medical escort for cases requiring medical assistance during travel

• Conduct health promotion activities for migrants’ and host communities based on the most common health elements affecting the migrants and address public health measures needed to maintain a healthy environment, in the form of outreach clinics and health events.

• Liaise with Community leaders, Community Health and Outreach Worker networks in migrant dense communities to understand and remain up to date on migrant needs and health concern.

• Coordinate the proper storage, maintenance and procurement of basic medical equipment and supplies for the IOM Migration Health Unit including Emergency Medical Kits, Medical Escorts Kits, and other medical items.

• Regularly review services from a gender perspective and make recommendations to improve gender mainstreaming and gender sensitive services for all.

• Assist Medical team in conducting of medical convoys and basic medical services provided in field level

• Write, consolidate, and submit individual case reports, monthly progress reports on key project activities and statistical reports whenever requested.

• Report back to the migrant medical physician on a regular basis

• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

• Will have to respond to emergency calls throughout the Day

• University or technical degree in nursing 
• Minimum two years of relevant work experience 
• Experience in the public health sector in Tunisia; knowledge of project development, implementation and monitoring is an advantage;

• Proven experience in community outreach and dialogue in addition to practical monitoring and evaluation experience

• Fully proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint and Email.

• Experience working in Emergency situations, with emergency cases.

• In depth knowledge of the humanitarian context of medical assistance in relevance to different migrants’ populations.

Fluency in French and Arabic is required.

Working knowledge of English is desirable.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. 

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

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.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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