Nurse II at International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Performs routine clinical tasks required by the Migration Health Physician during Migration Health Assessments, in particular: taking and recording medical history, performing anthropometrics, visual acuity and vital signs measurements.

2. Compiles medical records, files, charts, X-ray films, decoded laboratory results prior to physical examination for doctor’s use.

3. Authenticates the identity of refugee/migrant, as may be requested, prior to clinical or radiology examinations.

4. Assists and provides directions to clients of medical facilities – i.e.: doctor’s office, lab, radiology offices. 

5. As a duty Nurse, triage, coordinates work and ensure client flow during physical examination

6. Assists the MHP during actual physical examinations.

7. Administers prescriptions/recommendations ordered by the Migration Health Physicians, including application of appropriate treatment.

8. Prepares, install or sterilizes medical equipment needed for medical examination.

9. Monitors and reports expiration dates of drugs and medicines and refers to the Pharmacist for disposal.

10. Performs pre-departure medical checks, surveillance and administers treatment, including vaccination jabs as required for travelling refugees/migrants

11. Prepares a report on therapeutic procedures administered to migrants, in accordance with the requirements of resettlement countries

12. Monitors progress of medical cases and implements follow-up procedure; arrange further examination and health counseling as may be required.

13. Participates in field missions, in out of duty stations and acts as nurse escort of medical cases.

14. Maintains confidentiality of information and collaborative relationship with clients, partners and health professionals.

15. Prepares monthly reports

16. Provide health orientation/information education to individual patients or groups of refugees

17. Assists in the preparation of health certificates in coordination with the Data Processing Assistants

18. Administer first aid treatment as may be necessary

19. Identify and inform Head of MHAC Nairobi of infectious diseases and administer preventive action as soon as possible.

20. Date entry of client/applicant information for both UKTB Global Software if he/she is assigned in UKTB and Mimosa at MHAC

21. Prepare, sign and issue certificates to UK applicants when she/he is assigned in UKTB

22. Raising Payment Coupons for additional tests/treatment as requested by the MHP.

23. Administer vaccinations to applicants according to the requirements/indications of the respective resettlement countries and maintain cold chain.

24. Under the supervision of head of UKTB refers cases/applicants for additional TB investigations and/or treatment and counseling when it is required.

25. Performs any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

Required Qualifications and Experience Education

• Completed University degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) Practice License as a Registered Nurse and 2 years of relevant professional experience or;
• High School certificate with Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution with a valid Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) Practice License as a Registered Nurse and 4 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Mandatory work experience in Clinical Nursing