Career Opportunities at IOM - 12 Positions

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Dispatching of files and documents to/from MHAC and designated laboratory/hospital, maintaining due confidentiality.

2. Providing clerical support in preparing various technical documents/lists, and photocopying medical reports and labeling mail/samples, etc.

3. Assisting the Migration Health processing team other medical personnel in maintaining an organized flow of applicants throughout the health assessment process.

4. Any other related duties, which may be assigned by the Migration Health processing team

Required Qualifications and Experience Education

• Completed University degree from an accredited institution in Arts, Social Sciences or other related studies; or
• High school certificate and 2 years of relevant professional experience

Experience

• Prior experience in assisting with IOM migration health assessment operations or as a messenger with other agencies is required.
• Previous working experience with NGOs or international organizations will be an added advantage
• Mature individual, able to work independently, effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds at all levels.
• Computer literate on Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Access

Languages

Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability- Follows all relevant procedures, processes and policies
• Client Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning- Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Communication - Actively shares relevant information
• Performance Management - Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Professionalism - Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Teamwork - Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

Other

Technical

• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of 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 (upon notification in writing to the candidate) and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable

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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

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Required Qualifications and Experience Education

• Completed University degree in Business Management, Secretarial studies or other related studies with 1 year of relevant professional experience or;
• High School Certificate with 3 years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Previous customer service experience is desired.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience in private sector/UN agencies/NGOs/IOs;
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting/medical institution dealing with migrants is an added advantage.
• Ability to pay attention to details and work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimum supervision;
• Willingness to learn and be flexible with work hours.
• Strong communication, customer service and interpersonal relationship skills;
• High level of computer literacy, especially MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Access

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Required Qualifications and Experience Education

• Completed University degree in Information Technology or other related studies and 1 year of relevant professional experience or;
• High School Certificate with Diploma in Information Technology or other related studies with 3 years of relevant professional experience. Experience
• Professional experience in data encoding and reporting, data capturing and data management especially in health/clinical setting.
• Knowledge in data processing and analysis especially SPSS, SQL and Access
• Knowledge of programming is an advantage
• Good writing skill desirable
• Good knowledge of IOM system (Mimosa) and other data management systems a plus. Languages Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability- Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Client Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning- Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Communication - Actively shares relevant information
• Creativity and Initiative - Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Performance Management - Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Professionalism - Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Teamwork - Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Technological Awareness - Learns about developments in available technology
• Resource Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• First level Degree or Diploma in IT, Business Administration.

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in related field

• Previous work experience with an International Organization and NGOs dealing with refugees would be a strong advantage.

• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal relationship skills;

• Hard working, good team player, dedicated, ability to monitor and follow up pending matters

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimum supervision

• IOM Functional competencies required: effective communicator, successful negotiator, creative analytical thinker. Active learner, team player and cross cultural facilitator

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and internet applications, Microsoft Outlook, Access and PowerPoint

• Advanced knowledge of mobile data collection especially ODK and KOBO

• Experience in using software programs such as Excel, STATA, SPSS and SAS for data analysis;

• Basic knowledge of GIS tools and relational databases( e.g. SQL Server-Spatial);

Experience

• Previous experience in relevant profession such as public information, administration, logistics, or project administration preferred.

• Previous experience with UN and International Agencies, International and Local NGOs preferred.

• Strong knowledge of computer applications, especially MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Access.

Languages

• Excellent command of spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of French and/or Arabic or Somalia is an advantage

Required Competencies

Behavioural

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Accountability- Accepts and gives constructive criticism

• Client Orientation- Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work

• Continuous Learning- Contributes to colleagues' learning

• Communication - Actively shares relevant information

• Creativity and Initiative - Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services

• Leadership and Negotiation - Convinces others to share resources

• Performance Management - Provides constructive feedback to colleagues

• Planning and Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others

• Professionalism - Masters subject matter related to responsibilities

• Teamwork - Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment

• Technological Awareness - Learns about developments in available technology

• Resource Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs.  

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Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or Higher in Purchasing and Supplies, Business Administration or any other related and relevant field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or
• High School/Certificate in the above fields with six years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Relevant experience in Logistics and Procurement;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion and accuracy in appropriate areas of work;
• Proven ability to coordinate work of others, within and outside IOM;
• Work experience in an international organization is preferred;
• Ability to perform well under pressure and flexibility in handling unexpected work assignments as and when required;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment;
• Good at negotiating, networking and dealing with numbers;
• Good knowledge in using a range of office equipment and excellent working knowledge in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Databases. Languages Fluency in English and Kiswahili is required.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability – Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Client Orientation – Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Continuous Learning – Contributes to colleagues' learning ï‚· Communication – Actively shares relevant information
• Creativity and Initiative – Actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services
• Leadership and Negotiation – Convinces others to share resources
• Performance Management – Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Planning and Organizing - Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Professionalism - Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Technological Awareness - Learns about developments in available technology
• Resource Mobilization - Establishes realistic resource requirements to meet IOM needs