Context:

Under general gaudiness of the Chief of Mission and DCOM, under overall supervision of the Migration Health Officer and the direct supervision of the National Medical Officer-D.H of Clinic, the incumbent shall perform the following duties and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Performs both routine and sensitive clinical tasks required by the Migration Health Physicians during Migration Health Assessments, in particular: Positively identify refugee migrants prior to their Laboratory and Radiology examinations, ensure antifraud measures are fully implemented at these stages of Migration Health Assessment, decode serology results (if requested by the supervisors), take and record medical history, perform anthropometrics, visual acuity and vital signs measurements. Also Liaises with the data processing team to make appointments for Drs' examination;
2. Prepares, install or sterilizes medical equipment needed for medical examination;
3. Requests and re-stocks required medical supplies and drugs and medicines;
4. Monitors and reports expiration dates of drugs/vaccines and medicines and refers to Project Manager for disposal;
5. Maintains and safe-keeps medical kits used by medical escorts and staff on duty mission;
6. Perform medical escort duties within/outside Iraq when required
7. Performs pre-departure medical checks and administers treatment for traveling refugees/migrants;
8. Coordinates the work of the Junior Nurses and assists the IOM doctors in organizing work assignments and health assessment workflows;
9. Coordinates with the TB assistant about work at the TB clinic-or the national TB program;
10. Ensures timely return of all completed medical forms to the respective embassies, High commissions and Data Processing unit within IOM MHD in Amman;
11. Maintains confidentiality of information and collaborative relationship with clients, partners and health professionals;
12. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by from time to time.

Education

• University degree in Nursing, or any related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Completed High School from accredited academic institution with four years relevant professional experience

Experience

• Flexibility, tolerance and capacity to work in team
• Computer literacy and ability to perform analysts on clinical or public health data
• Good knowledge and experience in the culture and tradition of Iraq.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• High sense of responsibility, dedication and honesty are desirable attributes.
• Effectively applies knowledge of health issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level
• Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work

Languages

• Fluency in English and Kurdish and Arabic are required.
• Any other language is and advantage.

Required Competencies

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

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

• Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via a link:

https://iraq.iom.int/jobs/nurse-0

For an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.