IOM Hiring Senior Migration Health Nurse – 2 Positions

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer (CMHO) and the direct
supervision of the Chief Migration Health Nurse (CMHN), the successful candidate will be responsible
for carrying out the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health
Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Nairobi, Kenya.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the coordination of daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:
   a. Medical examinations
   b. Imaging;
   c. Laboratory testing;
   d. Vaccinations;
   e. TB management;
   f. Treatment and referrals;
   g. Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
   h. Documentation, certification and information transmission; and,
   i. Other technical areas as may be required.
2. Provide health education and counselling to the migrants and/or refugee in relation to:

• The migration health assessment process; and,
• Treatments and referrals.
• Pre and/or post counselling on TB or HIV education, prevention, and
  management as appropriate
• Pre-departure evaluation

3. Assist CMHO, CMHN in the development of information, health education materials.

4. Ensure implementation of a proper identification procedure for all migrants and/or
refugees in relation to health assessment process.

5. Ensure implementation of Health Assessment Programme’s check lists and SOP’s,
assist CMHO, CMHN to monitor standard universal precautions within MHAC.