VACANCY NOTICE
Open to Internal and External Candidates Only
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Position Title |
Migration Health Nurse (1 Position) |
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Duty Station |
Kirehe, (Mahama camp), Rwanda |
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Classification |
General Service Staff, Grade G5 (UN salary Scale for GS staff) |
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Type of Appointment |
One Year fixed term, Twelve (12) months with possibility of extension |
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Estimated Start Date |
As soon as possible |
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| Closing Date | 07.08.2024 | ||
| Reference Code | VN2024/21- RW |
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the general supervison of the Chief Medical Officer and the direct supervision of Senior Migration Health Nurse, the candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Kirehe, (Mahama camp), Rwanda.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
Perform daily nursing activities in the Migration Health Assessment Clinic (MHAC) to fulfil the technical requirements of the resettlement countries in the areas of:equired Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited academic institution in Nursing in countries where the Diploma allows to fulfil the full scope of responsibilities defined in PDs.
- A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station.
Experience
- For Bachelor’s Degree holder a minimum of three years of relevant clinical experience and for Diploma holder a minimum of five years of relevant clinical experience.
- Excellent technical skills, including in phlebotomy.
- Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
- Knowledge of and experience in clinical nursing.
- Excellent bedside manner.
- Knowledge of principles of preventive care and disease control.
- Knowledge of and experience in implementation of patient safety and infection prevention and control.
- Computer literacy required: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access)
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Communication skill
Languages
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required (oral and written).
- Working knowledge of French and Swahili is an advantage.
Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:
Values:all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity:respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency:maintains 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
- Teamwork:Fosters a sense of team spirit by developing a shared understanding, accountability and enthusiasm for the team’s work.
- Delivering results:Anticipates constraints, identifies solutions and takes responsibility for addressing critical situations.
- Managing and sharing knowledge:Encourages knowledge-sharing across units/departments and ensures that knowledge is captured, recorded and disseminated appropriately.
- Accountability:Plans and organizes work with a clear and deliberate focus, ensuring commitments are easily identified and progress is widely communicated.
- Communication:Seeks to share information with others, with due respect for diversity and the confidentiality of specific sensitive information.
Other
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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
This application is open to all Rwandese citizen and any other foreign national as long as such an applicant has a right of residence and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application (IOM will not be responsible in securing such Visas or authorisations from the Government of Rwanda, any applicant of foreign nationality must provide authentic certification from Government of Rwanda in regard to right of residency and right to work in Rwanda at the time of application).
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int
The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code VN2024/21- RW, the Position title as well as candidate’s names
In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed CV and an application letter (not more than one page)
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting period:
From 25.07.2024-07.08.2024
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