Migration Health Nurse (Based in Yogyakarta)

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Indonesia is looking for a Migration Health Nurse, according to the terms of reference below. Interested candidates are invited to send their CV with the cover letter in ENGLISH and complete the Personal History Form which can be downloaded at http://www.iom.or.id/loadpdf.jsp?lang=eng&pgs=pcmain&file=phform.xls and submit to recruitment-indonesia@iom.int not later than 01 January 2012 indicating the reference code below as subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date and minimum three referees in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference No : SVN/ID10/2011/70
Position Title : Migration Health Nurse
Classification : General Service Staff, G4
Duty Station : Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Type & Duration of contract : SAIC, 3 month with possibility for extension
General Functions:

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Physician and the overall supervision of the Senior Migration Health Advisor, IOM Indonesia, incumbent will be responsible for providing health services to Irregular Migrants (IMs) under IOM auspices in his/her area of responsibility. In particular, he/She will:

1. Establish mechanisms for a baseline health needs assessment for any migrant endorsed to be under IOM auspices within three working days of such endorsements by authorities in coordination with relevant colleagues.
2. Establish and maintain record keeping of individual medical information of migrants with due respect to confidentiality.
3. Follow up on treatment adherence of IMs and regularly update on patients condition to physician for further management.
4. In coordination with the physician, establish referral mechanisms for migrants who need secondary and tertiary care services and facilitate access to such services.
5. Follow-up medical cases in hospitals/shelters as required.
6. In consultation with beneficiary populations design and deliver health education, health promotion, environmental hygiene and hygiene promotion activities on a regular basis.
7. Assist in preparing list of medical supplies for procurement.
8. Assist in data gathering and relaying such data in an orderly fashion for monthly reports and statistics.
9. Act as medical escort as required
10. Identify specific psychosocial vulnerabilities; educational, vocational and recreational needs within the population and address the needs in coordination with Psychosocial Support Coordinator.
11. Undertake other duties that may be assigned from time to time which are commensurate to the position.


Qualifications:
(Education, experience and personal qualities)
Degree in Nursing, and/or with equivalent education and training relative to clinical nursing. At least two years of clinical nursing practice; experience in public health and/or community health and health promotion is an advantage. Experience in general counselling, good coordination and networking skills will be distinct advantage.

Good communication skills, personal commitment, efficiency and flexibility. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Awareness of gender issues. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously in a team with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds. Willingness to travel and to work under difficult conditions. Good level of computer literacy

Language: Good written and spoken English. Ability to speak any languages spoken by migrants would be an added advantage (Arabic; Farsi; Myanmarese; Tamil).