Migration Health Nurse

About the role

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is recruiting a Migration Health Nurse for its Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria, South Africa. Reporting under the Chief of Mission and Sub-regional Director, with direct supervision of the Senior Migration Health Nurse and technical supervision of the Head of the Clinic, the nurse carries out the technical requirements of resettlement countries for migrants and refugees.

Key responsibilities

• Perform daily nursing activities in the clinic, including medical examinations (vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity), blood, urine or sputum collection, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatment and referrals, pre-departure procedures, documentation and certification.
• Explain the migration health assessment process and treatments and referrals to migrants and refugees.
• Take comprehensive histories, collect accurate biodata, verify identification at each step and keep a register of applicants.
• Follow the Health Assessment Programme checklists and SOPs, maintain universal precautions and ensure samples are properly transported to the laboratory.
• Maintain the MHAC pharmacy, stock, medical kits and emergency kits, and provide pre- and post-counselling on TB or HIV.
• Prepare administrative reports, support mobile missions, assist with pre-departure documents and perform medical escort duties when required.
• Collaborate with IOM departments, health providers, panel physicians, embassies, UN agencies and NGOs, and share statistics with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or CMHO.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution, with a valid South African nursing licence.
• At least three years of relevant clinical experience for a bachelor's holder, or five years for a Diploma holder.
• Fluency in English (oral and written); proficiency in other IOM official languages is assessed during selection.
• Advantages: experience in TB management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health; proven clinical expertise or a post-graduate qualification in emergency care.

Required skills

• Excellent technical skills, including phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of preventive care, disease control and infection prevention and control.
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.