Consultant Type B - Migration Health Nurse

Introduction

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing

The program specifically aims to improve the sustainability of the public health system's response to health challenges and migration in Tunisia, with an emphasis on the area of Zarzis.

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Sub-office (Zarzis) and the direct supervision of the migration health physician, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks

Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

• Provide medical assistance for migrant’s beneficiaries accessing IOM medical services.
• Provide assistance to medical physicians when needed.
• Create medical records for new cases, update records for the follow up ones and ensure proper archiving of these records.
• Coordinate medical referrals with relevant hospitals and medical centers and closely follow up on the progress of the treatment/their medical condition of all cases
• Provide support for medical services for migrants in governmental health/medical facilities whenever requested.
• Identify and advocate on special health needs for individuals/groups and liaise with relevant health actors/partners to facilitate the service provisions.