Senior Nurse (Migration Health) - Guatemala

Location: Guatemala

Closing date 25 Mar 2021

Open to Internal and External Candidates
Classification: General Service Staff, Grade G6
Type of Appointment: One Year Fixed Term
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: March 25,2021


Context:
Under the overall supervision of the RSC and Resettlement Program Manager based in San Salvador, El Salvador, and the direct supervision of the Migration Health Coordinator based in San Salvador, El Salvador, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties and responsibilities in relation to the Health Assessment Process and Travel Medical Assistance for the Resettlement Support Center Latin America

Core Functions / Responsibilities:
·Coordinate the logistics for medical exam and refugee health medical activities for U.S resettlement cases with the Panel Clinic in Guatemala city in the areas of:

o Medical examinations;
o Imaging;
o Laboratory testing;
o Vaccinations;
o TB management;
o Treatment and referrals;
o Pre-departure procedures and medical movements;
o Counselling;
o Documentation, certification and information transmission
o Fitness-to-travel checks; and
o Other technical areas as may be required.

Assigns medical services in Mimosa, prepares Country medical Schedule and shares it with the respective RSC LA Units.
Request regular updates from panel physicians in respect to their prices, available slots, vaccine availability and other process related issues, sending regular reports to the Medical Unit in San Salvador
Receive medical exam from Panel Physician, verify results in the system (Mimosa) and scan/encrypt/store documents as required.
Track all cases in the system regarding the health assessment status, performs medical hold managements, monitors processing indicators, and provides regular reports to Migration Health Coordinator.
Assist Migration Health Coordinator in validating Vaccination Medical Form and invoices and advise any discrepancies based on USRAP Vaccination Schedule and agreed upon costs to the Migration Health Coordinator.
Participate in writing SOPs and instructions as well as staff training.
Perform Pre-departure counseling and health education of departing refugees, provides required hygiene supplies and PPEs.
Monitor the inventory of all medical consumables and supplies assigned for the Pre-Embarkation Check.
Performs Pre-Embarkation Check for all departing refugees including and coordinate Pre-Departure Specialist Evaluation and Pre-Embarkation Checks for selected SMC cases with Panel Physicians.
Report the results of the Pre-Embarkation Check to Migration Health Coordinator and ensures all results are entered in the system in a timely manner.
Assisting OPS colleagues in movement preparations/planning
Coordinate follow up and verify procurement for Pre embarkation check supplies, PPE and hygiene kits for refugees.
Perform the medical escort duties when required to ensure migrants receive continued care throughout all phases of migration (before departure, during the journey and at the final destination.
Prepare statistical reports as needed.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education and Experience
University Degree in Nursing with a minimum of four years relevant clinical experience and a valid license to practice nursing in Guatemala.
Previous experience of a supervisory role is an asset.
Training or working experience in the areas of Tuberculosis management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
Computer literacy required: MS Office package (Word, Excel, Access)
Training in Basic or Advanced Cardiac Life Support is an asset
Previous work with international organization or migration health or public health projects is an asset.
Attention to detail and ability to organize
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision

Languages
Fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written)

Required Competencies

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 – behavioural indicators level 1

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

How To Apply
Submit application to: xxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxx.com

(Email is available to Members ONLY )

*KEEP IN MIND:
This vacancy is open for local staff or international staff with legal permit to work in the Country.
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