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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

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the reginonal MHD staff and Protection Officer and in close coordination with the Head of Migrant Protection Unit, IOM regional Migration Health physician and relevant operational units, the Senior Operations Nurse Assistant (AVRR) will coordinate and monitor medical assistance for migrants before departure, during transit and, as applicable, upon arrival. The incumbent will also support the safe and effective operation of migrant transit centres and ensure that assistance is delivered in accordance with IOM procedures, medical guidance, protection principles and applicable standards.

1. Coordinate and monitor medical assistance for migrants before departure, during transit and, where applicable, upon arrival, including migrants returning to Chad.

2. Conduct or support nursing assessments, identify health-related travel needs and vulnerabilities, and arrange timely medical evaluation, treatment and referral in accordance with IOM procedures and the instructions of the IOM physician.
3. Monitor outpatient care, prescribed treatment, hospitalization and discharge arrangements, ensuring continuity of care and accurate, confidential medical documentation.
4. Liaise with IOM offices in countries of origin, transit and destination to arrange medical escorts, reception assistance, continuity of care and medical handover, as required.
5. Coordinate and provide technical guidance to transit-centre and medical assistance teams, escalating complex cases to the supervisor and the IOM physician.
6. Monitor the safe and effective operation of migrant transit centres, including the quality and quantity of assistance, hygiene, infection prevention and control, medication management, first-aid readiness and referral arrangements; promptly report gaps, incidents and safeguarding concerns.
7. Maintain accurate and secure medical records, assistance databases and case-tracking tools in compliance with confidentiality and IOM data-protection principles.
8. Prepare timely activity reports, medical movement updates, statistical summaries and briefing notes for management, partners and relevant authorities.
9. Maintain effective coordination with health facilities, laboratories, pharmacies, ambulance providers, government counterparts, humanitarian partners and other service providers.
10. Provide health education, psychosocial first aid and pre-departure counselling to migrants and staff, including on treatment adherence, hygiene and communicable-disease prevention.
11. Support the development and updating of standard operating procedures, referral pathways, contingency arrangements and medical supply plans for AVRR and transit-centre operations.
12. Participate in relevant meetings, forums and coordination mechanisms when delegated by the supervisor, and support urgent medical or operational needs related to migrant movements, as required.
13. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Public Health or a related health field from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience; or,
• Completed secondary education with a recognized nursing diploma and six years of relevant professional experience.
• Valid registration or authorization to practise nursing in Chad is required, where applicable.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience

• Experience providing nursing care, case follow-up, prescribed treatment monitoring and medical referrals in clinical, humanitarian or community settings.
• Experience supporting migrants, returnees or other persons in vulnerable situations, including medical travel assistance, continuity of care, psychosocial first aid or referral for specialized services.
• Experience coordinating or guiding health or transit-centre personnel and liaising with health facilities, authorities and service providers; previous experience with the United Nations or a humanitarian organization is an advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and under operational pressure is required.

• Experience in medical documentation, confidential case management, reporting and the use of electronic data-management tools is desirable.

• Prior work experience with international humanitarian organisations, non-government or government institutions/organisation in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

Skills

• Sound knowledge of nursing practice, first aid, infection prevention and control, safe medication handling and referral procedures.
• Ability to recognize medical and protection risks, prioritize urgent cases and communicate clearly with migrants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong record-keeping, reporting and data-management skills, with due regard for medical confidentiality and data protection.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to work effectively under pressure in a multicultural environment.
• Strong interpersonal, counselling and communication skills, with a service-oriented and culturally sensitive approach.
• Ability to organize competing priorities, respond appropriately to urgent health needs and maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.