Local Consultant B - Migration Health Nurse

About the role

IOM, a UN-related organization, is recruiting a Local Consultant B (Migration Health Nurse) for the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Banjul, The Gambia. The consultant works under the supervision of the Migration Health Officer and the Chief Migration Health Nurse, within the Migration Health Division, and performs daily nursing activities to meet the technical requirements of resettlement countries.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out medical examinations (vital signs, weight, height, visual acuity), blood/urine/sputum collection, imaging, laboratory testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatment and referrals, and pre-departure procedures.
• Explain the assessment process and treatments to migrants and refugees, take comprehensive histories and accurate biodata, verify IDs and keep a register of applicants.
• Follow the Health Assessment Programme checklists and SOPs, maintain universal precautions, and transport specimens safely to the laboratory.
• Maintain the MHAC pharmacy, medical kits and emergency kits, and provide TB and HIV counselling.
• Prepare reports, support mobile missions, assist with pre-departure documents and perform medical escorts when needed.
• Work with partners such as health providers, panel physicians, embassies and UN agencies, collect statistics and share them with the Senior Migration Health Nurse or Chief Migration Health Officer.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution, with a valid nursing licence in the country of duty station.
• At least three years of clinical experience for Bachelor's holders, five years for Diploma holders.
• Training or experience in TB management, mass immunizations, communicable diseases, laboratory testing or public health is an advantage.
• English proficiency is required; language assessment may be written and/or oral.

Required skills

• Excellent technical skills, including phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention and control, and preventive care.
• MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
• Post-graduate clinical specialization in emergency care is an advantage.

IOM covers consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under its Compensation Plan; non-occupational medical insurance must be provided by the consultant. Appointment depends on funding confirmation and on medical fitness, visa, security clearance and accreditation requirements.