Migration Health Assessment Assistant

UN Atlas; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria invites applications for a Nursing Support role reporting to the Senior Migration Health Nurse. The successful candidate will assist in essential nursing activities and support migrants undergoing health assessments, including examinations, documentation, and referrals.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting samples, supporting TB management and infection prevention, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with migrants and colleagues.
• Ability to follow SOPs and adapt to health assessment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily nursing activities in MHAC including vital signs and specimen collection.
• Support TB management, infection prevention and control, and pre-departure procedures.
• Assist with documentation, biodata collection, and ID verification.
• Maintain applicant registers and ensure adherence to checklists.
• Transport samples to the laboratory and liaise with lab personnel.
• Provide information and referrals to migrants regarding health assessments and treatment.
• Assist nurses with history taking and arrangement of specialist consultations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate or High School diploma + 3 years experience

Intermediate Nursing degree + 3 years experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Job description

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Pretoria invites applications for a Nursing Support role reporting to the Senior Migration Health Nurse. The successful candidate will assist in essential nursing activities and support migrants undergoing health assessments, including examinations, documentation, and referrals.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting samples, supporting TB management and infection prevention, and