Migration Health Nurse – Consultant at International Organization for Migration – IOM


United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. 

Experience2 years
Location Lagos.

Tasks to be performed under this contract

  • First deliverable – Weekly logs of medical screenings, referrals, and assisted movements
  • Second deliverable – Monthly logistics reports that detail stock levels, usage rates, and resupply schedules to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
  • Third deliverable – In collaboration with Migration Health Physician and the Protection program manager, establish and document a clear referral system for beneficiaries needing further medical intervention. This should include partnerships with local hospitals or specialized clinics, clear criteria for referrals, and a tracking mechanism for follow-ups – deliverable within two months of assumption of post.
  • Fourth deliverable: In coordination with the Migration Health Physician and the Protection program manager, manage the payment processes for partner hospital services—ensuring all payment requests, documentation, and follow-ups are handled accurately and timely

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

  • Percentage of beneficiary records (including identity checks and biodata) accurately created and securely stored in Mimosa/other organizational database within 24 hours (target: 100%)
  • Percentage of monthly inventory reports submitted on or before the deadline (target: 100%).
  • Percentage of beneficiaries identified for further care that have complete referral documentation (target: 100%).
  • Percentage of payment requests that are processed and submitted to Finance unit within the agreed turnaround time (target: 90%)

Education

  • Diploma in Nursing, with at least three years of relevant work experience; or,
  • Desirable: Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution with one-year relevant work experience required

Experience

  • A minimum of two years relevant clinical experience in the humanitarian sector; preferably the United Nations.
  • Registered to practice in Nigeria and with a valid registration license.
  • Experience in administration/management an advantage.
  • Continuous clinical experience in busy public or private hospitals is also an added advantage.
  • Training/experience in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine or Infectious Diseases is an advantage.
  • Experience liaising with federal and state health agencies and NGO partners.
  • Good knowledge of information technology and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Ability to work under pressure with heavy workloads and tight timelines.
  • Willing to accept flexible work schedule.
  • Attention to details and accuracy in handling and reporting data.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

  • Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
  • Ability to work in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify, approach, and coordinate with stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise

Languages

  • English
  • Hausa will give an advantage

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to International Organization for Migration – IOM on fa-evlj-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com to apply