Job Announcement: Migration Health Nurse
Organization: International Organization for Migration (IOM) Nepal
Duty Station: Kathmandu, Nepal
Appointment Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (with possible extension)
Start Date: Immediate
Application Deadline: [Insert Deadline]
🌍 About IOM
IOM, a related organization of the United Nations, is dedicated to promoting safe and orderly migration. Working closely with governments, NGOs, and communities, IOM provides essential services and humanitarian assistance to migrants. IOM Nepal encourages diversity in its workplace; applications from minorities, women, and indigenous groups are particularly welcome.
📋 Position Overview
Under the supervision of the Chief Migration Health Officer and Head Nurse, the Migration Health Nurse will provide critical healthcare services to migrants and refugees at the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC).
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily clinical services: full medical exams (vitals, blood, urine, sputum), imaging, lab testing, vaccinations, TB management, treatments, and referrals.
- Maintain patient records, identification, biodata entry, certification, documentation, and info transmission.
- Ensure SOP compliance and universal precautions in all procedures.
- Prepare and monitor clinic pharmacy, medical kits, emergency stocks, and surgical supplies.
- Provide counselling on TB, HIV, and health education, pre/post-departure orientation and mobile clinic support.
- Assist with medical escorts and partner coordination (embassies, UN agencies, panel physicians).
- Generate administrative and statistical reports, maintain databases, and prepare program updates.
🎓 Mandatory Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (with ≥2–3 years relevant experience), or High School Diploma in Nursing with ≥4–5 years clinical experience.
- Certification: Valid Nepal Nursing Council license.
- Clinical proficiency: Skilled in phlebotomy, TB management, vaccinations, lab testing, and communicable diseases.
- Digital literacy: Comfortable with MS Word, Excel, Access.
- Communication: Fluent in Nepali and English.
🎯 Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of HIV counselling, public health nursing, infection control, and preventive care.
- Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, initiative, and client orientation.
- A team player with accountability, clear communication, problem-solving, and resource mobilization capabilities.
- Ability to uphold IOM’s core values: inclusion, integrity, professionalism, courage, and empathy.
🗓 Terms & Benefits
- One-year fixed-term contract (renewable)
- IOM standard UN benefits including health coverage, leave, and potential professional development support
- Organized medical clearance and orientation
✍️ How to Apply
Submit your application with:
- Cover letter (clearly stating the position & reference code);
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three professional references;
- Copies of relevant certificates and Nursing Council license;
Send to:
Human Resource Department
International Organization for Migration
P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu
OR
Email: iomnepaljobs@iom.int
📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.