Vacancy Notice No: VN#NP/104/15
Position Title: Health Assistant - 1 position
Classification: SAI, 3 months with possibility of extension, ungraded (equivalent to Grade – 4)
Purpose of the post: The successful candidate will assist in the clinical activities of Emergency TB project, particularly in the operation of chest camps.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
1) Assist the Team Leader in the organization of the chest camps; 2) Assist in the patient examination, screening and diagnosis in the chest camps; 3) Dispense and keep record of the medicines distributed in the chest camps; 4) Provide proper health education and counselling to TB patients and motivate for treatment enrolment and compliance; 5) Fill up all relevant form, format and register and keep records of patients attending the chest camps; 6) Do tracing of lost to follow up cases including initial defaulters and refer to nearest TB treatment centre for resumption of treatment; 7) Assist and perform data entry; 8) Provide assistance and logistic and secretarial support for training, workshop and meeting
Required Qualifications and Competencies:
a) Health Assistant with at least 3-4 years clinical experience b) Capacity to work independently and under time constraints c) Demonstrated ability in dealing with people of various backgrounds, ages, etc.; respect for diversity d) Ability to work effectively and harmoniously within a team of colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds e) Excellent communication skills (working knowledge of English required).
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application indicating clearly the position applied, VN number and CV with three references to: Human Resource Department, International Organization for Migration, P.O. Box 25503, Baluwatar, Kathmandu or email to iomnepaljobs@iom.int by 27 August 2015. Only short listed candidates will be called for interview.
Established in 1951, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) is the principal intergovernmental organization in the field of migration. We are growing rapidly and currently count 151 member states. A further 12 states hold observer status, as do numerous international and nongovernmental organizations. IOM’s programme budget for 2011 exceeds USD 1.3 billion, funding over 2,700 active programmes and more than 7,800 staff members serving in more than 470 field offices in more than a hundred countries.