Protection Caregiver/ Childminder, Doha

Organizational Context and Scope

Under the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Coordinator and Protection Coordinator and the direct supervision and guidance of the Senior Protection Associate - and in close coordination with the respective units and partners in Camp As Saliyah – the incumbent will provide caregiving services for guests with urgent home and personal care assistance needs, including ensuring meaningful access to services for vulnerable population in relation with internal policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). In particular, she will:

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Provide home caregiving services for elders, medical cases and unaccompanied minors  Facilitate transportation for guests’ with mobility issues to medical clinic (ISOS) appointments or walk ins and note the visit summary Assist with hygiene and administration of physician-prescribed medications.  Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress. Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies. Educate on and support in performing correct administration of self-injectables. Provide public health education and assistance with cleanliness which could in turn reduce the incidence of disease. Coordinate with ISOS Physicians, Physical Therapists, MHPSS, Protection, Medical Referrals, Occupational Therapists, MHD and other healthcare providers in the patient’s care plan. Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care. Recommend activities, or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient in coordination with specialized medical staff. Prepare administrative reports and program updates as necessary. Support the organization and execution of protection/emergency mobile missions, when needed. Keep a log of assistance provided for medical cases and medication schedule and initial emergency response. Provide caregiving services for children during their parents’ visits to the ISOS clinic or hospitals Take care of children's physical hygiene and clothing (distribution of goods, facilitation of needs, cleanliness), escorting children to social and/or medical services when necessary Have an overview of the general hygiene and living conditions in accommodation rooms. -Coordinate with US Department of State - CARE contractor (V2X) to ensure the assigned areas (activity room, common spaces, and the residence of the client) are clean, tidy, and sanitized as frequently as required. Look after the safety of accommodated children or medical cases during shifts, including during the night, outside regular working hours, on weekends, and on public holidays.  In the event of a crisis or urgency, undertake incident management, inform other staff and/or the Facility Coordinator and follow relevant directives and instructions. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reports to the direct supervisor. Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery, Social Sciences or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience, or  High School Diploma with five years of relevant professional experience

EXPERIENCE

Experience with case management for at-risk individuals in an emergency response. Experience in working with Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs).  Experience working with vulnerable groups including elderly persons and pregnant and lactating women. 

SKILLS

Strong interpersonal, counselling and communication skills.  Knowledge of protection mainstreaming principles and its application.  Knowledge of Psychological First Aid (PFA) and its application. Demonstrated analytical, writing and reporting skills. Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

LANGUAGE

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Basic Knowledge of Dari and/or Pashto (oral and written) is a distinct advantage. Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies – behavioural indicators Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for IOM personnel who are hired or otherwise engaged by IOM. As part of the mandatory medical entry on duty clearance, candidates may be requested to provide evidence of full vaccination. Consultants engaged to work on a home-based consultancy who do not need to travel do not need to provide vaccination records, regardless of the length of the consultancy contract. IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. A Qatar Residence Permit (QID) is required for this consultancy. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies