May 26th, 2020 at 04:39 pm
Job Code Title: CHIEF NURSE
Responsibilities:
Within limited delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth
day to day functioning of the walk-in-clinic at the UN Medical Facility and arrange
appointments for medical exams of mission personnel. Design and implement outreach
programs for mission personnel. Liaise with local hospitals to secure treatment of staff
in these facilities preventive and promotive medical programs.
Conduct medical orientation for incoming mission staff. Arrange first aid training for
mission personnel. Prepare monthly medical reports. Medico Administrative Duties:
Assist the Chief Medical Officer in coordinating medical evacuations/repatriations
Identify supplies and equipment requirements for the clinic and with approval of the
Chief Medical Officer raise requisitions accordingly. Liaise with the Procurement
Supply section for this. Provide support to the satellite clinics and ensure regular
medical supplies.
Supervisory Duties: Supervise the nursing staff at mission hedquarters and satellite
clinics to ensure smooth functioning of the clinic. Assist the Chief Medical Officer in
preparing Performance Appraisal Reports of nursing staff in the clinic. Ensure periodic
upgrading of medical skills of nursing staff. Perform other related duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing.
Planning and Organising: Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own
work plan.
Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new
skills in the nursing field.
Technology Awareness: Knowledge of relevant medical software packages.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate
effectively.
Education
Registered Nurse who is a graduate of either an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing
Program (University) or an accredited Diploma Program (4 years). Certificates in ECG,
CPR or Basic Life Support is an asset.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of experience in the general nursing/intensive care with some
experience in health administration. Experience of UN peace keeping operations and
familiarity with relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second official UN
language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language
may be essential.
HOW TO APPLY
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to
participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and
subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations – Chapter 3, article 8).
This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system
according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the
information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job
opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications,
including their education, and work experience. Each applicant must bear in mind that
submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant
ineligible for consideration for the job opening
Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs
to recruiting@uncied.org on or before 31st of May 2020.