Employer: United Nations (MINUSCA)
Location: Central Africa Republic
Posting Period: 03 May 2016 - 17 May 2016Location: Central Africa Republic
Job Opening Number: 56330
Special Notice
This "Recruit from Roster" job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in Bangui, in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Medical Assistant reports to the Medical Officer or the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head Nurse or Medical Officer, the incumbent will carry out the following duties;
• Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care.
• Works in the walk-in clinic & the nursing facility.
• Briefs incoming medical staff.
• Performs ECG, and other medical examinations such as blood tests, glucose,troponin, and urine tests as required.
• Prepares patients for different interventions and escorts patient to other medical facilities as required.
• Is on call as required.
• Performs nursing covering all activities related to her/his professional capacity.
• Assists with providing health education and addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
• Designs and implements outreach programs for mission Personnel.
• Ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings.
• Provides a full range of medical services including laboratory examination services, diagnostic and screening tests and clinical assessment of patients.
• Provides care/advice or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Officer or to an outside physician, as required.
• Administers appropriate vaccines.
• Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessments, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
• Facilitates an unimpeded supply of drugs, medical supplies, medical consumables, vaccines, condoms (male and female) and availability blood in the mission.
• Organizes patient appointments.
• Manages stocks and supplies.
• Actively contributes to the in-service education for nurses.
• Works in the pharmacy supporting the Pharmacist with maintaining the pharmacy database to ensure its integrity and advises the Pharmacist/Medical Officer on stock status.
• Ensures that regional clinics have up-dated medical supplies.
• Receives pharmaceutical items from the medical supply store and keeps records.
• Keeps clinic and pharmacy statistics.
• Updates the medical monthly report. Deputizes for the Head Nurse in h/her absence.
Performs other duties, as assigned.Competencies
Professionalism:
This position is located in Bangui, in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The Medical Assistant reports to the Medical Officer or the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Head Nurse or Medical Officer, the incumbent will carry out the following duties;
• Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care.
• Works in the walk-in clinic & the nursing facility.
• Briefs incoming medical staff.
• Performs ECG, and other medical examinations such as blood tests, glucose,troponin, and urine tests as required.
• Prepares patients for different interventions and escorts patient to other medical facilities as required.
• Is on call as required.
• Performs nursing covering all activities related to her/his professional capacity.
• Assists with providing health education and addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
• Designs and implements outreach programs for mission Personnel.
• Ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings.
• Provides a full range of medical services including laboratory examination services, diagnostic and screening tests and clinical assessment of patients.
• Provides care/advice or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Officer or to an outside physician, as required.
• Administers appropriate vaccines.
• Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessments, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
• Facilitates an unimpeded supply of drugs, medical supplies, medical consumables, vaccines, condoms (male and female) and availability blood in the mission.
• Organizes patient appointments.
• Manages stocks and supplies.
• Actively contributes to the in-service education for nurses.
• Works in the pharmacy supporting the Pharmacist with maintaining the pharmacy database to ensure its integrity and advises the Pharmacist/Medical Officer on stock status.
• Ensures that regional clinics have up-dated medical supplies.
• Receives pharmaceutical items from the medical supply store and keeps records.
• Keeps clinic and pharmacy statistics.
• Updates the medical monthly report. Deputizes for the Head Nurse in h/her absence.
Performs other duties, as assigned.Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of clinical, occupational and travel nursing. Formal training in CPR and, preferably, in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Knowledge of major medical office equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations. Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
Teamwork:
Teamwork:
Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning and Organizing:
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. Technical school, university and other courses and training programmes relating to the work. A Nursing Diploma is required. University degree and certifications in the relevant medical area is highly desirable. Training in Basic and advanced life support, knowledge of handling electronic medical records. The ability to operate medical equipment’s such as ECG Machine, Semi-automatic Defibrillator, Glucometer, Multi-parameter patient monitor as well as the ability to carry out basic rapid laboratory tests.
High school diploma or equivalent technical or vocational certificate. Technical school, university and other courses and training programmes relating to the work. A Nursing Diploma is required. University degree and certifications in the relevant medical area is highly desirable. Training in Basic and advanced life support, knowledge of handling electronic medical records. The ability to operate medical equipment’s such as ECG Machine, Semi-automatic Defibrillator, Glucometer, Multi-parameter patient monitor as well as the ability to carry out basic rapid laboratory tests.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Nursing, medical/technical assistance or related area. Experience in a UN Peacekeeping or other international organization is highly desirable.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Nursing, medical/technical assistance or related area. Experience in a UN Peacekeeping or other international organization is highly desirable.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English (both oral and written) is required; Working knowledge of French language is desirable.
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English (both oral and written) is required; Working knowledge of French language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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).
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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).
The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
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 complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
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 complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
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