Employer: UN Volunteer / UNAMI
Location: Iraq
Open recruitment (advertised)
Advertisement end date:02/10/2022
Expected start date: 02/13/2022
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Mission and objectives
This UNV assignment will be part of the UNAMI Medical section. UNAMI Medical section provides primary and emergency care to the UN staff in Iraq through three clinics based in Baghdad, Erbil, and Kirkuk. This position will be based in the UNAMI clinic in Erbil and to deliver the tasks outline in the description of duties in line with the medical section work plan.
Context
As an active UNAMI Medical team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNAMI and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, Provide full and efficient coverage for Medical Officer in Baghdad clinic during his absence and respond to emergency calls timely and efficiently. Timely and efficient response to the required medical and clinical duties. Provide quality medical care that meets international standards. Fulfill the required tasks assigned as outline in the description of duties. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Medical doctor will: Responsibilities Within the limits of delegated authority, the Medical officer will be responsible for performing the following duties: Clinical Duties: 1) Attend the United Nations Clinic on a full-time basis 2) Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advance cardiovascular life support and advanced trauma life support management or Pre-Hospital Trauma life support 3) Be able to do triage and primary stabilization 4) Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations and immunizations; 5) Provide health education; 6) Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues 7) Undertake medical examinations for UN personnel. 8) Diagnose and recommend treatment to all staff visiting the Clinic daily. 9) Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic. Undertake house calls when required 10) Responsible for entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members who choose to use the UN Clinic for their examinations; 11) To make follow up on chronic and provide relatively accurate medical advisory. Medico Administrative Duties: 1. Promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Administration. This will include outreach to staff and dependents in the areas of preventative health. 2. Ensure that appropriate medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner in hard copies or mediate software 3. Being part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with partner departments in implementing casevac and mass casualty response. 4. Liaise with other dispensaries, host-nation medical facilities, and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations. 5. Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations. 6.Recommend medical evacuation when required to(the doctor recommends as the medical expert, submit evacuation request to UN medical Director for authorization, and facilitate medical evacuations of UN staff ). Responsible for all paperwork and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN rules and procedures. 7. Ensure proper follow up on all cases 8. Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities, and blood banks and local physicians. 9. Keep constant contact with the United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to facilitate their availability as and when required; 10. Ensure that proper medical records are kept in Earthmen, in a strictly confidential manner. 11. Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency; 12. Replenish first aid kits and other essential medical supplies kept in other duty stations within the country 13.Recommend procurement of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment, and ensure that inventory is kept. 14. Maintain medical records of all United Nations personnel and advise health precautionary steps to new staff members; already include above 15. Prepare and send periodic (quarterly) reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments at the UN Clinic to Medical Officer; included below. 16. Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station, and perform any other duties as considered necessary by the United Nations medical Director. Supervisory Administration: 1. Supervise, distribute work to the nurse (s) and other staff of the United Nations Clinic; 2. Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring the availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment; 3.Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid, and CPR). 4. Responsible for regular reporting on the UN Clinic activities, medical facilities available locally, and other statistical information as may be required. General: •Performs other related duties as required.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in Bachelor degree, minimum five years of clinical experience in clinical medicine and emergency response. Medical Doctor, with minimum 5 years of clinical experience is required. BLS, ACLS and ATLS or prehospital trauma management certificates are also required, Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
Area(s) of expertise
Health
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in linical experience is required. BLS, ACLS and ATLS or prehospital trauma management certificates are also required, Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
Competencies and values
Client Orientation Communication Knowledge Sharing Professionalism
Living conditions and remarks
Iraq is a unique country and UNAMI is a unique political mission. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in relatively harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. Erbil is an open duty station with conducive living conditions, UN staff live in their own rented apartments cleared by security. Accommodations are available to be rented as apartments or hotel rooms. Access to telecommunication, ATM, medical clinic, restaurant, recreation center, gym, and transportation is available. Prevailing security conditions at the duty station are better than some other parts and the staff goes around in the city for shopping, groceries, restaurants. Erbil has a hot desert climate with hot and dry summers and relatively mild winters.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.
Open recruitment (advertised)
Advertisement end date:02/10/2022
Expected start date: 02/13/2022
Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension)
Mission and objectives
This UNV assignment will be part of the UNAMI Medical section. UNAMI Medical section provides primary and emergency care to the UN staff in Iraq through three clinics based in Baghdad, Erbil, and Kirkuk. This position will be based in the UNAMI clinic in Erbil and to deliver the tasks outline in the description of duties in line with the medical section work plan.
Context
As an active UNAMI Medical team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNAMI and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, Provide full and efficient coverage for Medical Officer in Baghdad clinic during his absence and respond to emergency calls timely and efficiently. Timely and efficient response to the required medical and clinical duties. Provide quality medical care that meets international standards. Fulfill the required tasks assigned as outline in the description of duties. • The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Task description
Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Medical doctor will: Responsibilities Within the limits of delegated authority, the Medical officer will be responsible for performing the following duties: Clinical Duties: 1) Attend the United Nations Clinic on a full-time basis 2) Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advance cardiovascular life support and advanced trauma life support management or Pre-Hospital Trauma life support 3) Be able to do triage and primary stabilization 4) Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations and immunizations; 5) Provide health education; 6) Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues 7) Undertake medical examinations for UN personnel. 8) Diagnose and recommend treatment to all staff visiting the Clinic daily. 9) Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic. Undertake house calls when required 10) Responsible for entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members who choose to use the UN Clinic for their examinations; 11) To make follow up on chronic and provide relatively accurate medical advisory. Medico Administrative Duties: 1. Promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Administration. This will include outreach to staff and dependents in the areas of preventative health. 2. Ensure that appropriate medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner in hard copies or mediate software 3. Being part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with partner departments in implementing casevac and mass casualty response. 4. Liaise with other dispensaries, host-nation medical facilities, and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations. 5. Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations. 6.Recommend medical evacuation when required to(the doctor recommends as the medical expert, submit evacuation request to UN medical Director for authorization, and facilitate medical evacuations of UN staff ). Responsible for all paperwork and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN rules and procedures. 7. Ensure proper follow up on all cases 8. Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities, and blood banks and local physicians. 9. Keep constant contact with the United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to facilitate their availability as and when required; 10. Ensure that proper medical records are kept in Earthmen, in a strictly confidential manner. 11. Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency; 12. Replenish first aid kits and other essential medical supplies kept in other duty stations within the country 13.Recommend procurement of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment, and ensure that inventory is kept. 14. Maintain medical records of all United Nations personnel and advise health precautionary steps to new staff members; already include above 15. Prepare and send periodic (quarterly) reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments at the UN Clinic to Medical Officer; included below. 16. Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station, and perform any other duties as considered necessary by the United Nations medical Director. Supervisory Administration: 1. Supervise, distribute work to the nurse (s) and other staff of the United Nations Clinic; 2. Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring the availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment; 3.Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid, and CPR). 4. Responsible for regular reporting on the UN Clinic activities, medical facilities available locally, and other statistical information as may be required. General: •Performs other related duties as required.
Eligibility criteria
Age
27 - 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
5 years of experience in Bachelor degree, minimum five years of clinical experience in clinical medicine and emergency response. Medical Doctor, with minimum 5 years of clinical experience is required. BLS, ACLS and ATLS or prehospital trauma management certificates are also required, Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
Area(s) of expertise
Health
Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required Arabic, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in linical experience is required. BLS, ACLS and ATLS or prehospital trauma management certificates are also required, Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
Competencies and values
Client Orientation Communication Knowledge Sharing Professionalism
Living conditions and remarks
Iraq is a unique country and UNAMI is a unique political mission. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in relatively harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential. Erbil is an open duty station with conducive living conditions, UN staff live in their own rented apartments cleared by security. Accommodations are available to be rented as apartments or hotel rooms. Access to telecommunication, ATM, medical clinic, restaurant, recreation center, gym, and transportation is available. Prevailing security conditions at the duty station are better than some other parts and the staff goes around in the city for shopping, groceries, restaurants. Erbil has a hot desert climate with hot and dry summers and relatively mild winters.
Inclusivity statement
United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.
Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements
Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy.
