Organization: International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization
Qualifications required
Education
Completion of secondary education. Nursing degree or diploma (preferably “D” category) with national registration in Italy, the EU, or equivalent academic and clinical standard.
Experience
At least seven years of post-registration experience as a nurse, with a variety of different nursing fields. Experience in primary care, occupational health and safety, and emergency care would be an advantage. Experience in a United Nations or similar medical clinic would be an advantage.
Languages
Core competencies
Technical competencies
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. Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skill. 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Personal SkillsAbility to work harmoniously and effectively as a member of a team and with a minimum of supervision.
Tact, discretion and courtesy in dealing with staff and visitors
Strict confidentiality
How to apply
APPLICATIONS
All candidates must complete an online application form. To apply, please visit the ITCILO jobs webpage:
https://www.itcilo.org/about/jobs
The System provides instructions for online application procedures
The deadline for receipt of applications is 19 March 2025 close of business (CET). No applications will be accepted after that date/time.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Evaluation, which may include a written test, a competency-based assessment centre and interviews will begin in March/April 2025. Short listed candidates will be notified via email and are requested to ensure their availability when the schedule of the recruitment process is communicated.
The Centre may use email and/or video or teleconference communication technologies for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests, or interviews.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract of two years which may be renewed, subject to a period of probation as established by the Staff Regulations.
General Service Category, grade G.5, Fixed Term, Regular Budget
The salary range of this grade at the time of publication of this vacancy notice is the following:
Euros 43,314 p.a. (minimum) to Euros 70,884 p.a. (maximum).
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
Pension and health insurance schemes, childrens allowance, 30 working days annual leave.
Job Location: Italy
Closing date19 Mar 2025
The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO) is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Applicants from non- or under-represented member States would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States.
Qualified candidates living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation or assistance to participate to the selection process, please contact vacancies@itcilo.org.
This vacancy is being filled by competition in accordance with Article 1.2 and Annex H of the Staff Regulations of the Centre.
Conditions of employment are listed in the Additional Information section of the notice of vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) is the training arm of the ILO, the Specialized Agency of the United Nations, which promotes social justice and human rights in the world of work. The ITCILO delivers training, learning and capacity development services to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and other national and international partners, in support of decent work and sustainable development. Its mission is to provide people with access to digitally-enhanced capacity development services to successfully manage their future of work transitions. The Centre leverages global alliances and partnerships to deliver hundreds of training activities each year, covering topics like employment promotion, international labour standards, social protection, social dialogue, innovation, gender equality and diversity, sustainable development, and the future of work. The training centre offer academies, on-line, face-to-face and blended courses.
The nurse is assigned to the Medical Service, reporting to the Human Resources Services Senior Officer, with a functional/technical reporting line to the Medical Advisor. S/he is principally accountable for the running of the walk-in clinic and in assisting the Medical Advisor and Resident Doctors in coordinating occupational health services for staff.
The Medical Service has a mandate to provide occupational health services to the staff of ITCILO, as well as to staff of other UN Campus resident agencies UNSSC and UNICRI (as foreseen by applicable agreement between the Centre and any of these other UN system bodies). The Medical Service also assists Centre’s activities participants and other guests, upon need, during their permanence on campus.
The nurse is expected to work 37.5 hours weekly. This includes the opening hours of the walk-in clinic established by the Medical Advisor and the Chief, Human Resource Services.
Medical confidentiality is essential to the functioning of the Medical Service. The nurse will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their contract to work.
Functional responsibilitiesResponds to emergency calls and assists the Medical Advisor and Resident Physician/s in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings.
Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, x-rays, laboratory, and any other test as required.
Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; provides care/advice accordingly or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Advisor and Resident Physician/s and or to an outside physician, as appropriate.
Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on missions or assignments/reassignment, including administration of appropriate vaccine, instructions on prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.
Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit.
Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
Maintains records of patient consultations, ensuring adequate management of medical records, including filing of insurance claims for Campus participants.
Monitors inventory levels for clinic supplies and medications, ensuring timely restocking
Performs other related duties as required.
The International Training Centre of the ILO (ITC-ILO) is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity among its staff and welcomes applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. Applicants from non- or under-represented member States would be particularly welcome. A list of these countries can be found here: ILO Jobs: Non- and under-represented Member States.
Qualified candidates living with a disability are encouraged to apply. If you need reasonable accommodation or assistance to participate to the selection process, please contact vacancies@itcilo.org.
This vacancy is being filled by competition in accordance with Article 1.2 and Annex H of the Staff Regulations of the Centre.
Conditions of employment are listed in the Additional Information section of the notice of vacancy.
INTRODUCTION
The International Training Centre of the International Labour Organization (ITCILO) is the training arm of the ILO, the Specialized Agency of the United Nations, which promotes social justice and human rights in the world of work. The ITCILO delivers training, learning and capacity development services to governments, employers’ and workers’ organizations, and other national and international partners, in support of decent work and sustainable development. Its mission is to provide people with access to digitally-enhanced capacity development services to successfully manage their future of work transitions. The Centre leverages global alliances and partnerships to deliver hundreds of training activities each year, covering topics like employment promotion, international labour standards, social protection, social dialogue, innovation, gender equality and diversity, sustainable development, and the future of work. The training centre offer academies, on-line, face-to-face and blended courses.
The nurse is assigned to the Medical Service, reporting to the Human Resources Services Senior Officer, with a functional/technical reporting line to the Medical Advisor. S/he is principally accountable for the running of the walk-in clinic and in assisting the Medical Advisor and Resident Doctors in coordinating occupational health services for staff.
The Medical Service has a mandate to provide occupational health services to the staff of ITCILO, as well as to staff of other UN Campus resident agencies UNSSC and UNICRI (as foreseen by applicable agreement between the Centre and any of these other UN system bodies). The Medical Service also assists Centre’s activities participants and other guests, upon need, during their permanence on campus.
The nurse is expected to work 37.5 hours weekly. This includes the opening hours of the walk-in clinic established by the Medical Advisor and the Chief, Human Resource Services.
Medical confidentiality is essential to the functioning of the Medical Service. The nurse will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their contract to work.
Functional responsibilitiesResponds to emergency calls and assists the Medical Advisor and Resident Physician/s in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings.
Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, x-rays, laboratory, and any other test as required.
Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; provides care/advice accordingly or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Advisor and Resident Physician/s and or to an outside physician, as appropriate.
Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on missions or assignments/reassignment, including administration of appropriate vaccine, instructions on prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.
Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit.
Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
Maintains records of patient consultations, ensuring adequate management of medical records, including filing of insurance claims for Campus participants.
Monitors inventory levels for clinic supplies and medications, ensuring timely restocking
Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications required
Education
Completion of secondary education. Nursing degree or diploma (preferably “D” category) with national registration in Italy, the EU, or equivalent academic and clinical standard.
Experience
At least seven years of post-registration experience as a nurse, with a variety of different nursing fields. Experience in primary care, occupational health and safety, and emergency care would be an advantage. Experience in a United Nations or similar medical clinic would be an advantage.
Languages
Excellent written and spoken knowledge of either English, or French with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Knowledge of Italian is also required.
Knowledge of Spanish an advantage.
Knowledge of Italian is also required.
Knowledge of Spanish an advantage.
Core competencies
Good communication and strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
Teaching and training skills in health-related subjects.
Planning and organisational skills.
Time-keeping skills.
Initiative and the ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate to small or large groups of people.
Adaptability to changing needs and to respond imaginatively to new challenges.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitude.
Ability to network with professional groups, organizations, and resources within the nursing field who collaborate, support, and share knowledge and opportunities to improve patient care through the exchange of information and experiences
Ability to manage sensitive information, ensuring that patient files are stored securely and that digital systems are encrypted and access controlled. Know the work environment and create Trust in the patient, to make them feel safe, increasing sharing of details necessary for their care
Ability to collaborate across cultures and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals. Successfully navigate the complexities of a multicultural environment.
Level competenciesManaging work: ability to manage one’s time and resources effectively to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Information management: setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.
Planning and organizing: establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments or projects.
Quality orientation: accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
Teaching and training skills in health-related subjects.
Planning and organisational skills.
Time-keeping skills.
Initiative and the ability to work independently.
Ability to communicate to small or large groups of people.
Adaptability to changing needs and to respond imaginatively to new challenges.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment with gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitude.
Ability to network with professional groups, organizations, and resources within the nursing field who collaborate, support, and share knowledge and opportunities to improve patient care through the exchange of information and experiences
Ability to manage sensitive information, ensuring that patient files are stored securely and that digital systems are encrypted and access controlled. Know the work environment and create Trust in the patient, to make them feel safe, increasing sharing of details necessary for their care
Ability to collaborate across cultures and work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals. Successfully navigate the complexities of a multicultural environment.
Level competenciesManaging work: ability to manage one’s time and resources effectively to ensure that work is completed efficiently.
Information management: setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it.
Planning and organizing: establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Monitoring the results of delegations, assignments or projects.
Quality orientation: accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks.
Technical competencies
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. Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skill. 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.
Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Personal SkillsAbility to work harmoniously and effectively as a member of a team and with a minimum of supervision.
Tact, discretion and courtesy in dealing with staff and visitors
Strict confidentiality
How to apply
APPLICATIONS
All candidates must complete an online application form. To apply, please visit the ITCILO jobs webpage:
https://www.itcilo.org/about/jobs
The System provides instructions for online application procedures
The deadline for receipt of applications is 19 March 2025 close of business (CET). No applications will be accepted after that date/time.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Evaluation, which may include a written test, a competency-based assessment centre and interviews will begin in March/April 2025. Short listed candidates will be notified via email and are requested to ensure their availability when the schedule of the recruitment process is communicated.
The Centre may use email and/or video or teleconference communication technologies for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests, or interviews.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract of two years which may be renewed, subject to a period of probation as established by the Staff Regulations.
General Service Category, grade G.5, Fixed Term, Regular Budget
The salary range of this grade at the time of publication of this vacancy notice is the following:
Euros 43,314 p.a. (minimum) to Euros 70,884 p.a. (maximum).
Other allowances and benefits subject to specific terms of appointment:
Pension and health insurance schemes, childrens allowance, 30 working days annual leave.
