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Background
The UNDP Country Office administers and manages common premises and shared services on behalf of the co-located UN agencies, funds, and programs. The Common Premises Unit is established to ensure the efficient, secure, and cost-effective management of all common premises, assets, and services. The unit's objective is to provide high-quality support services to all Participating Agencies, enabling them to focus on their core mandatesย
The UN Clinic Nurse performs His/her functions under the direct supervision of the Medical Physician In-Charge of the UN dispensary. The UN Clinics operate under the general supervision of UNDP on regards of all administrative matters. The technical supervision of the physician and the medical personnel in the field and the performance evaluation will be executed by the UN Medical Director or his nominee. In order to ensure that UNDP should granted access to MSD for its performance appraisal report.
Duties and Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Nurse shall be responsible for the following duties
- Attend the UN Clinic on a full time basis.
Administrative duties
Maintain the UN Clinic in good order and keep the inventory of medical supplies and equipment up-to-date and be prepared for disaster. In consultation with the UN Clinic Medical Physician, maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment. Coordinate and supervise the work of other UN Dispensary personnel i.e. Ambulance Driver.ย Check equipment and supplies on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis and maintain them in working order. Ensures that medical instruments are properly sterilized and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of the dispensary. Through a monthly check, ensures that medical instruments and equipment in the UN ambulance are maintained in a working order, and replaced after use. Enter medical data of patients into register, patient's file, and electronic databases. Schedule consultations with the UN Clinic Medical Physician for staff. Ensure a proper and safe disposal of hazardous material and medical waste in close coordination with the UN Clinic Medical Physician. Identifies and plans clinicsโ material, supplies and equipment requirements and raises requisitions accordingly. Liaises with Procurement Section and Supply Section to establish essential contracts for the medical unit. Draws and implements duty roster for clinic personnel. Arranges medical appointments and examinations to UN personnel. Updates the monthly medical reports.The incumbent shall perform other duties within their functional profile, as deemed necessary, for the efficient functioning of the Office and Organization.
Institutional Arrangement
The UN Clinic Nurse will work under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the UN Clinic Medical Physician and will be responsible for the above-mentioned tasks.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is a pragmatic problem solver, and makes improvementsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexibleย Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in the face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discriminationยCross-Functional & Technical Competenciesย
Ethicsย
UN policy knowledge โ ethics Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity Ethics Advice & Guidance Ability to quickly analyze complex fact patterns and provide comprehensive, sensitive, and confidential ethics advice and guidanceDigital & Innovationย
User-centred design, user research, user testing Knowledge of user-centred design methodologies and the ability to apply them practically.General (across the functions)ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Public relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the publicBusiness Developmentย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for the context, or responsive to a stated needAdministration & Operationsย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
2030 Agenda: Peopleย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Healthย Health emergenciesRequired Skills and Experience
Min. Education requirements:
Registered Professional Nurse and/or first level Bachelor degree from an accredited Nursing Program (University) or equivalent such as an accredited Diploma Program (3 years) is required. HIV/AIDS Management training is desirable Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset.ย Recognized additional training in primary health care and midwifery is desirable. National registration and license is a requirement.Min. years of relevant work experienceย
Minimum 6 years (Accredited Diploma) or 3 years (Bachelor's degree) of continuous clinical experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment.Required skillsย
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
Intensive Care and health administration. Supervisory experience in a UN field operation is an asset Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable.ย Experience in Trauma and Emergency care is desirable. Previous relevant working experience with the UN/International organizations would be an added advantage. Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in confidential record keeping.Required Language(s)
Fluency in English and Arabic languages is required.Professional Certificatesย ย ย ย
Equal opportunity
As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.ย
UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.ย
Right to select multiple candidates
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.ย We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.
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