Organization: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated
Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: MINUSCA-2015-NPO-MED-021
The Security Council established the United Nations Multidimensional
Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) by
its resolution 2149 (2104) of 10 April 2014 and requested the Secretary-General
to subsume BINUCA in the new mission as of the date of the adoption of that
resolution. It further requested the
Secretary-General to ensure a seamless transition from BINUCA to MINUSCA.
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the
Security Council authorized MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out
its mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the
Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
- Carry out day-to-day clinical duties, e.g.
walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations,
immunizations, etc; - Refer staff to outside specialists as
necessary; - Follow-up with outside specialists;
- Provide health education;
- Actively participate in addressing work
environment and occupational health issues.
2. Medical Administrative Duties;
- Works closely with the UN-Military Medical
Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities; - Follow the United Nations established
policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and
medical evacuations; - Deputize for a more senior Medical Officer
during his/her absence.
3. Supervisory Administration:
- Oversee the day-to-day mission medical
support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper
functioning of medical equipment; - Ensure appropriate training programs are implemented
in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health
education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).
4. General: Perform
other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
MINUSCA Medical Officer vacancy should hold a Doctorate in Medicine.
Residency in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine.
Additional training in military medical planning and tropical diseases is
highly desirable - At least five years of progressively
responsible experience clinical experience in the medical field with a
Master Degree and 7 years with a Bachelor Degree.
Language: Fluency in
oral and written English; knowledge of a second official UN language an
advantage and sometimes a requirement
- Professionalism:
Knowledge and hands on experience in clinical medicine; - Planning
and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan,
co-ordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision; - Teamwork
– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain
effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity and respect for diversity; - Communication: Good interpersonal and oral and written
communication skills; Commitment
to Continuous learning: Willingness to learn to keep abreast of
new developments in the medical field; - Technological
awareness: Solid computer skills and good knowledge of relevant
medical databases.
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the
United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central
African Republic (MINUSCA) in the aforementioned capacity express their
interest by sending the following documents;
- An Updated CV
- The United Nations Personal History Form
(P-11), download here - Academic certificates and High School
Diplomas - Birth Certificate – if not, a combination
of (i) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on
its own isn’t acceptable) - Three letters of reference from former
employers or academic instructors for external candidates. - Internal candidates must submit two of the
most recent performance evaluations (EPAS)
All the above completed documents should be sent via E-mail to:
minusca-recruitmentNTL@un.org. Please label the subject of your E-mail as VA
MINUSCA-2015-NPO-MED-021.
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