UN Jobs - Medical Officer at United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Organization: United

Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Vacancy Announcement Number: UNMISS-NPO- 2015-HRS-005

Reports to: Chief

Medical Officer (CMO)

Duty Station: Entebbe,

Uganda

The United Nations Mission in

South Sudan (UNMISS) was set up in 2011, with the objective to consolidate

peace and security, and help establish conditions for development in the

Republic of South Sudan, with a view to strengthening the capacity of the

Government of  South Sudan to govern

effectively and democratically and establish good relations with its neighbours.

Job Summary: The Medical

Officer will ensure smooth customary work flow of the clinic; supervise clinic

staff and delegate duties to the Senior Nurse; assure readiness for rapid

response to emergency medical conditions and casualties. The incumbent will ensure

preparedness of forward dispatch medical teams with necessary Emergency Kits

for deployment to casualty site; assure availability of consumables (including

blood units) and emergency kit at all times; involve UN designated physicians

in the operation concept of the clinic; liaise with UN aviation officer and UN

Security Coordinator for air evacuation of critical cases to Level-II / III

hospitals or abroad in consultation with the CMO;

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  The National Medical Officer will also perform

following duties:                      

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Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in

clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations,

immunizations, etc;

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Provide health education and participate in

addressing work environment and occupational health issues;

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Work closely with UN-Military Medical Units in the

mission and host-nation medical facilities;

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Follow the United Nations established policies and

procedures regarding medical clearances;

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The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day mission

medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper

functioning of medical equipment;

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Ensure that 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). General;

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Work closely with UN-Military Medical Units in the

mission and Government of South Sudan Medical Facilities in the Region;

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Deputize for other senior Medical Officers during

absences; and

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Perform any other duties as may be required.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The applicant should preferably hold an advanced University

Degree in Medicine (Masters or Equivalent).

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Additional training and experience in tropical

medicine is highly desirable.

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A minimum of five years of progressive clinical

experience in the medical field.

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Previous UN medical system/international medical

experience or military medical experience with priority in international tasks

is highly desirable.

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Proven ability to apply good judgment in the context

of assignments given.

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Excellent organizational skills and ability to

handle work in an efficient and timely manner.

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Languages skills: Fluency in

spoken and written English

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Professionalism: Ability to

manage medical processes, strong medical records management and ability to

maintain confidentiality of patient records in keeping with Physician/Patient

Privileges.

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Client Orientation: Demonstrated

ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with patients, supervisors

and colleagues

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Planning and Organizing: Ability to

plan and organize own work effectively in an efficient and timely manner.  Demonstrated ability to establish priorities

quickly in high pressure environment.

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Communication: Ability to

write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

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Teamwork: Good

interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic

environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Demonstrated ability to

develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and

colleagues.

NB: The

United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process

(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The United Nations

does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.

All suitably

qualified candidates should send their applications the following documents:

Cover Letter

(letter of motivation or application letter);

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The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here;

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Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary

Diploma;

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Birth Certificate – if not, a combination of (i)

Assessment of Age and National Passport or (ii)

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Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the

Assessment of Age on its own is not acceptable);

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Three (3) letters of reference from former employers

or academic instructors.

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Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent

performance evaluations.

All applicants

are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and must include the Vacancy

Announcement Number and the Job Title: rsce-recruitment@un.org

Or hand carried

to: RSCE – Entebbe Support Base, Buku Road, P.O. Box 710, Entebbe. Uganda

Deadline: 2^nd November 2015