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

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

 

 

 

Job Title:    Medical Officer

Organization: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)

Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda

Job Opening Number: 21-Medical-UNMISS-147568-R-Entebbe (M)

Reports to:  Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

 

About UNMISS:

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.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Ensure smooth customary workflow of the clinic; supervise clinic staff and delegate duties to the Senior Nurse;
• Assure readiness for rapid response to emergency medical conditions and casualties. 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 Uganda in consultation with the CMO;
• Form good links with African Union peacekeeping force for the deployment of helicopters for air evacuation from remote places;
• Collaborate with NGOs and other Humanitarian medical units operating in the region;
• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g., walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc;
• Provide health education and participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues;
• Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities;
• Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances;
• Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring the availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;
• 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). General;
• Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and Government of South Sudan Medical Facilities in the Region;
• Deputize for other senior Medical Officers during absences; and
• Perform any other duties as required.

 

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Medical Officer job opportunity should have at least five years with an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Medicine, Surgery or Public health (M.Med/ MPH) or in a related clinical area is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, MBChB) plus seven years qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Must be Registered with a recognized Medical and Dental Practitioners Board. Valid license and certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Management of Medical emergencies is a requirement. Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in MS Office software and use of databases, is required. Certification in occupational health and safety is an added advantage.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical medical practice in field environment, hospital environment, pre-hospital environment or related area is required.
• At least two (2) years experience working in Accident and Emergency Unit, Intensive Care Unit or Aeronautical medicine is required.
• Experience in managing infectious diseases is desirable.
• Experience in occupational health and safety at the work place setting is desirable.
• Experience in counseling and/or stress management is desirable.
• Languages: fluency in spoken and written English is required. Basic knowledge in Arabic language is desirable.

 

Competencies

• Professionalism: Knowledge of and hands on experience in clinical medicine. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

 

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.

 

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) in the aforementioned capacity should express their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.

 

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Deadline: 30^th January 2021

 

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