UN Nurse Jobs – United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Job Title: Nurse
Organization: United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda
Job Opening Number: ESB/GJO/LL/003/2-2018
Reports to: Medical Administrative Coordinator
Job Grade: GL-6
About US:
Following the signing of the Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Nurse will carry out the following duties:
- Respond to emergency calls and assist doctors in providing adequate care and performing respective duties in the treatment of the patient.
- Maintain up-to-date medical records/reports and provide documentation as required
- Prepare patient for different interventions and escort patient to other medical facilities as required.
- Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in clinic; provide care/advice (e.g. the benefits of preventive medicine, etc.).
- Responsible for emergency room and doctor’s consultation rooms, ensure that all equipment are ready for use and functional e.g. Defibrillator, ECG machine, glucometer, etc.
- Accords patients fair and equal treatment regardless of ethnic background
- Assist in providing health education and addressing work environment and occupational health issues;
- Actively contribute in planning and organizing preventive medical fairs.
- Keep the clinic’s statistics.
- Performs any other related duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) Nurse job placement should hold a high school diploma. An accredited Medical Diploma Program (3/4 years) as a registered Professional Nurse is desirable.
- A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in the general nursing.
- Experience in health administration is required.
- A valid driving permit is required.
- Proficiency in computer knowledge is required.
- Experience of work with international organizations is desirable.
- Languages: fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable.
Personal Competencies:
- Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. 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.
- 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.
- Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
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 Ugandan candidates should send their applications with the following documents:
- The United Nations Personal History form (P-11), Download Here; This should be signed
- Proof of required academic certificates i.e. Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diplomas
- Latest performance evaluation reports / appraisals
The applicants with the completed documents are strongly encouraged to apply via e-mail and must include the Vacancy Announcement Number (check beginning of this advert) and Job Title to: rsce2-recruitment@un.org
Deadline: 21st April 2018
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