Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 02 Sep 2013
VA No. UNMISS-NPO-12-26 VA Issuance Date: 19 August 2013 Deadline for Applications: 2 September 2013
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan is seeking qualified candidates for the following post(s):
Title: Medical Officer
Grade: NPO (NOB)
Region: Aweil
POST OPEN FOR SOUTH SUDANESE NATIONALS ONLY
Women are strongly encouraged to apply
1 Preference will be given to internal candidates who are at the same grade as the post being advertised, then to internal candidates one grade below the post, and finally to external candidates. 2 Equally-qualified female candidates will be given priority for selection (DPKO Under-Secretary General’s Policy Statement on Gender Mainstreaming). Candidates wishing to return home are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the incumbent will perform the following duties:
• 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. 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 peace keeping force for 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 availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment; • 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; • 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.
Competencies: Professionalism: Ability to manage processes, maintain accurate records, in administrative fields. Client Orientation: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with supervisors and colleagues Planning and Organizing: Ability to plan and organize own work effectively in an efficient and timely manner. Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. 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.
Qualifications: Education: Doctorate in Medicine. Training and experience in tropical medicine is highly desirable. Experience: At least 5 years of progressive clinical experience in the medical field. Previous UN medical system/international medical experience or military medical experience with priority in international tasks is highly desirable.
Languages skills: Fluency in spoken and written English. Fluency in another local language may be essential.
Other skills: Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner.
Candidates should submit with their applications the following documents:
1- Cover Letter (letter of motivation or application letter); 2- The United Nations Personal History form (P-11); 3- Academic Certificate(s) and/or High School/Secondary Diploma; 4- Birth Certificate – if not, a combination of (i) Assessment of Age and National Passport or (ii) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on its own is not acceptable); 5- Three (3) letters of reference from former employers or academic instructors. 6- Internal candidates must submit 2 most recent performance evaluations.
How to apply:
By email: All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by e-mail and MUST include ONLY the VA No in the subject line of their email. E.g. UNMISS-NPO-13-026 National Professional Officers: unmiss-recruitmentnpo@un.org
By Mail: Chief Civilian Personnel Officer, United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) Juba,
By Hand: UNMISS Headquarters, Juba or through the UNMISS State Coordinators in the ten South Sudan States.