Cardiologist

Consultant Medical & Health

Overview

Ensure high-quality cardiovascular health care for UNHCC clients.

You have:

• A minimum of first degree in general medicine and specialty in Internal Medicine and Subspeciality in the field of Cardiology
• A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the field of Cardiology
• Fluency in both oral and written English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
• Full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.

Contract

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Result of Service

The ultimate result of the service is to ensure that UNHCC clients receive high-quality, timely, and effective cardiovascular health care. This includes accurate diagnosis and management of cardiovascular conditions, prompt referral of critical cases for advanced care when necessary, and comprehensive medical examinations for employment purposes. The individual contractor's expertise and professionalism will contribute to improved health outcomes, enhanced client satisfaction, and the overall well-being of the UNHCC community through the delivery of specialized cardiology services aligned with international standards.

Work Location

UN Health Clinic Center

Expected duration

9

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Health Care Center has the responsibility to provide both core and non-core services to all UN staff and the eligible dependents based in Ethiopia. The core services are provided by the regular staff, that include physicians and a few supportive para-medical staff. The non-core services, also known as curative services are provided both by regular physicians and consultants who are recruited in different fields of medicine. The Cardiologist service is intended to provide core and non-core services to UN staff and the dependents in this field. This Individual contractor Service is located at the United Nations Health Care Center in the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Division of Administration. The present ToR is intended to guide the individual contractors in the dispensation of their duties at UNHCC to ensure clients’ satisfaction and respect the organization’s rules and regulations from the health standpoint of view RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and any designated Officer, the individual contractor will perform the following duties: • Provide consultation services to UNHCC Clients in the field of Cariology during working days. • Provide emergency consultation in off duty hours if the need arises • Carry out with empathy and care Cardiology consultations within the assigned period to the Specialist. • Perform Echo cardiography, Holter and BP monitoring and other cardiology Investigations as needed • Request laboratory, radiological and other investigations using the available facilities in UNHCC and in the city of Addis Ababa with the scope to arrive at the optimal diagnosis and management of each case. • Interpret results and data obtained from the discussion with the patient to arrive at a conclusion and explain the disease condition and way forward to the patient in a language to maximize the patient’s understanding. • Once the diagnosis has been obtained, assist patient to get the appropriate treatment. This may involve discussion with the pharmacist to ensure the medication is available either from UNHCC pharmacy or other pharmacies in the city. Possibilities to get UNHCC place a special order should be discussed with the pharmacist and the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). • Carry out the above service with the best ethical considerations to maintain confidentiality and avoid sharing patients’ medical condition with anybody in any form (using data for research purpose or in public lectures) without prior written consent of the patient and without duress. • Initiate a medical evacuation for further investigation, diagnosis and treatment by discussing the case with the CMO (without giving false promises to the patient), who will in turn convene the meeting of the medical board and obtain approval from the UNMSD in New York or UN Medical Directors of the different UN Agencies. • Inform the CMO/Deputy or head nurse of cases referred to other medical facilities in the city for proper follow up. • Write detail medical reports for the purpose of referral to other services in the city, obtaining medical approval from the different UN Medical Directors. • Conduct Routine Screening and Check-ups related to Cardiology • Participate in writing newsletters in the consultant’s specialty for the purpose of educating the public. • Attend the continuous monthly medical education sessions and be prepared to research and present such on topics of interest in the consultant’s field of specialization. Present public lectures to the general staff body in order to sensitize them on occurring pandemics or topics of health interest to the UN Staff and their dependents. • Demonstrate team spirit and be punctual at all times, including informing UNHCC administration at least 3 weeks in advance on any changes to the individual timetable.

Qualifications/special skills

A minimum of first degree in general medicine and specialty in Internal Medi-cine and Subspeciality in the field of Cardiology A minimum of 5 years’ work experience in the field of Cardiology. The work at the clinic requires the use of an electronic medical record system. Computer skills: full command of Microsoft applications (word, excel, PowerPoint) and common internet applications will be required.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this role, fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

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.

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