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This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

The UN Medical Clinic in Burundi is a level 1 clinic, with the following services: - Medical consultation, led by the UN Health Manager of the clinic, - Laboratory, headed by a Senior Technician, - Pharmacy, under the supervision of a nurse, - Ambulances and drivers, - Financial and Administrative Secretariat.

Under the direct supervision of the UN Health Manager, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  1. Clinical activities in Dental Clinic: • Examine patients before dental intervention. • Diagnose and conduct prevention and treatment of teeth or mouth tissue.

• Remove decay, fill cavities, examine X-rays, place protective plastic sealants on children's teeth, straighten teeth. Extract teeth, if necessary. • Provide instructions on diet, brushing, flossing, the use of fluorides, and other aspects of dental care. • Administer anaesthetics and write prescriptions for antibiotics and other medications. • Ensure that recording of patients is conducted according to the present standards in dental clinics. • Conduct protective measures to protect him or herself and patients from infectious diseases or from radiation (wear masks, gloves, safety glasses and shells). • Supervise the sterilization of instruments. • Ensure patient’s observation in post dental treatment period. • Work in close collaboration with other staff in UN Clinic medical team. • Ensure proper use and maintenance of dental equipment by setting up and respecting a maintenance plan, • Ensure the proper recording and use of dental supplies and consumables and prepare, on a quarterly/ bi-annual basis, a procurement plan for those supplies and consumables. • Train the Dentist Assistant on all aspects of dental practice. • Refer on a timely manner dental cases not covered by the services offered by the dental clinic to relevant dental clinics identified by UN Clinic as referral clinics.

  1. Other medical activities: • Perform consultations with patients, referral for laboratory and X-Ray examination. • Control dental equipment and checking availability of medicine. • Attend meetings of Medical Section on a regular basis.

• Integrity and professionalism, • Accountability, • Commitment to continuous learning, • Planning and organizing, • Teamwork and respect for diversity, • Multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication? • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

Relevant clinical experience as a Dentist

Bujumbura is ranked Phase III in terms of security. Caution is thus advised at any time in the capital and in the interior of the country. Since 2000, the country has taken the path of peace and reconciliation in favour of the Arusha Accords. Burundi is among the poorest countries in the world and social indicators show that over 64% of the country's population lives below the poverty line. In Bujumbura, one can find shops, restaurants, sports and entertainment. In the provinces, however, the living conditions are very different; the poor road conditions and lack of access means that some provinces are quite remote. The UN security service has certain safety standards that the United Nations Volunteers must comply. For housing, the United Nations Volunteers receive an allowance to ensure that these standards can be met.

Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org