International Emergency Doctor

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Contract

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.

Description of task

Within delegated authority, the Emergency Doctor shall be responsible for the following duties:

Description of Responsibilities:

  • Provide daily 24 hours emergency medical coverage for UN staff.
  • Develop emergency medical contingency plans and assist with UNCT/UNDSS’s planning for response to a mass casualty incident and medical evacuation.
  • Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advanced trauma life support management and advanced cardiac life support. or Pre- Hospital Trauma life support.
  • Do triage and primary stabilization.
  • Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic and undertake house calls when required.
  • In case of mass casualty and emergency situations, keep the Clinic functional 24/7.
  • Liaise with other host-nation medical facilities and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations.
  • Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations.
  • Recommend medical evacuation when required to Resident Representative of the involved Agency, Fund, or Program (act as the medical expert and submit the evacuation request the advice of UN Medical Director) and facilitate medical evacuations authorized by the UN Medical Director.
  • Responsible for all paperwork and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN Rules and procedures.
  • Ensure proper follow up on all cases.
  • Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities and blood banks and local physicians including UN Examining Physicians, if available.
  • Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner.
  • Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

  • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
  • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country.
  • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
  • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
  • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
  • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Educational additional comments

  • University Degree in Medicine, from an accredited University and currently licensed to practice within home country or another national jurisdiction.
  • Valid certification in Advanced Trauma Life support, Advanced cardiac Life support OR Pre- hospital trauma life support is highly desirable.

Experience remark

  • Progressive experience in Emergency and Disaster medicine of at least 05 years
  • Previous experience in conflict zone is highly desirable
  • Competencies and experience in Medical Transportation (Air and ground transportation) is highly desirable.
  • Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable

Language skills

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
  • Arabic(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge

Competencies values

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams

Application procedure

  • Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 07 September 2021
Added 2 years ago - Updated 2 years ago - Source: unv.org