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UNMISS - United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Wednesday 10 Feb 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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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.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) and direct supervision of the Head Nurse, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Work in the walk-in clinic;
  • Respond to emergency calls and assist doctors in providing adequate care and performing respective duties in the treatment of the patient;
  • Perform ECG, and other medical exams such as blood tests, glucose, troponin, and urine test as required;
  • Prepare patient for different intervention 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.);
  • Respond to on call and other duties including weekends as required;
  • Perform nursing care related to her/his professional capacity;
  • Responsible for emergency room and doctor’s consultation rooms, insure that all equipment are ready for use and functional e.g. defibrillator, ECG machine, glucometer, etc.;
  • Receives patients and records the necessary data for effective treatment;
  • Ensures safety of the patients while performing the duties;
  • Communicate with patients and updates the doctors in the clinic;
  • Maintains patient’s records and exercises confidentiality;
  • 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 and primitive medical practice;
  • Actively contribute in the In-service education for nurses;
  • Plan and organize First Aid Training for UNMISS staff;
  • Maintain the clinic pharmacy by keeping the database updated and inform the relevant counterpart.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an accredited Diploma Nursing Programme; Certificate/license of BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advance Cardiac Life Support) and a Licensed Registered Nurse required.
    • Knowledge of electronic medical records is desirable.

Required experience:

48 Months

Experience remark:

Minimum four years progressive clinical experience in General Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Intensive Care or Anesthetics in a hospital.

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

General human medicine (with clinical experience)

Area of expertise details:

  • Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications and other IT applications and office technology equipment;
  • Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System;
  • Sound security awareness.

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please 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?

Please 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: 10-02-2021

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