Nurse

Medical & Health

Overview

Provide technical and administrative nursing support in health projects.

You have:

• A nationally or internationally recognized valid nursing qualification and license to practice nursing.
• Training in public health, travel/tropical medicine and emergency medicine are desirable (certification in BLS, PHTLS, ACLS are an asset).
• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in nursing of which at least 3 years should be in a capacity directly relevant to the current position.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Experience with ongoing professional development in travel/tropical medicine, occupational health and emergency medicine.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

27 April 2025-23:59-GMT-05:00 Eastern Standard Time (Panama)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.

ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP?

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.
• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.
• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.
• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.
• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

As part of RBP Wellness team, and in support of the Regional Medical Officer and Regional Counsellor, the nurse will provide technical, administrative and logistic support to the prioritized health projects/programmes and emergency support to Country Offices, s/he will also collaborate closely HQ Medical and Wellness.ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive, review and route all incoming material, indicating priority items and place the information along with any background information with the digital medical file for the attention of the physician.
• Operationalize the Travel Clinic, including the preparation and distribution of travel health kits for staff scheduled for duty travel, as well as providing destination-specific health advice.
• Advise staff on vaccination requirements, including referrals to travel health clinics for vaccinations, and coordinate vaccination campaigns at country offices and regional bureau.
• Receive clients, arrange client consultations and respond to enquiries of a medical-administrative nature.
• Prepare correspondence of a medical and semi-technical nature as required.
• Provide administrative support to travel, training and other operational activities related to the Medical Officer’s and Counsellor’s duties when necessary.
• Utilize the Occupational Health electronic record system to manage staff health records efficiently.
• Consolidate and report on health-related statistics including mortality, morbidity, evacuations, service incurred illness and injuries, sick leave, compensation claims, and disability cases for the country offices.
• Implement health education activities and communication for staff in the region covering topics such as travel health, disease outbreaks, communicable and non-communicable diseases, preventive care, first aid and other relevant medical issues.
• Provide strategic and technical inputs on disease outbreak response and preparedness.
• Participate in the pre-planning of WFP’s emergency response operations, ensuring that health considerations are integrated into logistics and operational planning to provide appropriate protection measures for WFP staff.
• Propose, assess, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff protection, particularly in higher-risk occupational settings such as food distributions, ports, warehouses with casual laborers, drivers, and cleaners.
• Evaluate and facilitate staff access to health facilities at the regional referral center in Panama, ensuring they receive appropriate care.
• Assess disease outbreaks or other environmental hazards that could have an impact on staff health and WFP’s operations, recommend and implement appropriate mitigating measures as applicable.
• Support Wellness Committees with the development and implementation of Wellness initiatives in the Country Offices and the Regional Bureau.
• Coordinate all actions with the Regional Medical Officer and Regional Counsellor to ensure a unified approach to staff health and safety.

DELIVERABLES AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT:

Establish and coordinate the travel clinic and access to vaccinations in Country Offices. Deliverables will include number of staff consulted for travel and other guidance, number of travel kits administered, number of referrals, trainings conducted, and health awareness initiatives done in country offices and the regional bureau.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

• A nationally or internationally recognized valid nursing qualification and license to practice nursing.
• Training in public health, travel/tropical medicine and emergency medicine are desirable (certification in BLS, PHTLS, ACLS are an asset).

Experience:

• At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in nursing of which at least 3 years should be in a capacity directly relevant to the current position, preferably in a UN medical service or equivalent environment.
• Experience, with ongoing professional development in the field of travel/tropical medicine, occupational health and emergency medicine.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Respect for diversity, cooperation, flexibility and analytical thinking.
• Excellent teamwork, planning and organizing skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation and writing skills and ability to understand diverse medical terminology.

Languages:

Fluency in Spanish and English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS Number of openings: 1 Based in: Panama City, Panama Type of Contract: Service Contract Level: SC5 Duration: 6 months

Successful candidates will be placed in a roster for two (2) years.

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

WFP is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities by providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact: [email protected]

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).
• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.
• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language
• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter
• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time
• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.

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