PARAMEDIC

Contract

This is a FS-5 contract. This kind of contract is known as Field Service. It usually requires 8 years of experience, depending on education. More about FS-5 contracts and their salaries.

Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located in the Medical Section of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA). The Paramedic will be based in Bamako and reports to the Deputy and /or Chief Medical Officer.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Paramedic will be responsible for the following duties: Emergency medical assistance: Is member of the mission’s Emergency Response Team, providing emergency assistance to patients and working as a first responder; Identifies and plans clinic’s material, supplies and equipment requirement and raises requisitions accordingly; Liaise with Procurement and the Supply Sections to establish essential contracts for the mission; In collaborations with the supervisor, coordinate medical evacuations and cooperate with the Medical Services Division in United Nations Headquarter New York, and receiving facilities in home countries; Assists in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation; advises the administration on the requirement for evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed; Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to enable staff members submit claims; Assists in making arrangement for deceased; Develops logistical plans to support field satellite clinics, and follows up on implementation; In consultation with Chief Medical Officer, develops and implements First Aid and basic life support (BLS) training programmers to needs, mission needs; Facilities outside training support and develops refresher programmes with the mission training section; Perform medical briefing for incoming staff; updates monthly medical reports.

Training and coordination: In consultation with Chief Medical Officer, develops and implements First Aid and BLS training programmes to meet mission needs; Coordinate with the mission training section as medical representative; Facilitates outside training support and develops refresher programmes; Has responsibilities for preparation and updating emergency kits, trauma kits and evacuation kits for doctors, emergency vehicles and strategically places kits in the facility; Assists in the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment for the medical section; Provides on-the-job training to medical staff on the use and maintenance of equipment under the care of the Paramedic; Suggests and researches equipment necessary for proper medical support; Prepares requisitions for purchases of items and equipment after obtaining permission; Perform medical briefing for incoming staff; Works on-call status during nights, weekends and holidays as appropriate.

Administration: Identifies and plans the clinic’s material, supplies and equipment needs and raise requisitions accordingly; Liaise with the Procurement and Supply Sections to establish essential contracts for the mission; Coordinates medical evacuation and cooperates with the Chief Medical Officer and receiving facilities in home countries; Assists in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation; Advises administration on the requirement for evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed; Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to enable staff members to submit claims; Assists in arrangements for the deceased; Develops logistics plans to support field satellite clinics, and follows up on implementation; in consultation with Chief Medical Officer, develops and implements First Aid and BLS training programmes to meet mission needs; Maintains medical inventory and supplies and distributes medical supplies needed for paramedic work to outstations; Arranges medical appointment and examinations to mission personnel; Updates monthly medical reports.

Competencies Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and travel nursing. Formal training in CPR and, preferably, in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Knowledge of major medical office equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations. Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client

Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education HS Diploma required. Nursing Diploma (B.S. or equivalent) in nursing, National registration and license of Nursing are required. Certification in PHTLS, ACLS and BLS is a requirement. Certificates in ECG, CPR is an asset.

Work Experience At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in nursing, Intensive Care and working in a conflict zone is required.

Experience with medical evacuation is desirable.

Supervisory experience is desirable.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, excellent communication skills, fluency in oral and written French is required and knowledge of English is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an informal interview.

Special Notice - This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2023. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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