UN Clinic Physician

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.

The UN clinic provides health services to 5,000 UN agency, fund and programme staff and dependents working in South Sudan

The UN physician will be under the direct supervision of the UN clinic health manager

• UN Volunteers should be provided equal duty of care as extended to all host entity personnel. Host entity support to the UN Volunteer includes, but is not limited to:

• Introductory briefings about the organization and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice and orientation to the local environment.

• Support with arrival administration including setting-up of bank accounts, residence permit applications and completion of other official processes as required by the host government or host entity.

• Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal.

• Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address.

• Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning.

• Inclusion of the volunteer in emergency procedures such as evacuations.

• Leave management.

• DSA for official travel, when applicable

All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme.

Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies& stabilization of critical patients. Overall supervision, management, coordination clinical operations of the Fever Clinic, Isolation ward during the outbreak/pandemic.

1. Follow up and tracking of the positive cases and direct contacts.

- Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, unless otherwise advice by the UN Health Manager. - Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary. - Follows-up with outside specialists - Provides health education and health promotion programs, with special emphasis to the prophylaxis of the relevant diseases of the outbreak. - Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

2. Medical Administrative Duties:

- Advises Administration on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and medical evacuations/repatriations as per United Nations policies and guidelines. - Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission. - Manages/Supports day-to-day operations. - Deputizes for the UN Health Manager during his/her absence, when applicable.

3. Supervisory Administration of the Fever Clinic:

- Supervises laboratory technicians’ nurses and medical administrative staff; ensures availability of drugs and medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment. - Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, dedicated training related to the pertaining outbreak) health education, health promotion and prevention, first aid and CPR). - Organised the shift roster to ensure coverage of the fever clinic 24/7 - Performs other related duties as required.

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Ethics and Values
• Integrity
• Knowledge Sharing
• Leadership
• Planning and Organization
• Professionalism

• Working in Teams

  humanitarian crisis and infectious diseases is highly desirable. Proven experience of a minimum of one year at an Intensive Care Unit or Emergency Room in the past 5 years is highly desirable, including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine, ICU, Emergency Department or Family Medicine.

South Sudan is the youngest country in Africa with a relatively developing health infrastructure. It is non-family duty station whereby challenges may include limited access to retail outlets. All UNDP staff ate accommodated in UNDP residences whereby basic services such as water, internet & electricity are available.

South Sudan a unique country and UNDP is a unique development operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.