Vacancy title:
Chief Nurse

Jobs at:
United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD)

Deadline of this Job:
31st of July 2018

Duty Station:
Uganda

JOB DETAILS:
The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) was founded in 1971 as an
instrument to help achieve the strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade.
Created by an agreement between the UN and the Government of Japan, its operations are
supported by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA).
UNCRD’s vision is to achieve sustainable living environment for all. Its mission is to assist developing
countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable development. Regional development planning and
management is an effective set of tools that UNCRD is prioritizing to realize its vision and mission
through guiding subnational, national and international actions to reduce the social, economic and
environmental disparities within a region or among different regions.
The UNCRD in affiliation with other UN agencies presently require the services of resourceful,
experienced and dynamic candidates at various UN DUTY STATIONS in Geneva, Copenhagen,
Jerusalem, Beijing, New York, Santiago and Hong Kong for the following positions listed below:

Posting Title: Chief Nurse, P-3
Job Code Title: CHIEF NURSE
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities:
Within limited delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth day to day
functioning of the walk-in-clinic at the UN Medical Facility and arrange appointments for medical
exams of mission personnel. Design and implement outreach programs for mission personnel. Liaise
with local hospitals to secure treatment of staff in these facilities preventive and promotive medical
programs.
Conduct medical orientation for incoming mission staff. Arrange first aid training for mission
personnel. Prepare monthly medical reports. Medico Administrative Duties: Assist the Chief
Medical Officer in coordinating medical evacuations/repatriations Identify supplies and equipment
requirements for the clinic and with approval of the Chief Medical Officer raise requisitions
accordingly. Liaise with the Procurement Supply section for this. Provide support to the satellite
clinics and ensure regular medical supplies.
Supervisory Duties: Supervise the nursing staff at mission headquarters and satellite clinics to
ensure smooth functioning of the clinic. Assist the Chief Medical Officer in preparing Performance
Appraisal Reports of nursing staff in the clinic. Ensure periodic upgrading of medical skills of nursing
staff. Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing.
Planning and Organising: Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work plan.
Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the
nursing field.
Technology Awareness: Knowledge of relevant medical software packages.
Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity.
Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively.

Education
Registered Nurse who is a graduate of either an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program
(University) or an accredited Diploma Program (4 years). Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life
Support is an asset.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of experience in the general nursing/intensive care with some experience in health
administration. Experience of UN peace keeping operations and familiarity with relevant UN
administrative policies and procedures is highly desirable.

Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second official UN language is an
advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.

Job application procedure

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the
United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8).

This is an online recruitment process, applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, and work experience. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening

Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subjected to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application. Interested and qualified applicants should send their detailed Resumes/Cvs to recruiting@un-crd.org  on or before 31st of July 2018.