Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Mission and objectives
The United Nations Regional Service Centre in Entebbe, Uganda (RSCE) is a shared service Center established in 2010. The RSCE provides administrative and operational support to UN peacekeeping operations and small political offices across Africa.

Context
Assignment is with family (Entebbe)
Task description
Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: Clinical Duties:
• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc; Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues;
• Undertake Occupational health and disease preventive measures, staff training and take necessary actions on disease prevention.
• Handle medico-surgical emergencies
• Organize and deliver Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation and first aid training to United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo staff;
• Management of the UNOE clinic/Hospital including emergency response, admission and management until patient is transferred to higher level.
• On call for emergencies in the duty station.
• Shift work as required by CMO ( Chief Medical Officer) Medico Administrative

Duties:
• Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission area and host-nation medical facilities; • Follow the United Nations established policies, guidelines and procedures regarding medical management, medical clearances, sick leave, medical evacuations, repatriations and other related medico administrative functions.
• Deputize the senior medical officer in the field office during his/her absence. Supervision of the Administrative requirements:
• Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;
• Manage medical supplies, medicines and medical equipments and assets of the field office as per UN standards in liaison with the Mission pharmacist.
• Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
• Under take necessary supervision of the UN Medical facilities in the mission area including COE inspections, periodic health risk assessment and reporting, Occupational and Environmental health assessment, reporting and trainings.
General:
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff at large; staff within work unit, Staff Counsellors, Senior Management throughout the organization and Military Physicians;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
• Perform other related duties as may be required.

Eligibility criteria
Age
27 – 80

Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in Health

Area(s) of expertise
Health
Driving license
YES required Required

Languages
English, Level: Fluent, Required French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Health

Competencies and values
Professionalism Client Orientation Team Work Respect for diversity and gender Communication

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Job application procedure
For more details and application, please visit
https://app.unv.org/opportunities/1688318239503616 

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