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UN Clinic Nurse Jobs – United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Job Title: UN Clinic Nurse
Organization: United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP)
Development Programme (UNDP)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: UN Medical
Physician
Physician
About UNDP:
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nation’s
global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The
UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries
including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed
countries.
global development network. UNDP advocates for change and connects countries to
knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. The
UNDP provides expert advice, training, grant support to developing countries
including Uganda with increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed
countries.
Job Summary: The UN Clinic
Nurse performs the functions under the immediate supervision of the UN Medical Physician with regards to technical
matters only and the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator for all
administrative matters.
Nurse performs the functions under the immediate supervision of the UN Medical Physician with regards to technical
matters only and the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator for all
administrative matters.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
Clinical Technical Duties
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Attend the UN Clinic on a full time basis;
Attend the UN Clinic on a full time basis;
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Assist the UN Physician in the performance of
his/her duties
Assist the UN Physician in the performance of
his/her duties
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The Nurse responds to emergency calls during
outside office hours when necessary and assists Medical Doctors in providing
adequate care;
The Nurse responds to emergency calls during
outside office hours when necessary and assists Medical Doctors in providing
adequate care;
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Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their
recognised dependents;
Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their
recognised dependents;
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Ensures effective liaison between patient and
private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate;
Ensures effective liaison between patient and
private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate;
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Documents case findings.
Documents case findings.
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Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as:
ECG, x-rays, laboratory (blood and urine), and other tests as required.
Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as:
ECG, x-rays, laboratory (blood and urine), and other tests as required.
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Carries out clinical assessment of patients
visiting the walk-in clinic;
Carries out clinical assessment of patients
visiting the walk-in clinic;
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Facilitates referral to the UN Medical Doctor or
to an outside physician, as required.
Facilitates referral to the UN Medical Doctor or
to an outside physician, as required.
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Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on
missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccine,
instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.
Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on
missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccine,
instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.
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Instructs on the content and potential uses of
the travel kit.
Instructs on the content and potential uses of
the travel kit.
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Assists in providing health education and health
promotion programs;
Assists in providing health education and health
promotion programs;
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Actively participates in work environment
assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health
issues.
Actively participates in work environment
assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health
issues.
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Coordinates medical evacuation and cooperates
with Medical Services Division in N.Y. and the receiving facilities in home
countries;
Coordinates medical evacuation and cooperates
with Medical Services Division in N.Y. and the receiving facilities in home
countries;
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Assists in providing medical support during
evacuation and repatriation;
Assists in providing medical support during
evacuation and repatriation;
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Guides evacuees on the requirements for
evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed;
Guides evacuees on the requirements for
evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed;
·
Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to
enable staff members to submit claims;
Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to
enable staff members to submit claims;
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Assist in arrangements for the deceased;
Assist in arrangements for the deceased;
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The incumbent designs and implements outreach
programs for mission personnel;
The incumbent designs and implements outreach
programs for mission personnel;
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Plans and organizes preventive and promotes
medical fairs;
Plans and organizes preventive and promotes
medical fairs;
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Perform medical briefing for incoming staff and
conduct first aid training;
Perform medical briefing for incoming staff and
conduct first aid training;
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Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in
clinic, provides care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine etc.)
accordingly and facilitates referral to the UN Medical Physician or to an
outside physician, as indicated;
Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in
clinic, provides care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine etc.)
accordingly and facilitates referral to the UN Medical Physician or to an
outside physician, as indicated;
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Administer minor “outpatient” treatment and
immunization requirements;
Administer minor “outpatient” treatment and
immunization requirements;
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Offer support in maintaining records of patients’ medical data including
consultations and treatment;
Offer support in maintaining records of patients’ medical data including
consultations and treatment;
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Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to
patient’s medical records; patient management and treatment.
Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to
patient’s medical records; patient management and treatment.
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Perform medication, injection, dressing,
stitching, foreign body extraction and so on as needed;
Perform medication, injection, dressing,
stitching, foreign body extraction and so on as needed;
·
Performs other related duties as required
Performs other related duties as required
Administrative Duties:
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Maintain the UN Clinic in good order and keep
the inventory of medical supplies and equipment up-to-date and be prepared for
disaster;
Maintain the UN Clinic in good order and keep
the inventory of medical supplies and equipment up-to-date and be prepared for
disaster;
·
Work in liaison with the UN Medical Physician,
maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment;
Work in liaison with the UN Medical Physician,
maintain a 24-hour roster of available specialists for referral and treatment;
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Coordinate and supervise the work of other UN
Dispensary personnel i.e. Ambulance Driver and Cleaner;
Coordinate and supervise the work of other UN
Dispensary personnel i.e. Ambulance Driver and Cleaner;
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Check equipment and supplies on a daily, weekly,
monthly and yearly basis and maintain them in working order;
Check equipment and supplies on a daily, weekly,
monthly and yearly basis and maintain them in working order;
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Ensures that medical instruments are properly
sterilized and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of the dispensary;
Ensures that medical instruments are properly
sterilized and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of the dispensary;
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Through a monthly check, ensures that medical
instruments and equipment in the UN ambulance are maintained in a working
order, and replaced after use;
Through a monthly check, ensures that medical
instruments and equipment in the UN ambulance are maintained in a working
order, and replaced after use;
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Enter medical data of patients into register,
patient’s file, and electronic databases;
Enter medical data of patients into register,
patient’s file, and electronic databases;
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Schedule consultations with the UN Physician for
eligible staff and dependents;
Schedule consultations with the UN Physician for
eligible staff and dependents;
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Maintain a 24-hour roster of available
specialists for referrals and treatment when necessary;
Maintain a 24-hour roster of available
specialists for referrals and treatment when necessary;
·
Ensure a proper and safe disposal of hazardous
material and medical waste in close coordination with the Medical Physician,
Lab technicians , and Pharmacists
Ensure a proper and safe disposal of hazardous
material and medical waste in close coordination with the Medical Physician,
Lab technicians , and Pharmacists
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Identifies and plans clinics’ material, supplies
and equipment requirements and raises requisitions accordingly;
Identifies and plans clinics’ material, supplies
and equipment requirements and raises requisitions accordingly;
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Works closely with the Procurement Section and
Supply Section to establish essential contracts for the mission;
Works closely with the Procurement Section and
Supply Section to establish essential contracts for the mission;
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Prepares logistic plans to support field
satellite clinics, and follows up on implementation;
Prepares logistic plans to support field
satellite clinics, and follows up on implementation;
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Draws and implements duty roster for clinic personnel;
Draws and implements duty roster for clinic personnel;
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Maintains and medical inventory and supplies and
distributes medical supplies to outstations;
Maintains and medical inventory and supplies and
distributes medical supplies to outstations;
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Arranges medical appointments and examinations
to mission personnel;
Arranges medical appointments and examinations
to mission personnel;
·
Updates the monthly medical reports.
Updates the monthly medical reports.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
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The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP
UN Clinic Nurse job placement should be a Registered Professional Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing
or Accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Programme.
The ideal applicant for the United Nations UNDP
UN Clinic Nurse job placement should be a Registered Professional Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing
or Accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Programme.
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Possession of certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic
Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset.
Possession of certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic
Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset.
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Recognized additional training in primary health
care and midwifery is desirable.
Recognized additional training in primary health
care and midwifery is desirable.
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Additional HIV / AIDS Management Training is
desirable.
Additional HIV / AIDS Management Training is
desirable.
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National Registration and License is a
requirement.
National Registration and License is a
requirement.
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At least five years of continuous clinical
experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment.
At least five years of continuous clinical
experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment.
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Intensive care and health administration.
Intensive care and health administration.
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Supervisory experience in a UN Field operation
is an asset.
Supervisory experience in a UN Field operation
is an asset.
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Broad knowledge and understanding of relevant UN
administrative policies and procedures
is desirable.
Broad knowledge and understanding of relevant UN
administrative policies and procedures
is desirable.
·
Previous experience in Trauma and Emergency care
is desirable.
Previous experience in Trauma and Emergency care
is desirable.
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Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in the use of
computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable.
Computer literacy i.e. proficiency in the use of
computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable.
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Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
Fluency in oral and written English is required.
Knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage.
Personal Competencies:
Corporate Competencies:
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Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in
Clinical/occupational nursing.
Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in
Clinical/occupational nursing.
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Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work plan; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources to completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies
when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work plan; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources to completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies
when planning; monitors and adjusts
plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
·
Commitment to continuous learning:
Initiative and willingness to keep abreast with new skills in the nursing field.
Commitment to continuous learning:
Initiative and willingness to keep abreast with new skills in the nursing field.
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Technology Awareness:
Proficiency in relevant medical software packages.
Technology Awareness:
Proficiency in relevant medical software packages.
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Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work
in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity and
respect for diversity.
Teamwork: Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work
in a multi-cultural,
multi-ethnic environment
with sensitivity and
respect for diversity.
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Communication: Ability to write in a clear
and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
Communication: Ability to write in a clear
and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
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Client Orientation: Reports
to internal and external clients
in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and
deadlines
Client Orientation: Reports
to internal and external clients
in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and
deadlines
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Establishes, builds and sustains effective
relationships within the work unit and with internal and external
clients. Responds to client needs promptly.
Establishes, builds and sustains effective
relationships within the work unit and with internal and external
clients. Responds to client needs promptly.
UNDP is committed to achieving
workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals
from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence.
workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals
from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are
equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the
strictest confidence.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates who so desire to join
the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity
should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further
review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
the United Nations Development Programme, UNDP, in the aforementioned capacity
should endeavor to Apply Online by Clicking on the link below. Please further
review job requirements and if competent Click Apply Now.
Deadline: 1st
December 2016
December 2016
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