Job Title: Medical
Officer
Officer
Organization: United
Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (MONUSCO)
Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (MONUSCO)
Duty Station: Entebbe,
Uganda
Uganda
Grade: P3
Job Opening number:
14-MED-MONUSCO-34416-F-ENTEBBE (M)
14-MED-MONUSCO-34416-F-ENTEBBE (M)
Report to: Chief Medical
Officer
Officer
About MONUSCO:
Following the signing of the
Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and
Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations
Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its
resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of
the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties
to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council
expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the
Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.
Lusaka Ceasefire Agreement in July 1999 between the Democratic Republic of the
Congo (DRC) and five regional States (Angola, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda and
Zimbabwe) in July 1999, the Security Council established the United Nations
Organization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUC) by its
resolution 1279 of 30 November 1999, initially to plan for the observation of
the ceasefire and disengagement of forces and maintain liaison with all parties
to the Ceasefire Agreement. Later in a series of resolutions, the Council
expanded the mandate of MONUC to the supervision of the implementation of the
Ceasefire Agreement and assigned multiple related additional tasks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Clinical:
- Performs
day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies, - Performs
the day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic
medical examinations, prepare UN staff for travelling providing
immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc. - Refers
UN staff to outside specialists as necessary. - Follows-up
with outside specialists. - Provides
health education and health promotion programs. - Actively
participates in addressing work environment and occupational health
issues.
2. Medico Administrative:
- Works
closely with UN Military medical units in the mission and host-nation
medical facilities. - Follows
the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical
clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations. - Participates
in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises
preparedness plans for the duty station/mission. - Deputizes
for Senior Medical Officer during his or her absence.
3. Supervisory Administration:
- Manages
day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of 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, HIV/AIDS
prevention, first aid and CPR). - Performs
other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The
ideal candidate should possess a Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine,
including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties,
preferably internal medicine. - Possess
a valid certification in ACLS and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or
Pre Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is desirable. - At
least five years’ experience progressively responsible experience in the
medical field is required. - Past
exposure and experience in Emergency Medicine and Occupational Medicine is
desirable. - Prior
experience in Tropical Medicine is highly desirable. Previous
International experience is an advantage.
Language Proficiency: English and French are the working languages
of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral
and written English is required.
of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral
and written English is required.
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism:
- Extensive
knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal
training in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and, preferably in Basic
Cardiovascular Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life
Support (ACLS) or equivalent emergency medical care. - 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; - Takes
responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the
equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
- Works
collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; - Solicits
input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to
learn from others; - Places
team agenda before personal agenda; - Supports
and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions
may not entirely reflect own position; - Shares
credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team
shortcomings.
Planning and 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Organization
Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) as the
Chief Integrated Support Services, Entebbe Support Base (ESB) should express
their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Organization
Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) as the
Chief Integrated Support Services, Entebbe Support Base (ESB) should express
their interest by visiting the UN recruitment website and clicking Apply Now.
Deadline: 10th May, 2014
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