Sep 27, United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan

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United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) with duty station in Juba, in the Medical Section and under the Service Delivery Pillar of the Mission Support Division. The Medical Officer will report to the Chief Medical Officer. Juba is classified in the “E” category and as a non-family duty station.

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Clinical Duties:

  • Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies,
  • Undertake 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 staff to outside specialists as necessary.
  • Follows-up with outside specialists.
  • Provides health education and health promotion programs.
  • Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
  • Attends to medical Duty Calls after working hours.

    Medico Administrative Duties:

  • Liaises 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 medical SOPs, business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission.
  • Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.

    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, first aid and CPR).

    General:

  • Performs other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    • Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and 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 & 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.

    Education

  • Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine, including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine is required.

    Work Experience

  • A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine is required.
  • Experience in managing a medical team is required.
  • Experience with pandemic response in a United Nations Common System field operation (inclusive of peacekeeping missions, Agencies, Funds and Programmes) or similar international organizations or non-governmental organization in a conflict or post-conflict setting is desirable.
  • Experience with coordinating / participating in professional medical networks is desirable.

    Languages

  • English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

    How to Apply

    For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan

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