CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: UN Operation in Côte d'Ivoire
Country: Côte d'Ivoire
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

This position is located in Abidjan, in the Medical Section of the United Nations Mission in Cote d’Ivoire. The Medical Officer reports to the Chief Medical Officer.Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer P-3 will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Medical Officers.):

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, consult emergency patients,

• 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.

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 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, HIV/AIDS prevention, 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.

Qualifications;

Experience: A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience. Experience of working in the UN or an International organization especially in conflict areas and adverse living conditions is required.

Education: Doctorate (MD) with experience in infectious disease control and occupational medicine. ACLS/BCLS certification and /or certification in tropical and travel medicine is required.

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

How to apply:

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

Cover Letter Personal History Profile (visit https://inspira.un.org to generate a PHP)

Proof of required academic credentials (for external applicants)

Employment verification letter from most recent employer (for external applicants)

Last two completed Performance Appraisal or two Reference Letters for external applicants

ALL SUBMISSIONS TO BE SENT TO:

Contact Name:Fatima Coulibaly Email Address: coulibaly@un.org Copy (cc): Stephanie Appell Email Address: appell@un.org