Result of Service

This position is located in the United Nations Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central African Republic (MINUSCA). The incumbent will perform his/her duties under the overall guidance of the Chief Medical Officer.

Work Location

Bangui level 1 Clinic

Expected duration

One year

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Duties: • Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies. • Undertakes day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, prepares UN staff for travelling, providing them 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. Medical 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 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/special skills

Education Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine, including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine. Experience working in conflict or post-conflict environment is an advantage. Computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft applications and internet utilization, is required. Experience in working with electronic medical records is highly desirable A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine. Experience working in conflict or post-conflict environment is an advantage. Computer literacy, specifically with Microsoft applications and internet utilization, is required. Experience in working with electronic medical records is highly desirable.

Languages

Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this posting, fluency in French and Sango (both oral and written) are required with working knowledge of the English language. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include written test and competency-based interview.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.