Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Medical Services Unit of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), with the duty station in Abyei. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer or their designate.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Senior Nurse will be responsible for the following duties: • Oversee daily clinical activities and ensure the roster for emergency medical coverage outside regular working hours, including UN public holidays and weekends. • Plan and requisition the clinic’s medical material, supplies, and equipment needs. • Liaise with and coordinate with the Pharmacy unit to establish essential contracts for the mission. • Support the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in coordinating with all stakeholders involved in CASEVAC/MEDVEAC and mass casualty incidents. • Provide medical support during evacuation and repatriation, and escort patients if needed. • Ensure medical records are uploaded to the EarthMed system timely and accurately to enable case managers to complete medical clearances, incident reports, medical evacuations, sick leave certificates, and disability recommendations. • Create and implement logistic plans to support field satellite clinics and follow up on their implementation, including assisting in arrangements for deceased personnel. • Develop and implement outreach programs for mission personnel. • Plan and organize preventive medical care training and promote medical fairs. • Publish periodic public health awareness bulletins on ongoing outbreaks and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in consultation with the CMO. • Ensure the isolation center is maintained to handle any upsurge of contagious diseases. • Perform medical briefings for incoming staff and conduct first aid training, arranging first aid kits for UN personnel deployed in deep field locations. • Oversee the maintenance and distribution of medical inventory and supplies on an ad hoc basis for the mission clinics and local community as required and guided by the mission management. • Assist the CMO in verifying bills generated for services provided by hospitals in regional evacuation centers. • Assist in contract performance management evaluation along with the pharmacy team, bringing attention to the CMO prior to final evaluation. • Actively participate in supporting the telehealth project in coordination with UNHQ and field medical facilities. • Prepare and update monthly medical reports from UNOE and TCC health facilities in the electronic system. • Carry out other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others, and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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 decisions, 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.

Education

A Registered Professional Nurse who has graduated from either an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program (University) or an accredited Diploma Program (4 years) is required.

Job – Specific Qualification

A license to practice nursing is required. Valid certifications in ECG, CPR, PHTLS, or a similar course is required.

Work Experience

At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in general nursing, including intensive care and health administration is required. Experience managing clinical teams or coordinating medical evacuation or mass casualty responses is required. Experience in the management of medical inventory and supply requisitions is required Prior experience in maintaining medical records in database systems such as EarthMed or similar platforms is desirable Prior experience developing and implementing outreach programs, preventative care training, or public health awareness campaigns is desirable Experience working in hospital and/or clinic management, including supervisory responsibilities, is required Experience working in an international organization is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.

Assessment

Previously rostered candidates are not subject to any further assessment and as such, will not be invited for such an assessment.

Special Notice

This “Recruit from Roster” job opening is only open to roster applicants who are already placed on pre-approved rosters, following a review by a United Nations Central Review Body. Only roster applicants who were placed on rosters with similar functions at the same level are considered to be eligible candidates. Eligible applicants receive an email inviting them to apply. Rostered applicants are encouraged to apply only if they are interested and available to take up the position at the duty station/s specified in the Job Opening. Applying to this job opening carries an expectation to accept the offer, if selected.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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.