• In consultation with the UN Physician, manages critical emergency cases;
• Provide treatment for all patients attending the clinic as prescribed by UN Doctor including dressings, injections, dispensation and immunities;
• Assist the UN Physician with referral services and evacuations;

Ensure efficient communication and record keeping, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Maintain records of all visits and treatments;
• Maintain blood donor register;
• Provide information on medical practitioners and medical facilities available in the country;
• Provide information on health requirements for travel abroad and give advice to local and international staff;
• Ability to train staff in emergency medicine and any other health issues;

Provision of administrative functions, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

• Prepare mission medical kit and arrange for drugs to up country stations whenever necessary;
• General Day to day running of the clinic administrative and supervisory work;
• Translation to Doctor / patient into English / local language;
• Assist the UN Clinic with Cost Recovery Programme (CRP);
• Any other duties as may be assigned.

• Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills;

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work
• Strong IT skills;
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;

Leadership and Self-Management

• Focuses on result for the client;
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
• Remains calm, in control and good humoured even when under pressure;
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities ;

Professionalism – Knowledge of the UN systems.

• Demonstrates ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records;
• Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours;
• Planning and Organising – Demonstrated effective organisational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner;
• Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts;

• State Registered Nurse Diploma with further qualification in either Anesthesia/ICU/Midwifery/Theater training;
• Critical Care and Trauma Certificate;
• Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life support;
• Computer Literacy;

Experience:    

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Critical Emergency Care and administration;
• Experience in capacity development on health matters at international level is desirable;
• Prowess to produce internationally acceptable reports;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of another UN language is an added advantage.;

Language Requirements:  

• Fluency in written and spoken English and basic working knowledge in both Shona and Ndebele.

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.

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