Clinic Physician Job: United Nations Development Project (UNDP)


Job Deadline 28 October

The objective of the United Nations (UN) Clinic is to provide primary clinical care and occupational health services to all locally and internationally recruited personnel of the UN Common System and their recognized dependents, as determined by the UN Medical Services Division (UNMSD). The UN Clinic is administered by UNDP according to guidelines established by the UNMSD.

Clinic Physician (Level ICS-10)

Responsibilities

  • Attend the UN Clinic on a full time basis
  • Assist the UN Physician in the performance of his/her duties
  • Responds to emergency calls during outside office hours when necessary and assists Medical Doctors in providing adequate care
  • Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their recognized dependents
  • Ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate
  • Documents case findings
  • Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, X-rays, laboratory (blood and urine) and other tests as required
  • Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic
  • Facilitates referral to the UN Medical Doctor or to an outside physician, as required
  • Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccine, instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments
  • Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit
  • Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs
  • Participates in work environment assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues
  • Coordinates medical evacuation and cooperates with Medical Services Division in New York and the receiving facilities in home countries
  • Assists in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation
  • Advises evacuees on the requirements for evacuation and or escorts patients if needed
  • Concludes or closes medical evacuation files to enable staff members to submit claims
  • Assist in arrangements for the deceased
  • Designs and implements outreach programs for mission personnel
  • Plans and organizes preventive and promotes medical fairs
  • Perform medical briefing for incoming staff and conduct first aid training
  • Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in clinic, provides care or advice the benefits of preventive medicine accordingly and facilitates referral to the UN Medical Physician or to an outside physician, as indicated
  • Administer minor ‘outpatient’ treatment and immunization requirements
  • Assists in maintaining records of patients’ medical data including consultations and treatment
  • Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to patient’s medical records; patient management and treatment
  • Perform medication, injection, dressing, stitching, foreign body extraction and so on as needed
  • Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

  • Registered Professional Nurse and first level degree from an accredited Baccalaureate
  • Nursing Programme (University) or equivalent such as an accredited Diploma Programme four years
  • Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset
  • Recognized additional training in primary health care and midwifery is desirable
  • HIV/AIDS Management training is desirable
  • Registration with the General Nursing Council and valid practicing license is a requirement
  • Five years of clinical experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment
  • Intensive Care and health administration
  • Supervisory experience in a UN field operation is an asset
  • Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable
  • Experience in Trauma and Emergency care is desirable
  • Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages MS Word, Excel,  is required

How to apply

Visit the link provided and complete the online application form and submit a resume, the Resume must include an updated CV and copies of applicant’s academic records.

Note: Long-listed candidates will be required to take written technical tests in order to qualify for an interview.

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