Medical Officer, Nairobi- jobs vacancy

• Country: Kenya
• City: Nairobi
• Grade: P-4
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Closing date: Thursday, 29 September 2016

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Posting Title: MEDICAL OFFICER, P4
Job Code Title: MEDICAL OFFICER
Department/ Office: United Nations Support Office in Somalia
Duty Station: NAIROBI
Posting Period: 15 September 2016-29 September 2016
Job Opening number: 16-MED-UNSOS-65106-F-NAIROBI (M)
Staffing Exercise ID: N/A
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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.
Organizational Setting and Reporting
This position is located within the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), duty station Nairobi. The Medical Officer will report to the Chief, Medical Section in the overall management of medical support to all mission components by planning, coordinating and delivering of medical services including management of staff and budgetary resources.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties: CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies,
• 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.
• Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

MEDICO ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Ensures adherence to medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and medical evacuations/repatriations as per United Nations policies and guidelines.
• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission
• Manages/Supports day-to-day operations
• Deputizes for the Senior/Chief Medical Officer during his/her absence.

.Under the guidance of the CMO, drafts SOPs for use by the medical staff.
SUPERVISORY ADMINISTRATION:

• Supervises laboratory technicians nurses and medical administrative staff; ensures availability of drugs and 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).

Participates actively in the preparation and submission of medical section's budget.
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.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Education
Currently registered to practice medicine in own country or another UN member state is required. Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or equivalent in medicine. Residency in one of the medical specialities, preferably internal medicine. Qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of residency. Training and experience in Tropical Medicine is highly desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations. For this position, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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, including but not limited to, respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to, whether they have committed or are alleged to have committed criminal offences or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
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.
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