Field Nursing Services Officer - Field Office Jerusalem- Health Department- ( INTERNAL Ad.)

Vacancy Announcement

Field Nursing Services Officer , HL08

Open for INTERNAL candidates Only

Deadline for Applications

16 July 2019

Contract Type & Duration

Fixed-Term Appointment for 3 years (applies to internal candidates on Fixed-Term contract only). However, Ex Emergency Staff who were considered as internal candidates, if recommended for the post, they will be offered Limited Duration Contract. Both modalities include 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/061/2019/I

Duty Station & Department

West Bank Field Office (FOJ)

UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA’s human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency’s operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 4,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.  

Supervisor and Technical Guidance:

The incumbent is responsible to the Deputy Chief, Field Health Program (D/CFHP).

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent:

•         Undertakes periodic and regular supervisory visits to the health Centers to ensure that the work of nursing staff and the work environment are according to technical instructions and approved strategies and in line with the family Health Team approach;

•         Directs, administers, manages and guides the nursing staff: evaluate the achievements of the relevant Agency objectives; provides technical guidance for nursing staff and ensures the proper implementations of technical guidelines ;advises on and oversees the implementation of quality assurance system for nursing services in the health centers to maintain and improve the quality of work and to ansure that the work is in line with the family health team approach;

•         Coordinates with the Health Division Heads the formulation of plans and preparation of study protocols developed and carried out by the Health Department; develops and implements training plans for the nursing staff to reflect the capacity building aspects; supervises the planning, organizing and implementation of the in –service and on- the- job training for the nursing staff; supervises the orientation and training program for newly recruited nursing staff.

•         Advises the D/CFHP on all nursing matters; identifies the requirements of nursing services including medical instruments, furniture and other materials; analyzes bids, controls and manages the nursing budget; carries out technical evaluation of received supplies, advises on changes in the specifications and follows up on their distribution; carries out periodic inventory and stock checking in coordination with the heads of health Centers and Senior Staff Nurses;

•         Checks, verifies and analyses statistical health data and reports related to nursing activities received from the Health Centers and ensures maintenance and completeness of health Center records.

•         Participates in conducting researches and studies interacts with national practice leaders to promote consistency and best practices of primary health care services;

•         Performs such other duties as May assigned.

Conditions of service 

Monthly basic salary JD 1877.04,  plus an allowance of 1000 NIS payable in JD at UNRWA rate, Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable).

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

•         A university degree in Nursing

•         A valid license to practice nursing in the country of duty station ( where applicable)

Work

experience

At least six years’ experience in nursing profession of which three years should have been at a supervisory level.

Language(s)

Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Desirable qualifications:

•         Advanced university degree in nursing or Public Health or other related discipline;

•         Knowledge of epidemiological computer applications.

Additional Information:

•      The incumbent is required to travel frequently in the assigned filed of operation.

•      Possession of a valid driving licenses.

“Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you have written in your Personal History Form are accurate and active. Your statues in relation to the vacancy will be communicated to you via email listed on your Personal History Form.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to provide full, accurate and up to date information in his/her application form. Any missing and/or misleading data may lead to candidate disqualification.”

Equivalency:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

•         Good command of medical terminology;

•         Excellent communication and negotiation skills, sound Judgment and problem solving skills;

•         Supervisory skills and ability to organize and implement training programmes  and to develop staff;

•         Excellent analytical skills;

•         Proficiency in UNRWA standard computer applications;

•         Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

            https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates only. As an Area post, preference will be given to local candidates already based in the duty station of the post.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self-attestation, confirming that they have not committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or international humanitarian law.

Date of issue: 21 June 2019