Medical Doctor
Bambari
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Bambari
- Grade: Volunteer - International Specialist - Internationally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Medical Practitioners
- Medical Doctor
- Closing Date: Closed
Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the MINUSCA Medical Officer/Chief Medical Section, the UN Volunteer Medical Doctor will be responsible for:
· Attending the MINUSCA Medical Clinic/satellite clinics on a full time basis;
· Daily medical consultations of MINUSCA personnel (UN civilian personnel, national and international Contractors, uniformed personnel);
· Overseeing the work of all the other staff in the clinic (doctors, nurses and drivers);
· Being on call during and outside office hours, to observe and treat emergencies in the medical clinic or in their accommodation;
· Maintaining the medical preparedness of the clinic to respond to emergency conditions;
· Responding to emergency treatment due to trauma; conducting triage to prioritize emergency treatment;
· Maintaining medication and medical supply stock through timely requests to the mission pharmacist;
· Providing vaccinations for all MINUSCA staff;
· Conducting health education and sensitization on health topics, including HIV/AIDS;
· Arranging consultation with specialists in mission area or outside CAR for UN staff, when required;
· Establishing good relations with reliable hospitals and other private medical facilities;
· Maintaining emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency situations;
· Conducting entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members;
· Maintaining medical records of all UN personnel served by the clinic; observing medical confidentiality;
· Advising health and hygiene precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station;
· Conducting Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Verification Inspections;
· Performing other related functions, when required by the Chief Medical Officer/Chief Medical Services;
· When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring and formal and on-the-job training;
Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level Doctoral degree Educational additional commentsDegree level: Doctoral degree
Type of Degree: Graduate of Doctor of Medicine or the equivalent.
Required experience 36 Months Experience remarkAt least 3 years of progressively responsible practical experience in the field of Medicine; experience in Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine an asset; practical experience working in a cross-cultural environment would be an advantage.
Also required:
- Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate orally effectively;
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Language skills- English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
- French(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
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