Human Resources Section invites all interested and qualified candidates to apply for the announced position. All interested candidates should submit their applications (Personal History Profile - P11 and/or CVs) and copies of their educational and work certificates to the Recruitment and Career Development Unit/Human Resources Section via email: minustah-recruitment@un.org. 

Please include also the job opening number of the above position in your e-mail application. Acknowledgment will be sent to short listed candidates only.

Org. Setting and Reporting:

This position is located in MINUSTAH Medical Unit, Les Cayes. The Nurse will report to chief medical under the direct supervision of the Head Nurse.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, a nurse at this level will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings.
• Performs diagnostic and screening test such as ECG, X-rays, laboratory (blood and urine), and other tests as required.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; provides care/advice accordingly or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Officer or to an outside physician, as indicated.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:  Shows pride in work and 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.  

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. 

Education

High School Diploma and diploma in nursing. National registration and license are required.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience in nursing.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For the

position advertised, fluency in oral and written English and French is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.