Nurse

The UN Clinics operate, regarding technical matters only, under the general supervision of the UN Medical Director and with the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative in regard to all administrative matters.

The UN Clinic Nurse performs the functions under the immediate supervision of the UN Medical Physician with regards to technical matters only and the overall supervision of the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative for all administrative matters.

The technical supervision of the physician and the medical personnel in the field as well as the technical performance evaluation will be executed by the UN Medical Director or his nominee.  In order to ensure that UNDP should facilitate external access to its Performance Development and Management system to MSD.

Quality nursing services that contribute to the good physical and mental health of staff are provided.

The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the clinic. Accurate analysis and presentation of information from thoroughly researched, and fully documented work strengthens the capacity of the UN Clinic at the duty station and facilitates subsequent action by the supervisor. The incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in the results of work and timely finalization

Duties and Responsibilities:

Competencies:

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: 

Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient

manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise

and resources

Procurement of services for PPE and laboratory equipment for national COVID-19 responses or any outbreak. [link removed]

Access to diagnostics and treatment including private-sector engagement

Ability to research and turn information into useful

knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a

stated need

Ability to provide advice and guidance on managing,

planning, and coordinating medical activities

Ethics and

Guidance

Ability to quickly analyses compels fact patterns and

provide comprehensive, sensitive, and confidential

ethics advice and guidance

Ability to create synergy between team members with

diverse professional and cultural backgrounds, being

able to leverage their broad knowledge and skillsets.

Understands how regulations and professional

standards in UN and Country medical work.

Required Skills and Experience

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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