UN Health Manager (Open to Internal & External Applicants)

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Background and Organizationsl Context 

As in many Programme Countries, UN field personnel in Ghana are exposed to various health and security hazards that may result in disease, psychological trauma and life-threatening injuries. Dedicated, effective primary health, occupational health and emergency medical services may mitigate negative outcomes of trauma, injuries and health complications and provide better chances for saving lives as well as faster and better recovery.

The Health Manager, UN Clinic Physician, is part of the UN common services of the UN country team in Ghana and administered by UNDP. In that context UNCT, after long consultation and evaluation of health conditions in Ghana has decided to recruit a national Physician.

The incumbent will attend to the UN Clinic on a full-time basis and provide medical services to staff members and their dependents. Also, he/she will facilitate medical evacuations and cooperate with headquarters offices on all related matters. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day running of the UN Clinic, and he/she manages the UN Clinic staff and physical assets (equipment and inventories), ensures consistent delivery of high-quality medical services to UN staff. The incumbent will also be responsible for medical examinations of staff: a responsibility he/she will share with other designated UN Physicians.

Position Purpose

The UN Clinic in Accra is part of the UN Common Services of the UN Country Team in Ghana and is administered by UNDP Ghana. The clinic operates under the overall coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana and is managed by the UN Health Manager for Ghana.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator for Ghana (for administrative matters), and the Deputy Director of the Division of Healthcare Management Occupational Safety, the incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the UNDP DRR P&O and/or her/his delegate with regards to administrative matters and under the general supervision of the UN Medical Director with regards to technical matters. The incumbent will provide clinical services including medical consultations and emergency care, and supervise the overall work of the UN Clinic medical staff (nurses, lab technicians, administrative staff and support staff). The incumbent will promote proactive occupational health policies, best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with the Administration. This will include outreach to staff and dependents in the areas of preventative health. The incumbent is expected to take part in the HIV work in the UN workplace as outlined in UN Cares and UN Plus. He/she  is part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with DSS in implementing Casevac and mass casualty response. As per UN standards for full-time positions, and especially given the expectation that the UN Doctor be available to handle emergencies outside of working hours, the incumbent is not permitted to take on additional private work outside of this contract.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Accountabilities
Within delegated authority, the UN Health Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

1. Clinic Service Management:

2. Medical Administration: 

3.  Supervisory Administration:

4. Advisory, liaison and representation:

Other 

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core: 
Achieve Results

Think Innovatively

Learn Continuously

Adapt with Agility 

Act with Determination     

Engage and Partner

Enable Diversity and Inclusion    

Cross-functional & Technical competencies 

Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management
    

Business Development - Knowledge Facilitation     

Business Management - Resource Management   

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness-  Effectiveness     

Business Direction and Strategy- Strategic Thinking   

2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Event planning and execution    

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Experience:

Language Requirements 

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. 

Probation

For all new UNDP fixed term appointments (FTA), including for staff members being transferred or seconded to UNDP under the Inter-Organization Agreement concerning Transfer, Secondment or Loan of Staff, on an appointment of more than one year, continuation of the appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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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