The MONUSCO Administration invites qualified internal and external applicants and staff members in the relevant occupational group to apply for the position highlighted below.
- POST TITLE AND LEVEL: NURSE, GL-6
- DATE OF ISSUANCE: 24 August 2011
- DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: 7 September 2011
- SECTION: MEDICAL
- DUTY STATION: KINSHASA
- VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: MONUSCO/27/MED/11
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
RESPONSABILITIES:
Under the guidance of the Medical Officer and supervision of the Head Nurse, she/he;
I. Responsible for reception of patients:
- Registration of personnel details (Name, ID,)
- Assisting patients with completion of form.
- collaborating with the nurses for further medical attention to patients (appointments for vaccinations, consultations, etc)
II. Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care;
III. Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, Eye test and other tests as required.
- She/he will dispense drugs as prescribed by the Medical Officer.
IV. Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; provides care/advice as prescribed by the Medical Officer.
V. Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessment, and addresses other occupational health issues.
VI. Performs other related duties as required.
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
- Staff across the Organization
- Personnel in office of Staff Counselor
- Security officers
- Physicians and nurses outside the UN
- Delegates and NGO Representatives
- Visitors
Results Expected:
- Provides quality nursing services that contribute to the good physical and mental health of the staff of the Organisation.
Competencies:
- Professionalism: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and travel nursing. Formal training in CPR and, preferably, in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Knowledge of major medical office equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations. Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them. Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skill. Shows pride in work and in 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
- Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
- 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.
- Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
- Creativity: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
- 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.
- Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
- Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
Qualifications:
- I. Education: University degree (B.S. or equivalent) in nursing. National registration and license are required.
- II. Experience: Several years of experience in nursing or related area.
Completed detailed application documentation as specified above referring should be forwarded to the attention of: MONUSCO Human Resources Section Kinshasa with reference:
Vacancy # MONUSCO/27/MED/11
Or to this email address: [email protected]
Not later than the established deadline. Short-listed candidates will be called for a test.
Applications from qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged.
Applicants should indicate the vacancy announcement number on the applications and on the envelope.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
