Monusco: Associate Medical Officer, NO-B

ASSOCIATE MEDICAL OFFICER, NO-B

DATE OF ISSUANCE:                                     14 March 2013

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:                  05 April 2013  

DUTY STATION:                                             Kinshasa        

JOB OPENING NUMBER:                                MONUSCO/07/HIV- AIDS/2013

This vacancy is open exclusively to the nationals of the Democratic Republic of the Congo

United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties: 

Clinical Duties:

·            Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in counseling and testing

·            Provide and/or arrange for treatment, care and support to staff members and dependants living with or affected by HIV/AIDS

·            Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, including Post Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV, etc.

·            Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary

·            Follows-up with outside specialists

• Provide VCT services in Kinshasa and provide technical support to sector-based HIV/AIDS counselors
• Participates in drafting and implementation of VCT protocol of the Mission
• Design the annual HIV/AIDS counseling Program
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, special and annual reports on VCT, AIDS Related deaths, repatriations and cases of HIV and other STIs
• Assure Quality control of VCT services in the Mission
• Plans, monitors and evaluates up activities of HIV/AIDS Counselors in the Mission

·            Plans and provides VCT Training for HIV Counselors

·            Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues

Medico Administrative Duties:

·            Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities

·            Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding referrals, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations

·            Collects and shares relevant HIV/AIDS information with the HIV/AIDS unit team

Supervisory Administration:

·            Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of VCT Supplies and proper functioning of VCCT Centers in the Mission

·            Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the required capacity for Quality VCT and HIV/AIDS prevention.

General:

·            Performs other related duties as required.

 

Work implies frequent interaction with the following:

Staff at large; staff within work unit;

Staff counselors;

Mission Medical Section personnel;

All UN Agency Clinics;

Military Physicians;

Physicians and representatives of Laboratories, Pharmaceutical Companies, Medical Associations and Societies.

 

Results Expected:

 Achieves goals and objectives through the provision of high level medical support to ensure the sound physical and mental health of UN staff in the field.

Competencies:

Professionalism : Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. 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. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and 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.

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

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.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:     Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine, including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine

Experience:    A minimum of two years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine.

Language:      Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

 

Important Notice to Internal Candidates

 

Experience acquired at the GL-5 and below levels shall not be counted as qualifying experience when applying for positions at the Professional level. 

 

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