Clinical Nurse (PN173578)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The aim of the EMRO Medical unit is to provide medical and nursing care to EMRO staff and country office staff , including medical evacuations and all other services

Description Of Duties

The incumbent will perform the following duties:CClinical nursing:a) Administer medicaments for minor ailments and first-aidb) Inoculate and vaccinate staff members and their dependents.c) Provide advice to staff in undergoing entry and periodic medical examinations, conduct physical exams such as ECG, eye examiniations.d) Advise staff members on specialised doctors and hospitals for treatment .e) In coordination with the RSP, be responsible for the admissions of the staff members in case of medical evacuation.f) Provide counselling to staff member on medical problems.g) Prepare staff member for mission travel: Give advice of the medical fitness on the system, advise on necessary vaccinationsh) As delegated by RSP, evaluate, define and manage annual requirements for vaccines, medicines and equipments, and manage the pharmacy (place order, receive dekiveries, manage and computerize stock)i) Regularly update medical service inventory.j) Support the RSP in carrying out programmes to promote safety ( eg. first aid in the workplace)k) Assist the RSP with administrative and medical issues during consultations.Administrative functions:a) Correspond/Communicate with/Instruct staff in connection with medical examinations, sick leave, maternity leave, duty incurred accidents.b) Brief newly appointed staff members assigned either to the Regional Office or in the field, on subjects related to hygiene and sanitary conditions; Anti-malaria prophylaxis in required countries.c) Maintain the confidential medical files of staff members in EMRO region;d) Ensure that PREVENTIEL medical data base is updated with all necessary documents in a timely manner.e) Prepare invoices for clearance by RSPf) Coordinate dates, invitations to meetings, meetings minutes, and distribute information and records as may be required.g) Work in collaboration with the RSP office team to ensure smooth workflow.h) When required, represent physicians on committee on Health and safety at work and participate in working groups.Achievement activities include: - A smooth running of the Medical Centre; Efficient medical and nursing services to all Regional Office staff.

Required Qualifications

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary school supplemented by a post secondary school paramedical training in nursing

Desirable: University degree in nursing

Experience

Essential: At least 8 years of practical experience as a nurse in hospital / dispensary

Desirable: Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing, planning and organizing. Additional experience in emergency care, occupational medicine as well as in administration is an added asset

Skills

Ability to develop good working relationships with members of the staff at all levels;2. Ability to develop empathy with patients and to work in harmony with persons of different nationalities, education and culture;3. Ability to establish priority and to plan and coordinate own work plan;4. Commitment to continuous Learning;5. Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the nursing field;6. General and clinical nursing skills7. Inventory/records maintance skills

WHO Competencies

WHO global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

'(3) Communication

Producing results

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic.

Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at EGP 201,105 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

Additional Information

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

Grade

G6

Contractual Arrangement

Fixed-Term Appointment

Contract duration

12 months

Job Posting

Aug 17, 2017, 2:56:23 PM

Closing Date

Sep 16, 2017, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

Egypt-Cairo

Organization

EM/DAF General Management

Schedule

Full-time