Result of Service

Ensuring emergency stabilization of patients Arranging patient transport as necessary. Emergency and Ambulance Services including coordinating both ground and air ambulance services and taking action during mass casualty incidents. Delivery of emergency care Patient Care Coordination: Health Education and Training: Implementing health promotion programs with a focus on first aid, occupational safety, and disease outbreak

Work Location

Addis Ababa

Expected duration

9 Months

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Health Care Center is tasked with delivering both core and non-core health services to all United Nations staff members and their eligible dependents stationed in Ethiopia. This mandate encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including supporting staff and their families during various disasters and pandemics, managing medical evacuations, and undertaking other activities that contribute to staff well-being. The role of the General Practitioner (GP) includes clinical duties, emergency response, and disaster preparedness activities to safeguard the health and safety of UN staff and their dependents. Under the overall guidance of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), the General Practitioner (GP) is responsible for the following duties and responsibilities: ● Attend to emergency cases and walk-in patients, ensuring prompt and effective clinical care. ● Conduct thorough patient assessments, diagnose illnesses, and provide appropriate treatment. ● Refer patients to specialists or higher-level care facilities when necessary, ensuring continuity of care. ● Provides standby duties during emergencies ● Participate in Basic Life Support and First AID training as well as advanced life support and any other emergency trainings for health care professionals ● Deliver health education to patients and staff on preventive health, disease management, and healthy lifestyles. ● Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of public health programs and campaigns organized by the Health Care Center. ● Maintain accurate and confidential medical records in accordance with UN protocols and local regulations. ● Collaborate with other health professionals, including nurses, specialists, and administrative staff, to ensure holistic patient care. ● Keep abreast of current medical developments, guidelines, and best practices relevant to primary care and public health. ● Can be deployed to other UNHCC satellite clinics as per organizational need

Qualifications/special skills

Education Medical degree (MD or equivalent) from a recognized institution. Current unrestricted registration with the medical licensing authority of Ethiopia is required. Emergency Training on BLS, ALS, PHTLS or Equivalent is mandatory Experience · Minimum of Seven years’ experience as a General Practitioner, preferably in a hospital or Poly clinic setting. · Experience in emergency medicine and primary care is highly desirable. · Demonstrated ability to deliver health education and participate in public health programs. · Work Experience in an internal organization is an advantage · Experience as instructor in emergency training (BLS, First AID, ALS) is an advantage Required Skills/Competencies Professionalism: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of clinical, occupational, and tropical medicine. Shows pride in work and achievements, upholds professional competence, and exhibits mastery of the subject matter. Acts conscientiously and efficiently to fulfill commitments, adheres to deadlines, and achieves results. Displays motivation driven by professional values, perseveres in addressing difficult problems and challenges, and maintains composure in stressful circumstances. Take responsibility for decisions made in the performance of duties. Client Orientation: Views all recipients of services as “clients” and seeks to understand their perspectives. Develops and sustains productive partnerships by earning clients’ trust and respect, identifies client needs, and matches them with suitable solutions. Remains informed about internal and external developments in the client environment to anticipate potential issues, keeps clients updated about progress or setbacks, and ensures timely delivery of projects and services. 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.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the job advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Additional Information

Special Notice: 1. Although this position falls under ECA where the recruitment and selection process is managed; the contract administration will be handled through United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) under contract term of "Local Individual Contractor Agreement". 2. The UN Clinic is working hours are 24/7 which are covered under 12 hours shift-based schedules based on organizational needs. The selected candidate is expected to work maximum 37.5 hours per week with 12 hours per one shift. Any extra working hours will be covered through compensatory time-off (CTO); No overtime payment will be applicable. 3. Evaluation of qualified candidates will consist of a technical assessment test followed by a competency-based interview. 4. The Selected Candidate can be deployed to other UNHCC satellite clinics as per organizational need. 5. THIS IS A LOCALLY RECRUITED POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE ETHIOPIAN NATIONALS OR APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS A VALID RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT IN ETHIOPIA ARE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A work permit or License to practice in Ethiopia is required

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.


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