Midwife (A)-Qalqilia Hospital
- Organization: UNRWA - United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees
- Location:
- Grade: Junior level - L-2, International Limited
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Medical Practitioners
- Sexual and reproductive health
- Closing Date: Closed
UNITED NATIONS RELIEF & WORKS AGENCY
FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST
•INTERNAL & EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
WEST BANK VACANCY NOTICE VN/WB/087/2017/X
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 13 December 2017
POSITION TITLE
Midwife (A)
Grade
L2
DUTY STATION
Qalqilia Hospital
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION
Health/ Nursing Services
1. PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION
The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Senior Staff Nurse in Qalqilia Hospital.
2.•• RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Within the Family health Team (FHT) concepts and approaches and in accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
(A) Provides comprehensive maternal health care services including pre-conception care, antenatal post-natal;
(B) Assesses the health condition of the client and whether she requires a referral to the Medical officer/ Gynecologist;
(C) Pays home visits to check on the health status of mother and child; follows up on defaulters as required;
(D) Advises families on birth spacing and family planning to ensure the well-being and health of all family members; educates groups and individuals on various issues with regards to family planning, maternity and child care;
(E) Complies with all relevant safety, quality, health, and environmental procedures to ensure a healthy and safe work environment; maintains a high standard of infection control to ensure safety of staff and clients;
(F) Provides services through the electronic medical records system (E-Health), including data entry, proper recording and reporting and follow up of defaulters;
(G) Inserts Intra Uterine Device (IUD)• and performs periodic checkups after insertion and takes vaginal swabs for laboratory testing according to the rules and regulations in the host country;
(H) Reviews and analyzes reports related to• maternal health, and shares information on research and related studies in order to help provide optimal care to patients;
(I) Conducts on-the-job training of staff and participate in the training on scientific activities and in-service courses as and when required;
(J) Performs such other duties and assignments as may be required.
3.• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Academic and Professional qualifications
(i) A university Degree in Midwifery from a recognized university or public midwifery institute.
(ii) Possession of a license to practice midwifery in the country of duty station.
Experience
(i) At least three years of experience in a Maternal-Child Health Centre and/or maternity unit/hospital as a midwife;
(ii) Experience in the use of computers and an understating of their use in health applications.
Language
Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
Competencies
(i) Good communication skills and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;
(ii) Good Analytical and problem –solving skills;
(iii) Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
(iv) Adequate computer skills;
(v) Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others.
(vi) Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
(vii) Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values.
4.•• DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Not applicable.
5.•• ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Not applicable.
6.• EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, should less than two qualified candidates are found.
7.•• HOW TO APPLY
• Applicants are required to create a profile and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at http://jobs.unrwa.org. Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered.• Deadline for submitting applications is 13 December 2017. No applications will be considered beyond this date.
• للبدء بعملية التقدم للوظيفة يطلب من المتقدمين التسجيل عبر الموقع الإلكتروني المذكور أعلاه، و ذلك لإنشاء حساب شخصي مستخدماً الرابط Register as a new user" " والذي ينقلك إلى شاشة أخرى تقوم خلالها بالخطوات التالية:
1- إدخال بريدك الإلكتروني، الاسم الأول، إسم العائلة، كلمة السر ومن ثم التأكيد على كلمة السر.•
2- الضغط على زر"Register" لينقلك إلى شاشة جديدة تتضمن طلب التوظيف الخاص بالأنروا.
3- يقوم المتقدم بتعبئة كامل الحقول كما هو مطلوب وفي الأمكنة المخصصة لها.
4- الذهاب إلى الرابط الوظائف المحلية"Local vacancies" ، قم باختيار اسم الإقليم "West Bank" ثم اسم الوظيفة و من ثم الضغط على كلمة" "Apply.
5- عند الانتهاء من تقديم الطلب و الضغط على• "Submit Application"، تأكد من أنك تقدمت للوظيفة المطلوبة.
6- فور انتهائك من تقديم الطلب وفق الإجراءات المنصوص عليها ، يقوم البرنامج بشكل آلي بإرسال رسالة الكترونية إلى بريدك الإلكتروني و يعطي رقم رمزي ، عليك طباعة الرسالة والاحتفاظ بها للمراجعة عند الحاجة.••••
• Appointment to this post is subject to probationary period of one year. Upon satisfactory completion of this period and the continued need of the post, appointment will be confirmed.
• With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency's roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position. The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without re-advertising the vacancy.
• UNRWA is an equal opportunity employer.
• UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking working environment.
•REMUNERATION'S••••
•GRADE••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• : L2
•MONTHLY BASE SALARY••••••• : 871.47• JD + Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.
•DEPENDENCY• ALLOWANCE• : Payable to spouse and up to seven children
•DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY••• : As soon as possible
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.• UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal & external candidates.•
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment process (application, testing, interviewing, etc).• The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts.
UNRWA – WEST BANK FIELD OFFICE• /• PERSONNEL DIVISION JERUSALEM – SHEIKH JARRAH / P.O.
BOX 19149
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