Senior Staff Nurse- Area Office Jerusalem (For Roster Purposes)

Vacancy Announcement

Senior Staff Nurse, HL03

Deadline for Applications

10 March 2018

Contract Type & Duration

For Roster Purposes

Vacancy Announcement Number

VN/WB/016/2018/X

Duty Station & Department

Area Office Jerusalem - •Health

UNRWA encourages applications from qualified women and welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for professionals like you.

UNRWA's human development goals

UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. UNRWA has identified four human development goals as the focus of the Agency's operations in committing to fostering human development of Palestine refugees by helping them to: lead long and healthy lives, acquire knowledge and skills, achieve decent standards of living and enjoy human rights to the fullest possible extent.

How can you make a difference? 

You will be joining a team of around 5,000 staff in the West Bank Field Office working to foster the human development of some 800,000 registered Palestine refugees.••

The incumbent is responsible to the Head Health Centre (B) or Deputy Head Health Centre (A) and receives technical supervision from Field Nursing Services Officer and/ or Area Nursing Services Officer (as applicable).

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:

•         Acts as principal nursing officer at the health centre and supervises and directs staff nurses and other nursing, midwifery and non-paramedical staff;

•         Ensures the smooth running of the electronic medical record system, including training of nursing staff, replacement of needed equipment and computers, communication, backup system;

•         Supervises the overall process of data collection and reporting;

•         Directs and participates in all activities to ensure that health services are provided within the Family Health Team Approach context;

•         Assists the supervisor in the administration of the health centre; controls and keeps records of equipment, uniforms, linen, sundries and other medical supplies needed for nursing activities; ensures their continued availability and supervises disposal of used items;

•         Supervises and ensures the maintenance of a high standard of cleanliness and infection control in the health centre;

•         Conducts on-the-job training of supervised staff and participates in-services courses as and when required;

•         Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Conditions of service•

Monthly basic salary JD 943.48.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (7.5 % of basic salary staff member contribution,• 15% of basic salary paid by the Agency)

• Dependency allowances (if applicable)

• 30 days of annual leave

• Compulsory medical insurance

Additional information

Not Applicable

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education

A university degree in Nursing from a recognized university;

Possession of a license to practice nursing services (where applicable).

Work experience

At least four years working experience as a qualified nurse provided with a certificate of satisfactory working experience for one year in maternal and child health;

Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.

Language(s)

Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

Desirable qualifications:

•         One year experience in Nursing services at supervisory level.

•         A university degree in public health nursing.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•         Supervisory skills and ability to coach and develop staff;

•         Excellent communication skills; establishes and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;

•         Sound judgment and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;

•         Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;

•         Proficiency in UNRWA's standard computer applications;

•         Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others;

•         Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;

•         Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values.

For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:

••••••••••• https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI

How to apply

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and mobile phone number that you will indicate in your Personal History Profile are accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview can be contacted by e-mail or phone.

The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank accounts.

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General information

This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity, and 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 work environment.

The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.

Date of issue: 24 February 2018