Exciting Medical Opportunity at UNDP. 2024

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June 7, 2024

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Exciting Medical Opportunity at UNDP. 2024

Location: Yaoundé, Cameroon
Job Identification: 18694
Posting Date: 06/04/2024, 06:53 PM
Apply Before: 06/19/2024, 05:59 AM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Agency: UNDP
Grade: NOC
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Practice Area: Health
Bureau: Regional Bureau for Africa
Contract Duration: 1 Year with Possibility for Extension
Required Languages: French
Desired Languages: English

Job Description

Background

At UNDP, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental principles that guide our work. We value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate. We foster inclusion to ensure all personnel can contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Our commitment to leaving no one behind means increasing representation of underserved populations. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations. Learn more about working at UNDP, including our values and inspiring stories.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Present in 170 countries and territories, UNDP works to eradicate poverty, reduce inequalities and exclusion, and build resilience so that countries can continue to progress. As the United Nations’ lead agency for development, UNDP plays a key role in supporting countries to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In Cameroon, as part of the 2020-2024 country program, UNDP’s intervention focuses on three programmatic priorities:

Inclusive governance and peacebuilding
Inclusive growth and promotion of the private sector
Environmental sustainability and resilience to the adverse effects of climate change

This program aims to contribute to the creation of a peaceful and resilient Cameroonian society where citizens regain confidence in their institutions, live in an environment of peace, are resilient to crises, enjoy a fair justice system, and benefit from inclusive growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

United Nations personnel in the field are exposed to various health and security risks that can lead to illness, psychological trauma, and fatal injuries. The United Nations Clinic Medical Specialist, a specialist in primary health and emergency medical services, mitigates these risks by providing life-saving services and promoting rapid recovery.

The Medical Specialist works under the overall supervision of the Health Manager of the United Nations Clinic for technical tasks and under the full supervision of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System for administrative tasks. The Doctor is part of a medical team working under the authority of the Health Manager of the United Nations Clinic in Yaoundé and shares tasks with fellow doctors. The United Nations Clinic is under the overall supervision of the United Nations Resident Coordinator for administrative matters and the Medical Director at Headquarters for technical matters.

The primary role of the United Nations Clinic is to provide high-quality healthcare to staff and their dependents. The Medical Specialist will also deputize for the head physician in managing the clinic medically and administratively in the event of their absence.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

Clinical Duties:

Attend the United Nations Clinic on a full-time basis.
Respond to acute emergencies following international protocols such as advanced trauma life support and advanced cardiac life support.
Perform triage and primary stabilization.
Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, including walk-in clinic, pre-placement, periodic medical examinations, and immunizations.
Provide health education.
Address work environment and occupational health issues.
Undertake medical examinations for UNDP and UN Agencies’ international and local staff and dependents.
Diagnose and recommend treatment for all staff visiting the Clinic daily.
Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic. Undertake house calls when required.
Responsible for entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members who choose to use the UN Clinic.

Medical Administrative Duties:

Liaise with other clinics, local medical facilities, and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations.
Follow United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations.
Recommend and facilitate medical evacuations for UN staff and their dependents.
Handle all paperwork and reporting procedures for medical evacuations following UN Rules and procedures.
Ensure proper follow-up on all cases.
Apply terms of reference in UNDP POPP for rules and regulations regarding UN Clinic operations.
Establish good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities, blood banks, and local physicians.
Maintain contact with United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to facilitate their availability as required.
Ensure that medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner.
Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment.
Replenish first aid kits and other essential medical supplies at duty stations.
Recommend procurement of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment, ensuring inventory is kept.
Prepare and send periodic reports of clinic functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments.
Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station.

Supervisory Administration:

Deputize for the head physician in managing the clinic medically and administratively in their absence.
Supervise and distribute work to nurses and other clinic staff.
Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations, ensuring the availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
Implement training programs to maintain and develop medical capabilities, such as health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid, and CPR.
Regularly report on clinic activities, local medical facilities, and other statistical information.
Supervise and distribute work to the clinic’s nurse(s) and staff.

Other Duties:

Perform other duties within the functional profile as necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: Plan and control own work, pay attention to detail, deliver quality work on time.
Think Innovatively: Be open to creative ideas, solve problems pragmatically, make improvements.
Continuous Learning: Be open-minded and curious, share knowledge, learn from mistakes, ask for feedback.
Adapt with Agility: Adapt to change, manage ambiguity, be flexible.
Act Decisively: Demonstrate dynamism and motivation, act calmly in adversity, be confident.
Engage and Partner: Demonstrate compassion, build positive relationships.
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate and respect differences, be aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination.

Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies:

Duty of Care: Knowledge of occupational safety, health, and well-being concepts and methods, and the ability to apply them in developing strategies, policies, and management systems.
Psychosocial Support: Certified qualification to provide psychosocial counseling services to teams and individual staff.
Document and Records Management: Global document management, including registration, retention policy, storage, and archiving.
Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations’ policy on ethics, including the Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity.
Public Relations: Ability to build and maintain a positive public image of the organization, its mandate, and brand.
Effective Decision Making: Ability to make timely and efficient decisions in line with authority, expertise, and resources.
Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately to client needs, provide consistent solutions, and deliver quality results.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Doctoral degree or Advanced University Degree in Medicine from an accredited university.
Current license to practice medicine in the home country.
Postgraduate degree in the field of medicine, preferably in Family Practice or Internal Medicine.
Formal training and certification in CPR, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care.

Experience:

Minimum of 5 years of continuous and practical experience in general medicine, with at least 2 years in occupational health medicine and/or travel medicine activities.
Experience in tropical medicine in developing countries or conflict areas is highly desirable.
Experience using computer tools and UN medical platforms (Earthmed, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Previous experience in the UN medical system or international medical experience is desirable.
Experience with UN MedEvac processes is an advantage.
At least 2 years of experience as a health facility manager is an advantage.

Other Requirements:

Valid certification in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
Fluency in French is required.
Knowledge of local languages is required.
Knowledge of another UN language (English) is highly desirable.

Disclaimer

Important Information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders):
Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. Applicants for professional-level posts must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship before commencement of employment. UNDP cannot provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and advises applicants to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers.

Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters:
UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements.

Non-Discrimination:
UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation, misconduct, harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to

these standards and principles.

Equal Opportunity:
UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status.

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