United Nations Office at Nairobi Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya

United Nations Office at Nairobi Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org).

The post is located in the UNON Joint Medical Service at the Dadaab duty station. Under the direct supervision of Chief, Joint Medical Service, the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

Perform day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. attending to walk-in clinic,

Medical evacuations, emergencies - provide advice, coordination and direct clinical intervention as may be required c) Pre-placement and periodic medical examinations,

Immunizations, etc;

Refer staff to and follow up with outside specialists as necessary;

Provide health education and medical counselling to clients;

Organize/Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues

Be on call for emergencies 24/7 as may be required to cover the clinic during off hours

Medico Administrative Duties:

Advise on, and implement United Nations medical standards, policies, and procedures for recruitment, periodic clearances, sick leave, medical insurance, disability medical evacuations and disaster planning.

Under supervision by the chief:

Manage the day-to-day operations and medical support of the Joint Medical Service Dadaab; manage and develop the performance of the nurse; ensure availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment

Ensure appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the duty station's medical capabilities and preventive strategies (e.g. occupational health, disaster planning, health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation(CPR).

Supervisory Administrative Duties:

Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;

Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

Undertake medical examinations (entry, periodic) according to UN guidelines and procedures

Undertake 'outpatient' treatment and immunization requirements

Responsible for regular reporting on clinic activities, medical facilities available locally and other statistical information as may be required.

Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

Ensures that requirements, background information used for data analysis are documented.

Perform any other tasks as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:

Knowledge of and hands on experience in clinical medicine.

The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management.

Shows pride in work and in achievements.

Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.

Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving

results.

Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:

Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.

Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.

Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience.

Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Planning and Organizing:

Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required.

Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.

Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Uses time efficiently.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Medicine, Surgery or Public health (M.Med/ MPH) or in a related clinical area is required. A first-level university degree (Bachelor's in medicine and Surgery, MBChB) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. Must be Registered with Kenya Medical and Dental Practitioners Board.

Proficiency in computer skills, particularly in MS Office software and use of databases, is required. Certification in occupational health and safety is desirable.

Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical medical practice in field environment, hospital environment, pre-hospital environment or related area is required.

At least two (2) years experience working in a busy Accident and Emergency Unit, Intensive Care Unit or Aeronautical medicine is required.

Experience in managing infectious diseases is desirable.

Experience in occupational health and safety at the work place setting is desirable.

Experience in counseling and/or stress management is desirable.

Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English and fluency in Swahili or Kiswahili is required.

Knowledge of a second UN official language is desirable.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; United Nations Office at Nairobi Medical Officer Jobs in Kenya

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