UNDP Jobs - 61522- UN Clinic Nurse

UN Clinic Nurse

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Mar-2016

Application Deadline :

16-Nov-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-3

Duration of Initial Contract :

six months (subject to extention depending upon performance)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The UN Clinic is administered by UNDP according to the guideline of UN Clinic 2014. The UN clinic provides the services to UN Staffs and their eligible dependents. The functions are clinical, counselling, awareness about health, curative, preventive etc. It is a unit to deliver the function with 4 staffs. It needs a good team work to run the UN Clinic smoothly.

Duties and Responsibilities

The UN Clinic Nurse performs the functions under the immediate supervision of the UN Medical Physician with regards to technical matters only and the overall supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator for all administrative matters. The technical supervision of the physician and the medical personnel in the field In order to ensure that UNDP should facilitate external access to its Performance Development and Management system.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Clinical Technical Duties

Within delegated authority, the Nurse shall be responsible for the following duties:

Attend the UN Clinic on a full time basis;
Assist the UN Physician in the performance of his/her duties;
Responds to emergency calls during outside office hours when necessary and assists Medical Doctors in providing adequate care;
Give first-aid and advice to the staff and their recognized dependents;
Ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate;
Documents case findings;
Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic;
Facilitates referral to the UN Medical Doctor or to an outside physician, as required;
Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit;
Assists in providing medical support during evacuation and repatriation;
Advises evacuees on the requirements for evacuation and/or escorts patients if needed;
Plans and organizes preventive and promotes medical fairs;
Assess needs of clients visiting the walk-in clinic, provides care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine etc.) accordingly and facilitates referral to the UN Medical Physician or to an outside physician, as indicated;
Administer minor “outpatient” treatment and immunization requirements;
Assists in maintaining records of patients' medical data including consultations and treatment;
Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to patient’s medical records; patient management and treatment;
Perform medication, injection, dressing, stitching, foreign body extraction and so on as needed;
Performs other related duties as required.

Administrative duties

Maintain the UN Clinic in good order and keep the inventory of medical supplies and equipment up-to-date and be prepared for disaster;
Coordinate and supervise the work of other UN Dispensary personnel i.e.
Ambulance Driver and Cleaner;
Check equipment and supplies on a daily, weekly, monthly and yearly basis and maintain them in working order;
Ensures that medical instruments are properly sterilized and maintains hygiene and cleanliness of the dispensary;
Enter medical data of patients into register, patient's file, and electronic databases;
Schedule consultations with the UN Physician for eligible staff and dependents;
Ensure a proper and safe disposal of hazardous material and medical waste in close coordination with the Medical Physician,
Identifies and plans clinics’ material, supplies and equipment requirements and raises requisitions accordingly;
Liaises with Procurement Section and Supply Section to establish essential contracts for the mission;
Maintains and medical inventory and supplies and distributes medical supplies to outstations;
Updates the monthly medical reports.

Impact of Results

Quality nursing services that contribute to the good physical and mental health of staff are provided.

The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the dispensary. Accurate analysis and presentation of information, thoroughly researched and fully documented work strengthens the capacity of the UN Clinic at the duty station, and facilitates subsequent action by the supervisor. Incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in clinical/occupational nursing.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; ability to establish priorities and to plan and co-ordinate own work plan; 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.

Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the nursing field.

Technology Awareness: Proficiency in relevant medical software packages.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.

Client Orientation: Reports to clients in a timely and appropriate fashion. Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines. Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with clients. Responds to client needs promptly.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of Bachelor Degree in Nursing with first level & Registered Professional Nurse from an accredited Nursing Programme (University) Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life Support and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is an asset.
Recognized additional training in primary health care and midwifery is desirable;
HIV/AIDS Management training is desirable
National registration and license is a requirement.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of continuous clinical experience in nursing preferably in a multicultural environment;
Intensive Care and health administration. Supervisory experience in a UN field operation is an asset. Knowledge and understanding of relevant UN administrative policies and procedures is desirable;
Experience in Trauma and Emergency care is desirable; Experience in the usage of computers and office software Packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in spoken and written English & Nepali; knowledge of other UN Official languages is an advantage.