Background

Also, he/she will provide the aforementioned services to Project Personnel of the UN Common System in Sierra Leone, bearing this contract modality.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc; Provide health education; Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.  

 Medical Administrative Duties: 

• Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities; Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations; deputize the senior Medical Officer during his/her absence. 
• Ensure 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). General: Perform other related duties as required. 
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff at large; staff within work unit, Staff Counselors, Senior Management throughout the organization and Military Physicians.  

 Supervisory Administration:  

• 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). General: Perform other related duties as required. 
• Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Staff at large; staff within work unit, Staff Counselors, Senior Management throughout the organization and Military Physicians.

Competencies

• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and hands on experience in all aspects of clinical medicine;
  
• Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. 

Planning and organizing:

• Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision. 

Teamwork:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. 

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff including senior officials. 

Commitment to Continuous learning:

• Willingness to learn to keep abreast of new developments in the medical field. 

Technological awareness:

• Solid computer skills and good knowledge of relevant medical databases.

Required Skills and Experience

• Degree in Medicine.
  
• Specialized training and experience in tropical medicine is highly desirable. 
• Training in Advanced Life Support and mass casualty evacuations is distinct advantage

• At least 5 years of progressive clinical experience in the medical field.
  
• Previous UN medical system/international medical experience or military medical experience with priority in international tasks is highly desirable.
• Previous experience practicing medicine in a third world, tropical nation is also an advantage.
  
• Prior experience in disaster/post-conflict situations is a plus.
  
• Managerial experience in the medical field is preferred.
• Familiarity with UN Joint Medical institutions is highly recommended.

• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
  
• Working knowledge of another UN Language will be an advantage.