UN WOMEN Jobs - 98654- Consultant - Senior Paramedics to Assist Staff and

Consultant - Senior Paramedics to Assist Staff and their Family Members during COVID19 (Open to Indian Nationals Only)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

New Delhi, INDIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

03-May-2021

Application Deadline :

30-Apr-21 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

3 Months (Extension subject to Availability of Funds)

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 Months (Extension subject to Availability of Funds)

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

UN Women’s India Country Office, based in New Delhi, India, works to accelerate the advancement of gender equality and the empowerment of women through the strengthening of strategic partnerships, technical and policy advisory services and advocacy with governmental, inter-governmental and civil society partners. In addition, UN Women India CO is charged with leading and coordinating the UN system’s work on gender equality, including through ensuring accountability for results.

The Consulant - Senior Paramedics will work under the supervision of the UN Women Country Representative to provide support for the well being of UN Women Staff and Consultants based in New Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Odisha, Maharashtra, Bihar.

Duties and Responsibilities

Following are the tasks and responsibilities:

To triage the patient order to help them assess their medical needs and available options for help as well as guide them for testing, treatment, referral or psychosocial support.
To work in coordination with UN Women Country Representative, India COVID – 19 focal point and other teams for management of the staff and their family members on how to manage the COVID – 19 illness.
To create or adapt information materials that explain to staff and the family member tested positive COVID – 19 on symptoms, treatment options, when to see additional help, and referral care.
To help the Senior Management and the Operations Team to follow – up with active cases each day.
To maintain data about the numbers of staff and family affected, as well as status of all affected staff.
To provide telephonic consultation and guidance on management / care of isolated / quarantined staff.
To liaise with the UN medical team and hospitals about arranging of beds and treatment facilities, or home care packages for staff requiring hospitalization or extra support at home.
To update on a weekly basis minimum on status of cases in both field and national office.
To work closely with the UN Women Senior Management and UN designated hospitals/ doctors, stockpile management and UN Women India office to provide and supply any necessary inventory / medical supply or device to assist in management of COVID – 19 staff.
To assist in any other assignment allotted that relates to COVID – 19 and its management as per the need of office and situation.
Any other tasks assigned by the Country Representative.

Expected Deliverables:

Ensure high level of care management of UN Women Team Members.
Daily reporting to senior management.
Successful execution of office workplan on managing COVID-19.
Successfully manage staff information related to COVID-19.
Provide telephonic consultation successfully.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Experience in the health sector
Ability to manage stress
Ability to develop information for staff on the disease
Good communication skills
Empathy
Knowledge of the COVID crises in India
Ability to rapidly develop networks within the health system – or existing network

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks related to design, planning and implementation of programme, managing data, reporting;
Ability to provide input to and use new IT based systems.

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Remains calm, in control even under pressure;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Demonstrable ability to work in a team;
Ability to work under pressure;
Good writing and communication skills;
Excellent computer literacy and skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Essential Qualification:

Minimum Bachelor Degree. Masters Degree in Nursing/Paramedicine will be an asset.

Experience:

At least 6-8 years of experience preferably with dealing of patients, transportation and managing emergencies.
Knowledge and experience of working in the Health Sector.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems.

Language:

Fluency in English & Hindi is required. Knowledge of official national language essential.

Application:

Interested applicants should apply to this announcement through UNDP jobs site: jobs.undp.org

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications in one single PDF document:

All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/about-us/jobs;
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment, please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment;
Applications received after the close date will not be accepted;
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Evaluation and Selection Criteria

Criteria for short listing of CVs will be based on the following assessment:

Required Degree and Qualification (5 points);
Experience in Health Sector (5 points)
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems. (5 points);
Excellent writing skills in English (5 points).

The evaluation process for selection of the candidate will be based on the following assessment:

Selection will be based on desk review process.

Please Note:

For an assignment requiring travel, consultants of 65 years or more require full medical examination and statement of fitness to work to engage in the consultancy.
Due to large number of potential applicants, only competitively selected candidates will be contacted for remaining steps of the service procurement process.

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women’s empowerment.