About MINUSCA:
The Security Council established the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) by its resolution 2149 (2104) of 10 April 2014 and requested the Secretary-General to subsume BINUCA in the new mission as of the date of the adoption of that resolution. It further requested the Secretary-General to ensure a seamless transition from BINUCA to MINUSCA.
Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council authorized MINUSCA to take all necessary means to carry out its mandate, within its capabilities and its areas of deployment.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Clinical Duties:
Carry out day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc;
Refer staff to outside specialists as necessary;
Follow-up with outside specialists;
Provide health education;
Actively participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
2. Medical Administrative Duties;
Works closely with the 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 for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.
3. Supervisory Administration:
Oversee the day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;
Ensure 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).
4. General: Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The ideal candidate for the United Nations MINUSCA Medical Officer vacancy should hold a Doctorate in Medicine. Residency in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine. Additional training in military medical planning and tropical diseases is highly desirable
At least five years of progressively responsible experience clinical experience in the medical field with a Master Degree and 7 years with a Bachelor Degree.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of a second official UN language an advantage and sometimes a requirement
Personal Competencies:
Professionalism: Knowledge and hands on experience in clinical medicine;
Planning and Organizing: Ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate 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, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Communication: Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; 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.
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates desiring to serve the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA) in the aforementioned capacity express their interest by sending the following documents;
An Updated CV
The United Nations Personal History Form (P-11), download here
Academic certificates and High School Diplomas
Birth Certificate – if not, a combination of (i) Assessment of Age and National ID Card (the Assessment of Age on its own isn’t acceptable)
Three letters of reference from former employers or academic instructors for external candidates.
Internal candidates must submit two of the most recent performance evaluations (EPAS)
All the above completed documents should be sent via E-mail to: minusca-recruitmentNTL@un.org. Please label the subject of your E-mail as VA MINUSCA-2015-NPO-MED-021.
Deadline: 8th May, 2015