Medical Officer-NOB at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Duties and Responsibilities

CLINICAL DUTIES:

• Running the JMS fever clinic established for the purpose of adequate clinical management of clients calling in or presenting in person during the COVID-19 disease outbreak
• Performing day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. attending to walk-in clinic
• Medical evacuations, emergencies
• Pre-placement and periodic medical examinations
• Immunizations, travel advice
• Referring staff to and following up with outside specialists as necessary
• Providing health education and medical counseling to clients
• Organizing /Participating in addressing work environment and occupational health issues
• Emergency response on 24/7 basis, as and when required; being on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the clinic. (k) Undertaking house calls and hospital rounds when required.

MEDICO-ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Liaising with other dispensaries and host - nation medical facilities;
• Following the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations;
• Recommending medical evacuation when required;
• Responsible for all paper work and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN rules and procedures;
• Ensure proper follow up on all cases;
• Applying terms of reference in administration manuals for rules and regulations regarding UN clinic operations;
• Responsible for the supervision and distribution of work for the nurses and other staff assigned to the fever clinic;
• Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities and blood banks.

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:

• Ensuring that appropriate training programs relating to COVID-19 are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health awareness, COVID-19 prevention, isolation and quarantine, hospital transfer).
• Undertaking medical clearance according to UN guidelines and procedures
• Undertaking 'outpatient' treatment and immunization requirements
• Responsible for regular reporting on clinic activities, medical facilities available locally and other statistical information as may be required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications/special skills

• Bachelor's degree in Medicine (MBChB) is required
• A minimum of Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in the medical field or related area is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience in clinical medicine; 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.

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.

TEAMWORK:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
• An up to date Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certificate is required