UNRWA | Medical Officer

United Nations Relief and Works Agency For Palestine Refugees - West Bank

Grade : 15
DUTY STATION : Area Office Jerusalem
DEPARTMENT / DIVISION : Health Department

PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION

The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Chief Field Health Programme either directly or through the Area Health Officer or Senior Medical Officer or Medical Officer in charge of the assigned Health Center, as applicable.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent:

If in charge of a health canter:

-Operates general clinic or other special services, including maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases as well as for hospital referrals and medical examination of Agency staff.
-Operates and administers the health centre to which he/she is assigned, including organization of services, personnel supervision, supply management and reporting.
-Supervises the work of other medical, nursing and para-medical staff in the health centre to which he/she is assigned and other community activities including school health and environmental sanitation in camps, where applicable.
-Performs medical examination of applicants for special hardship assistance.
-Participates in on- the job and in-service training of other staff in accordance with the approval plans.
-Performs other duties as may be required.

If not in charge of a health canter:

-Operates general clinic or other special services, including maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases as well as for hospital referrals and medical examination of Agency staff.
-Participates in on-the-job and in-service training of other staff in accordance with the approval plans.
-Performs other duties as may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Academic and Professional qualifications

-A Medical degree from a recognized university including an internship of at least twelve- month duration.
-A valid governmental and medical association license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.

Experience
At least five years of satisfactory professional working experience, of which at least three years should have been with public health services.

Language
Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.

REMUNERATION’S   

MONTHLY BASE SALARY        : 999.6JD + 9% as Supplementary Allowance+ Other fringe benefits include provident fund & health insurance.
DEPENDENCY  ALLOWANCE  : Payable to spouse and up to seven children
DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY    : As soon as possible

Competencies

-Ability to work under pressure and cope with a heavy workload.
-Good organizational and planning skills.
-Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively deal with patients.
-Self-motivated.
-Ability to lead a team and work as a team member.
-Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Post- graduate degree or diploma in public health, family health or other related discipline.

EQUIVALENCY:

Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered, should less than two qualified candidates are found

 

HOW TO APPLY

-Applicants are required to create a pro le and complete UN Personal History form (P11) at
 

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Please note that only applications received through this site will be considered. 

Deadline for submitting applications is 07 July 2016.

No applications will be considered beyond this date.

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