اونروا |Obstetrician/Gynecologist

UNRWA Do you have the dedication, skills, knowledge and experience to help us improve the life of Palestine refugees? The United Nations Relief and Works Agency offers challenging opportunities for professionals interested working in a results-driven and diverse environment. If you are then we would like to hear from you. UNRWA is the United Nations agency responsible for the protection, care and human development of a population of some 4.6 million Palestine refugees living in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Jordan, Lebanon, and the Syrian Arab Republic. The Agency is committed to assisting Palestine refugees in maintaining a decent standard of living, acquiring appropriate knowledge and skills, enjoying the fullest possible extent of human rights, and leading a long and healthy life. UNRWA is by far the largest UN operation in the Middle East with over 29,000 staff. Most of the staff members are refugees themselves, working directly to benefit their communities – as teachers, doctors, nurses or social workers.
Location Gaza Field
Type of Appointment Fixed Term
Deadline for Application 26 June 2011
Vacancy Announcement Number 02-06-2011
Grade 16
Department/Division Health




JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent of this post is responsible to the Field Family Health Officer and provides technical guidance to all medical staff on maternal health.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the ideal candidate:
-Is responsible for examination, management and follow-up of high-risk pregnancies and other women with special needs referred to him/her by the Health Centre Medical Officers and provides feedback to the referring Medical Officers on management plans with respect to such women;
-Examines and treats all women with gynaecological and/or obstetrical problems referred to him/her by the Health Centre Medical Officers according to a rotating work schedule prepared by the Chief, Field Health Programme and provides feedback on the outcome of care;
-Provides necessary counseling to high risk pregnant women on safe delivery and avoiding of another such pregnancy in consultation with medical and nursing staff;
-Where applicable, undertakes regular visits to UNRWA maternity centres in the area/location to which assigned to ensure that equipment, supplies are maintained and techniques are performed in accordance with standard Agency procedures;
-Plans and directs the in-service training of medical and nursing staff on safe reproductive health practices and insertion of intra-uterine devices;
-Participates in the organization and conduct of health services research relevant to maternal health;
-Maintains close coordination with maternity hospitals in order to ensure feedback on high-risk pregnancies referred for delivery or special care;
-Performs such other duties as may be required.


PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES
-A university degree in medicine from a university or medical school recognized by UNRWA.
-A post-graduate degree in obstetrics and gynaecology.
-A valid governmental licence to practice medicine in the Field to which he/she is assigned.
-A minimum of two years experience in gynaecology and obstetrics after obtaining the degree in this discipline.
-Excellent command of spoken and written English
-It is desirable to possess of a driving licence valid in the country of duty station.
-It is desirable to have Leadership ability and previous training/teaching experience.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
-Basic Salary: Monthly starting salary $1,402.60 rising by increments to $2,420.00; plus Senior Professional Occupational Allowance of 25% of the basic salary plus a currency adjustment factor (present rate 12.4%) and monthly dependency allowance up to $123.25.
-Contract Duration: Three years including 1 year probation period.
-Leave: 30 days annual leave
-Pension: Provident Fund contribution
-Other conditions of service and benefits may apply

EQUIVALENCY
Candidates with an equivalent combination of relevant academic qualifications, professional training and progressive work experience may also be considered

GENERAL INFORMATION
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs.

 
Where there are two or more equally qualified candidates, selection preference will normally be given to internal candidates, Palestine Refugees and candidates of the under-represented gender. An internal candidate with a temporary-indefinite or fixed-term appointment selected for this post will retain his/her current contractual status and entitlements in accordance with current letter of appointment and applicable Area Staff Rules. With their prior agreement, candidates who are approved as suitable for appointment but are not the selected candidate for this vacancy, will be placed on the Agency’s roster of pre-approved candidates for a period of up to one year, and may be considered for future vacancies in the same position.
The Agency maintains the discretion to fill future vacancies for this position from the roster without readvertising the vacancy.


HOW TO APPLY

If you have got the skills and experience required above, and want to make an active and lasting contribution to improving the lives of Palestine refugees, then register on http://jobs.unrwa.ps by creating a personal profile and completing the UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through this website will be considered. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Candidates may also be invited to take a technical exam in order further evaluate their qualifications for the post. Due to a high volume of applications received, only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. The United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts