Vacancy #: UNIOGBIS/IC – 02/2018 // Deadline: 31 January, 2018

Post Title:  Doctor // Level: Individual Contractor

Organizational Unit: Medical Section // Location: Bissau

Initial Contract: 3 months

UNIOGBIS invites candidates for the position highlighted above.  Interested candidates are requested to submit the complete application (P.11 or Curriculum Vitae (CV), one-page motivation letter outlining how their experience, skills, qualifications and professional networks fit with the required deliverables, copies of Birth Certificate or National Identity Card/National Passport, academic diploma/certificate and employment letters from previous employers, to UNIOGBIS Human Resources Section. Please note that you can also apply by email to uniogbis-recruitment@un.org; Kindly note that upon receipt of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Description of Main Duties:

Under the supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties (these duties are generic):

• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies calls 24/7;
• Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc;
• Refer staff to local and outside specialists as necessary;
• Follow-up with local and outside specialists;
• Provide health education and health promotion programs;
• Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues;

General:

• Perform other related duties as required;
• He/she will support the CMO with the local health care facilities when is needed;
• He/she will cover the duties of MO during holidays, leaves, sick leaves, etc;

Competencies:

Professionalism: Continued Medical practice in hospital and/or clinic.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively and builds consensus. Supports and acts in accordance with group decision.

Communication: listens to others, interprets, and responds appropriately. Tailors language according to needs.

Commitment to continuous learning: Contributes to the learning of colleagues and willing to learn from others.  Seeks opportunity to develop current skills.

Technological Awareness: Seeks opportunity to enhance and learn new technological skills.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education:

Degree from a recognized university/school. National registration and license are required.

Experience:

A minimum of eight (8) years of progressive responsible experience in medical field. Experience in emergencies is a requirement.

Language:

Fluent in oral and written English and Portuguese.

Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates. Completed detailed applications documentation as specified above referring to Vacancy: UNIOGBIS/IC–02/2018 should be forwarded to the attention of: Human Resources Section (HRS), UNIOGBIS Headquarters, Bairro Penha, P.O.Box 222, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau.