Location: Harare
Deadline: 13 Oct 2016
Background
Under the direct supervision of the UN Physician, the Emergency Nurse will ensure provision of efficient medical emergency care and nursing services to UN staff and their eligible dependents.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the management of critical emergency cases, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
In consultation with the UN Physician, manages critical emergency cases;
Provide treatment for all patients attending the clinic as prescribed by UN Doctor including dressings, injections, dispensation and immunities;
Assist the UN Physician with referral services and evacuations;
Ensure efficient communication and record keeping, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Maintain records of all visits and treatments;
Maintain blood donor register;
Provide information on medical practitioners and medical facilities available in the country;
Provide information on health requirements for travel abroad and give advice to local and international staff;
Ability to train staff in emergency medicine and any other health issues;
Provision of administrative functions, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Prepare mission medical kit and arrange for drugs to up country stations whenever necessary;
General Day to day running of the clinic administrative and supervisory work;
Translation to Doctor / patient into English / local language;
Assist the UN Clinic with Cost Recovery Programme (CRP);
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
State Registered Nurse Diploma with further qualification in either Anesthesia/ICU/Midwifery/Theater training;
Critical Care and Trauma Certificate;
Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life support;
Computer Literacy;
Experience:
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Critical Emergency Care and administration;
Experience in capacity development on health matters at international level is desirable;
Prowess to produce internationally acceptable reports;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of another UN language is an added advantage.;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English and basic working knowledge in both Shona and Ndebele.
Apply online
Background
Under the direct supervision of the UN Physician, the Emergency Nurse will ensure provision of efficient medical emergency care and nursing services to UN staff and their eligible dependents.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in the management of critical emergency cases, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
In consultation with the UN Physician, manages critical emergency cases;
Provide treatment for all patients attending the clinic as prescribed by UN Doctor including dressings, injections, dispensation and immunities;
Assist the UN Physician with referral services and evacuations;
Ensure efficient communication and record keeping, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Maintain records of all visits and treatments;
Maintain blood donor register;
Provide information on medical practitioners and medical facilities available in the country;
Provide information on health requirements for travel abroad and give advice to local and international staff;
Ability to train staff in emergency medicine and any other health issues;
Provision of administrative functions, focusing on the achievement of the following results:
Prepare mission medical kit and arrange for drugs to up country stations whenever necessary;
General Day to day running of the clinic administrative and supervisory work;
Translation to Doctor / patient into English / local language;
Assist the UN Clinic with Cost Recovery Programme (CRP);
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
State Registered Nurse Diploma with further qualification in either Anesthesia/ICU/Midwifery/Theater training;
Critical Care and Trauma Certificate;
Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life support;
Computer Literacy;
Experience:
A minimum of 6 years’ experience in Critical Emergency Care and administration;
Experience in capacity development on health matters at international level is desirable;
Prowess to produce internationally acceptable reports;
Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and knowledge of another UN language is an added advantage.;
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English and basic working knowledge in both Shona and Ndebele.
Apply online
