Undp Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The UN Health Care Center has the responsibility to provide both core and non-core services to all UN staff and their eligible dependents based in Ethiopia. This responsibility includes provision of support to staff and dependents during the occurrence of different disasters and pandemics, processing MEDEVAC among other staff well-being activities.

The present ToR is intended to specify the type of emergency nursing services required and guide the incumbents of the position on the dispensation of their duties at the respective duty station, ensure clients safety, and satisfaction, and respect the organization’s rules and regulations from the health standpoint of view.
 

Functions / Key Results Expected

The duties, tasks, and responsibilities are shown in the job description below as commonly performed by emergency room nurse practitioners. 

• Responds to emergency calls and assists Medical Officer in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patient and doctor or family members, and colleagues as appropriate, Document case findings.
• Perform emergency resuscitation procedures like CPR and advanced airway management 
• Maintain accurate inventory of medical equipment and medications in resuscitation room, crash cart, emergency pharmacy, and ambulances.
• Participate in pre-hospital care including providing ambulance services for the critically ill as well as oversee and assist remote medical assistance for example participate as a medical team for meetings.
• Transfer, Take or move patients to the emergency room and administer healthcare and first aid treatment until treating physician arrives.
• Create an order and administer for basic medical tests to be conducted for diagnosis in emergency situations.
• Take accurate record of patients’ health history, vital signs, and relevant laboratory results.
• Carry out tests as instructed by a medical doctor.
• Employ expertise in conducting physical examinations on patients and interpret their health conditions from their medical history.
• Administer primary care to both children and adults, women respectively.
• Identify medical problem(s) in patient(s)
• Take blood samples of patients.
• Administer vaccinations and maintain cold chain for vaccines shipped to duty stations.
• Assists the Medical Officer in stabilizing critical patients and accompany them outside on medical evacuations. 
• Performs diagnostic and screening tests such as: ECG, laboratory rapid tests using test kits.
• In the absence of the Medical Officer the incumbent in expected to initiate first aid, emergency stabilization and provides routine care to the clients.
• Performs clinical assessment of patients visiting the walk-in clinic; provides care/advice accordingly before the patient sees the UN Medical Officer or travels to medical facilities outside the duty station, as indicated.
• Ensures preparedness of staff travelling on missions or reassignments, including administration of appropriate vaccine, instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel-related ailments.  Instructs on the content and potential uses of the travel kit where available.
• Assists in providing health education and health promotion programs; participates in work environment assessment, e.g. office ergonomics, and addresses other occupational health issues.
• Dispenses medications and keep proper records and place orders for replenishment of stock.
• Regularly check stock for expiration
• Reports any problems with the medical equipment and ensures regular maintenance.
• Accompany patients on medical evacuations, when necessary, abroad or within the country
• Performs other related medical and administrative duties as required. 
• Always apply confidentiality.
• Master the online documentation system (earthmed)

• 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. 

Client Orientation:

• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. 
• Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. 
• Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. 
• Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems.
•  keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets

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.

Professionalism:

• Knowledge of clinical, occupational, and tropical medicine.
•  Shows pride in work and in achievements. 
• demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. 
•  conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
• motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
• shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
•  remains calm in stressful situations. 
• Takes responsibility for decisions made during the dispensation of his or her duties.

Education:

• University degree (B.Sc. or equivalent) in nursing, plus MSc in emergency medicine and Critical Care Nursing or BSC degree in Emergency Medicine Nursing or BSC degree in Anesthesia and Critical Care Nursing. 
• National registration and license are required. 
• Knowledge in Anesthesiology, BLS, ACLS/ ALS, ATLS, PALS is an advantage.

Experience:

• Zero years’ experience (with a MSC degree)
• Two years of experience (with a B.Sc. degree in Emergency Nursing or Anesthesia) Work Experience in an international organization is an advantage

Language Requirements:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

 

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