Org. Setting and Reporting

This post is located within the Medical Unit of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). The post is located in Tunis, Tunisia . The incumbent will be under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer of Unit.

On 29 April 2022, the Security Council, by its resolution 2629 (2022) renewed the mandate of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) through 31 July 2022, by roll-over of its resolutions 2542 (2020) of 15 September 2020, 2570 (2021) of 16 April 2021 and 2599 (2021) of 30 September 2021. The Security Council, in resolution 2542 (2020), tasked UNSMIL, as an integrated special political mission, in full accordance with the principles of national ownership, to exercise mediation and through its good offices to: (i) further an inclusive political process and security and economic dialogue; (ii) further the continued implementation of the Libya Political Agreement; (iii) help consolidate the governance, security and economic arrangements of the Government of National Accord, including support for economic reform in collaboration with international financial institutions; (iv) help to achieve a ceasefire and, once it is agreed by the Libyan parties, provide appropriate support to its implementation; (v) support subsequent phases of the Libyan transition process, including the constitutional process and the organisation of elections; (vi) coordinate and engage closely with international actors including neighbouring countries and regional organizations; (vii) provide support to key Libyan institutions; (viii) support, on request, the provision of essential services and delivery of humanitarian assistance, including in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, in accordance with humanitarian principles; (ix) monitor and report abuses and violations of human rights and violations of international humanitarian law, including sexual violence in conflict, notably through the effective deployment of women and child protection advisers; (x) provide support in securing uncontrolled arms and related materiel and countering their proliferation; and (xi) co-ordinate international assistance, and provision of advice and assistance to GNA-led efforts to stabilize post-conflict zones, including those liberated from Da'esh. On 16 April 2021, the Security Council, through resolution 2570 (2021), tasked UNSMIL to provide support to the Libyan-led and Libyan-owned ceasefire monitoring mechanism including through the facilitation of confidence-building measures and the scalable and incremental deployment of UNSMIL ceasefire monitors. Responsibilities

Within the limit of the delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible of the following tasks:
• Takes part in the day-to-day clinical activities of Medical Unit. This includes performing medical briefings for incoming staff, checking vital signs, performing diagnostic test such as ECG, rapid tests, assisting and liaising with the clients for the arrangement of appointments and medical procedures at the local medical facilities.
• Offers nursing consultations and assists the Physician in consultations and emergency response where appropriate. This includes conducting triage and managing the care of injured/sick persons in any location following accident, natural disaster, or attack; and coordinating medical evacuation in cooperation with UNSMIL HQ Medical Unit and advising evacuees/escorts on the requirements for evacuation.
• Visiting hospital as and when required to monitor admitted UNSMIL personnel.
• Assists in arrangements for repatriation of human remains to their home countries.
• Takes part in the roster of medical personnel offering emergency services out of the working hours.
• Is responsible for maintenance of medical records and monthly medical reports for all Mission staff based in Tunis.
• Is responsible for filing of medical records and maintaining confidentiality and timely recording in the online medical data base.
• Reviews immunization status of staff and offers advice on vaccinations.
• Assists in the travel medical clearance and provide the briefing on travel medicine as well as Malaria Prophylaxis as required.
• Is responsible for the dispensing of drugs prescribed by the Doctor, where the right to dispense drugs has been delegated to the Nurse in writing.
• Is responsible for the general maintenance of medical equipment.
• Stock management of drugs, vaccines, and medical consumables and request the replenishment of drugs, consumables, and others as required from UNSMIL HQ Medical Unit.
• Provide the first aid training to the staff members in Tunis along with Medical Doctor and participate in the health awareness campaign by the coordination with UNSMIL HQ Medical Unit.
• Performs other duties as required by the CMO.

Education

Completion of high school and further formal education/training in nursing such as registered Professional Nurse designation or equivalent is required. Knowledge of operating anesthesia machine, mechanical ventilator, patient monitor, defibrillator, Pulse oximeter, 12-lead ECG, glucometer, sterilizer, and centrifuge is required. Job - Specific Qualification

Certification and registration to practice Nursing in his/her own country is required.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is desirable.

Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) or equivalent certification is desirable.

Efficient computer skill in emails, MS-Word, MS-Excel, and online-data base is required. Work Experience

At least 5 years of progressive clinical experience in general nursing is required.

Experience in intensive care, emergency medicine, and health administration is desirable.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. Special Notice

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.
Applicants who are not nationals of Tunisia must meet the relevant employment requirements of the host country, including fulfilling visa or work permit stipulations.
An appointment shall not be granted to a person who is the father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, stepchildren, or step sibling of a staff member. This restriction applies to relationships within the United Nations Secretariat and not to those with the separately administered Agencies, Funds or Programmes.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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