Org. Setting and ReportingThe United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the Director-General of UNON is the representative of the Secretary-General in Kenya. UNON supports programme implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Resident Coordination System (RCS) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, security, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This position is located in the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) in the United Nations Joint Medical Service (JMS), duty station DADAAB. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Medical Officer and the Head Nurse, the incumbent will perform the following duties: ResponsibilitiesClinical Duties: • Respond to emergency calls and assists Medical Officers in providing adequate care; ensures effective liaison between patient and private doctor, paramedics, family members, and colleagues as appropriate; documents case findings. • Conducts phlebotomy on clients with proper sample identification and processing to the laboratory. • Performs ECG, Spirometry, Audiometry and other medical examinations such as blood tests, glucose, cholesterol and urine exams, as required. • Assesses needs of clients visiting the walk-in clinic, provides care/advice (e.g., the benefits of preventive medicine, etc.) accordingly or facilitates referral to the UN Medical Officer or to an outside physician, as indicated. • Assist in running the UN Kakuma JMS clinic fever clinic established for the purpose of adequate clinical management of clients calling in or presenting in person during the COVID-19 disease outbreak • Coordinate with relevant ministry of health teams in contact tracking and surveillance for COVID-19 cases. • Ensures preparedness of staff traveling 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. • Prepares health education material and conducts sessions to address staff on work environment, occupational health and other specific medical and health issues for groups of staff. Medico-administrative duties: • Assists Medical officer in all of her/his activities as required. • Ensures that medical instruments are properly sterilized. • Ensures proper filing of medical and other records; prepares or oversees the preparation of sick leave reports/certificates and certification of sick leaves in Earthmed. • Liaises with the insurance company regarding hospital admission of staff members/eligible dependents. • Evaluates, orders and maintains an efficient inventory and stock control of medications/vaccines and other medical supplies and equipment. General: • Performs other related duties as required. CompetenciesPROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of major medical office equipment and ability to use them in emergency situations. Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them. Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skill. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Working knowledge of occupational and travel nursing in addition to clinical nursing is desirable. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. Asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication. Tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience. Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. 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 timeline for delivery of products or services to client. EducationCompletion of high school diploma or equivalent is required. Training in nursing such as Registered Nurse or equivalent is required. Must be a Kenya Registered Nurse (KRN) or Kenya Registered Community Health Nurse (KRCHN) with a valid license from the Nursing Council of Kenya. Training in infectious disease is desirable. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable. Job - Specific QualificationRegistration and license with the Nursing Council of Kenya allowing unrestricted nursing practice in Kenya are required. Certification in CPR in either BCLS, PHTLS, ETB, ACLS, ATLS or equivalent emergency medical certification is required. Work ExperienceA minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in Nursing or related field is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced by two (2) years for candidates with a first-level University degree. At least 2 years experience in emergency medical services and infectious disease management is required. Experience working in an occupational health setting is desirable. Experience in travel health nursing is desirable One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Kiswahili is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).