Medical Specialist Job at UNDP-United Nations Development Programme, Yaounde , Cameroon (2024)

Background

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Present in 170 countries and territories, UNDP contributes to eradicating poverty, reducing inequalities and exclusion, and building better resilience so that countries can continue to make progress. As an agency United Nations lead agency for development, UNDP plays a key role in supporting countries in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

In Cameroon, as part of the 2020-2024 country program, UNDP intervention focuses on 3 priorities programmatic:

Priority 1: Inclusive governance and peacebuilding

Priority 2: Inclusive growth and promotion of the private sector

Priority 3: Environmental sustainability and resilience to the adverse effects of climate change

This program aims to contribute to the advent of a peaceful and resilient Cameroonian society where citizens regain confidence in their institutions, live in an environment of peace, are resilient to crises, enjoy a fair justice system and the fruits of inclusive growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

United Nations personnel in the field are exposed to a variety of health and security risks that can lead to illness, psychological trauma and/or fatal injuries. The United Nations Clinic Medical Specialist, a specialist in primary health and emergency medical services, could mitigate the negative effects of trauma, injury and health complications by providing better life-saving services and rapid recovery.

The Medical Specialistfor this position works under the overall supervision of the Health Manager of the United Nations Clinic with regard to technical tasks and under the full supervision of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations System at the administrative level.

The Doctor is part of a medical team that will work under the authority of the Health Manager of the United Nations Clinic in Yaoundé and will share tasks with his fellow Doctor.

The United Nations Clinic is under the overall supervision of the United Nations Resident Coordinator for all administrative matters and the overall supervision of the Medical Director at Headquarters for technical matters.

The main role of the United Nations Clinic is to provide the highest quality of health care to staff and their dependants and deputize for the head physician, in the medical and administrative management of the clinic in the event of absence.

IV. Key Duties and Accountabilities
	Clinical Duties
	Attend the United Nations Clinic on a full-time basis, Respond to acute emergencies in line with international protocols such as advanced trauma life support management and advanced cardiac life support. or Pre- Hospital Trauma life support, Be able to do triage and primary stabilization, Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g., walk-in clinic, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations and immunizations, Provide health education, Participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues, Undertake medical examinations for UNDP and UN Agencies international and local staff and dependents, Diagnose and recommend treatment to all staff visiting the Clinic on a daily basis, Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the UN Clinic. Undertake house calls when required, Responsible for entry and periodic medical examinations for United Nations staff members who choose to use the UN Clinic for their examinations; Already included above.
2. Medical Administrative Duties
	Liaise with other clinics, local medical facilities, and medical facilities abroad to coordinate medical evacuations, Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations, Recommend medical evacuation when required, and facilitate medical evacuations authorization for UN staff and their Dependent by DHMOSH. Responsible for all paperwork and reporting procedures for medical evacuations in line with UN Rules and procedures, Ensure proper follow up on all cases, Application of terms of reference in UNDP POPP for rules and regulations regarding UN Clinic operations, Responsible for establishing good relations with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities and blood banks and local physician, including UNEP if available, Keep constant contact with the United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to facilitate their availability as and when required, Ensure that proper medical records are kept in a strictly confidential manner, Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency, Replenish first aid kits and other essential medical supplies kept in other duty stations within the country, Recommend procurement of vaccines, medical supplies, and equipment, and ensure that inventory is kept, Maintain medical records of all United Nations personnel and advise health precautionary steps to new staff members; already include above, Prepare and send periodic (quarterly) reports of functions, visits, medical evacuations, and treatments at the UN Clinic to the United Nations Medical Service; included below, Advise on health precautionary steps to be undertaken at the duty station, and perform any other duties as considered necessary by the United Nations Medical Director and/or the UN Resident Coordinator.
3. Supervisory Administration
	Deputize for the head physician, in the medical and administrative management of the clinic in the event of absence. Supervise, distribute work to the nurse (s) and other staff of the United Nations Clinic included below, Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment, Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g., health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR), Responsible for regular reporting on clinic activities, medical facilities available locally and other statistical information as may be required, Responsible for the supervision and distribution of work for the nurse(s) and other staff of the UN Clinic.
The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Expected Demonstration of Competencies

Core

Obtain results:

LEVEL 1: Plans and controls own work, pays attention to detail, delivers quality work on time

Think innovatively:

LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, solves problems pragmatically, makes improvements

Continuous learning:

LEVEL 1: Open-minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with agility:

LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively manages ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act decisively:

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates dynamism and motivation, is able to act calmly in the face of adversity, is confident

Engage and partner

LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, builds positive relationships

Fostering diversity and inclusion

LEVEL 1: Appreciates/respects differences, is aware of unconscious bias, faces discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic area	Name	Definition
Duty of care	Occupational Safety, health and well-being at work	Knowledge of OSHW concepts and methods and ability to apply them in the development of the OSHW strategies, policies, management systems and quality standards that are consistent with the business strategy. Ability to identity OSHW risks and to develop mitigation strategies and monitoring systems; to create OSHW incident reporting and response systems; understanding of the key workplace stressors and ability to design effective response measures
Duty of care	Psychosocial support for staff	Ability and certified qualification to provide psychosocial counselling services to teams and individual staff.
Administration and Operations	Document and Records Management	Global document management (paper or electronic); Register and retention policy, including storage and archiving.
Ethics	Knowledge of UN policy – ethics	Ethics Knowledge of United Nations policy – ethics Knowledge and understanding of the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and other policies relating to ethics and integrity
General (all functions)	Public relations	Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image of the organization, its mandate and brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communication and advocacy initiatives are supported to reach the public.
Business Direction & Strategy	Effective Decision Making	Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one´s authority, area of expertise and resources.
Business Management	Customer Satisfaction/Client Management	Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Doctoral degree, Advanced University Degree in Medicine, from an accredited University and currently licensed to practice medicine within home country.
Post graduate degree in the field of medecin, preferably on Family Practice of Internal Medicine.
Formal training and certification in CPR and preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care is required.

Experience:

Minimum (5) years of continuous and practical experience in general medicine; tropical medicine in developing countries or countries in conflict and minimum of (2) years in occupational health medicine and/or travel medicine activities is required.
Experience in use of computer tools and UN medical platform (Earthmed, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required;
Previous UN medical system/international medical experience is desirable.
Experience in UN MedEvac (UN Medical Evacuation) process is an advantage.
Experience of at least 2 years as health facility manager is an advantage.

Other:

Valid certification in Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS), Advanced cardiac Life support (ACLS) OR Prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS) is required.

Language skills: Fluency in French is required.
Knowledge of local languageis required.
Knowledge of another UN language (English) is highly desirable

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

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Non-discrimination

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Medical Specialist Job at UNDP-United Nations Development Programme, Yaounde , Cameroon (2024)

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