Medical Care Services Officer (Internals Only), HQA, HL10

Org. Setting and Reporting

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. Medical Care Services Officer reports to the Health Policy and Planning Officer.

Responsibilities

1- Under the direct supervision of the Health Policy and Planning Officer, provides technical guidance and advice to the Fields and other departments on various health programme components comprising: a. Assesses the utilization of out-patient medical care services including: nursing, oral health (dentistry), radiology, physiotherapy, oral health services, emergency care, special care and specialist care services and proposes appropriate actions for optimal use of available resources; b. Reviews the Fields' operations on contractual hospital agreements, monitors the expenditures to ensure that they remain within the approved budget allocations; c. Advises Human Resources Department on matters pertaining to the human resources management for health staff, which includes medical examination of international and local staff according to the relevant Health Technical Instructions (HTIs); d. Develops, monitors and evaluates the Agency’s laboratory services through the following functions and responsibilities: i. Supervises, plans, directs, and evaluates laboratory services; ii. Makes periodic field visits to ensure that equipment and supplies are maintained and techniques are performed in accordance with the Agency’s standard operating procedures; iii. Develops and maintains appropriate system for quality assurance of laboratory tests; iv. Provides technical advice to the Department of Education on curriculum development at UNRWA Vocational Training Centers and on the organization of practical training of trainers at UNRWA health facilities; e. Coordinates and acts as a focal point for the Medical Diagnostic Services Agency-wide through the discharge of the following duties: i. Coordinates and facilitates the revision of the medical supply catalogue and recommends additions, deletions and change of specifications of the catalogue items relevant to these services; ii. Coordinates with concerned technical staff at service delivery level the establishment of a standard system for referral, registration and reporting; iii. Coordinates with concerned staff the revision of the periodic reporting system in Headquarters to reflect reliable and comprehensive data, and the quality, quantity and cost effectiveness of these activities; 2- Provides substantive support to the Health Policy and Planning Officer in the development, monitoring and evaluation of the Agency’s medical care services programme and prepares the relevant technical instructions, clinical guidelines and periodic assessments of programme activities; 3- Coordinates, facilitates and assists the fields in the procurement of laboratory equipment, supplies, reagents and medical diagnostic equipment, accessories, consumables and spare parts in coordination with the Procurement and Logistics Division (PLD) through: a. Screening the specifications of the ordered equipment; b. Makes technical evaluation of offers received against the ordered equipment; c. Establishes minimum acceptable standard specifications for major equipment; d. Participates in the pre-qualification of potential suppliers and manufacturers of medicine and medical supplies; e. Supports the Head Pharmaceutical Services at HQA in the medical supply operation including review of Fields’ requirements of essential drugs, timely delivery of supplies, quality assurance and rational prescribing practices; 4- Plans, protocols and directs health services researches relevant to the program needs; 5- Plans and develops direct in-service training of laboratory staff, physiotherapy and X-Ray services; 6- Maintains close coordination with World Health Organization (WHO) for technical advice and with local Health Ministries in the field of human resources development and training; liaises with NGO hospitals and public health laboratories of host governments for exchange of information and services relevant to programme needs; 7- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Competencies

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Leading and Supervising; - Deciding and Initiating Actions; - Applying Technical Expertise: very good skill and knowledge in the use of personal computers and various software packages; - Communication; - Analyzing; - Planning and Organizing: knowledge in planning and organization of training programmes. For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://hr.un.org/page/prepare-competency-based-interview

Education

- A university degree from an accredited educational institution in medicine or relevant medical sciences; - Advanced degree from an accredited educational institution in public health.

Job - Specific Qualification

Not available.

Work Experience

At least eight years of relevant experience in health services provision are required. Including at least two years in management and training of staff are required. - Experience in laboratory services delivery is desirable. - Experience in oral health services delivery is desirable. - Are you currently residing in Duty station. Please specify your current location. It is required.

Languages

- Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Assessment

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

Special Notice

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment for 3 years; including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance, and continuing need. Grade and Salary: Grade HL10 Monthly basic salary JD 2076.40. Other benefits: Other benefits include monthly Provident Fund contribution (15.4% of basic salary paid by the Agency), compulsory medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, and dependency allowance (if applicable). Other Information The incumbent will be required to travel frequently within Agency’s area of operations during the performance of her/his duties. This vacancy notice is open to internal candidates ONLY. Only candidates residing in Jordan, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in Jordan, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under "Category" RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List, or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

United Nations Considerations

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA 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. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. 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 RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.