UNV Medical Nurse in Central African Republic

DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT

Preamble:

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities. In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

1. Type of Assignment: International UN Volunteer

2. Type of Assignment Place: Non-Family Duty Station

3. Assignment Title: Medical Nurse (5 assignments)

4. Link with UNV Strategic Framework: Peacebuilding

5. Duty Station, Country: Bambari,Berberati, Bossangoa, Bangassou, Ndele, CAR

(duty station can change in course of assignment; volunteer may be

required to work anywhere in the Mission area, including in remote

locations)

6. Duration (in months): Initial contract from Entry on Duty (EOD) until 30 June 2017. Duration of initial contract as well as subsequent extensions

are subject to the mandate of the Mission

7. Expected Starting Date: Immediate

8. Host Agency/Host Institute: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Central Africa Repulic (MINUSCA)

9. Organizational Context/Project:

Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014.

(http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/).

10. Description of tasks:

Under the overall direction of the Mission’s Head Nurse and the Chief Medical Officer, the UNV Medical Nurse will perform the following tasks:

• Assist medical doctor(s) in the provision of both primary and secondary health care to all Mission personnel, at the Missions medical facilities;

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• Administer vaccination to UN Mission personnel;
• Participate in the stabilization of emergency cases;
• Provide Health Education and advise to the staff in addition to group health briefings for MINUSCA personnel;
• Requisition, storage and maintenance of accurate records of medical equipment, drugs and consumables in the health facility;
• Conduct medical escorts for very sick UN personnel transiting between different medical facilities;
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel;
• Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential;
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records;
• Participate in other health activities and related duties, as assigned by the Chief Medical Officer;
• When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, the incumbent should set aside dedicated time for capacity development through on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring.. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to :
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day);
• Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
• Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
• Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
• Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
• Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. 11. Results/Expected Outputs:
• Efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, safe and high-quality support rendered to MINUSCA Medical Section and its patients;
• Maintained medication and medical supply stock through timely requests to the mission pharmacist;
• Provided vaccinations for all MINUSCA staff;
• Maintained the medical preparedness of the clinic to respond to emergency conditions;
• Responded emergency treatment due to trauma;
• Conducted triage to prioritize emergency treatment;
• Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.
• A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed. 12. Qualifications/Requirements (including competencies, values and skills): A) Qualifications, skills, experience: Degree level: Technical/Vocation diploma Type of Degree: A fully registered Medical Nurse with a Diploma in Nursing from an accredited medical institution of a country recognised by the United Nations. Additional qualification in Emergency Medical Care is an advantage. Years of work experience: A minimum of 5 years of consistent practical experience as a nurse. Knowledge of life saving procedure is essential.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Others Skills: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team of international and national personnel

Language: Fluency in either French or English, with working knowledge of the other language .

Driving license required: Yes

Computer skills: Demonstrated ability to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office suites – Word,

Powerpoint and Excel spreadsheets.

B) Competencies and values:

Professionalism: Demonstrate ability to apply good judgment and be accurate; ability to take initiative,

ownership, and work independently under established procedures; willingness to accept wide

responsibilities; Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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; Takes responsibility for

incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of

work.

Integrity: Demonstrate the values of the UN in daily activities and behaviors while acting without

consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that

are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional

or unethical behavior; does not abuse power or authority.

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.

13. Living Conditions:

Central African Republic is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment.

The country is landlocked with very limited travel possibilities and surrounded by countries with volatile and

security problems (Chad, DR Congo, Sudan, South Sudanand Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation

and social unrest and grievance in particular in the capital city Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes

causing interruption of health, education and civil service due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are a

norm causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about

increasing cases of criminalities as a direct result of the March 2013 coup by the SELEKA – a coalition of

rebel groups and recent events in December 2013 that carried the country into a chaos.

The country is totally dependent on Cameroon sea port situated 1500 kms away causing regular shortage

of basic domestic goods. Travel time from Douala (Cameroon) to Bangui for a truckload averages a week

because of very bad roads and several roadblocks. The country security level is between 3 and 5 restricting

movement to official travel only.

Currently the curfew applies from 10 pm to 6 am.

This situation puts tremendous stress on staff and their family members. There are very limited medical

infrastructures and services do not function properly. Nevertheless, a UN Dispensary provides basic medical

care for the UN personnel and the UN hospital built is operational since August 2014.

Only four airlines officially recognized by UN System serve the country: Air France (once a week), Royal Air

Maroc (twice a week), kenya Airways (three flights per week) and Asky (three flights per week). Flights are

sometimes subject to cancellation when security situation volatility increases.

Staff in Bangui (MHQ) lives on local economy by renting apartments and houses. Living conditions are

acceptable in Bangui. In comparison to 2014 more accommodation is available but with high costs therefore

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Bria (Sector East HQ) is located in eastern CAR, approximately 600 Km from Bangui (capital city). Security

situation is stable there, no need for an escort. MINUSCA has constructed tented camp for civilian personnel

with air-conditioned and acceptable standards and prefabricated accommodation camps started in May

2016. Similarly installation of office prefabricated units also ongoing. There is catering services provided by

a commercial entity on payment basis also the local market is well furnished of basic goods and opened all

the week. There is Level2+ fully equipped military hospital in the Bria Green field where all civilian, military

camp components are situated.

Bouar (Sector West HQ) is located in western CAR, approximately 500 Km from Bangui where living

conditions are quite acceptable. The local market is opened every day and well furnished with seasonal fruit

and basic goods. Military Level I cilinc exists but the mission has plan to provide better facility. MINUSCA

has constructed tented camp for civilian personnel with air-conditioned and acceptable standards and

prefabricated accommodation camps started in May 2016. Similarly installation of office prefabricated units

also ongoing. There is catering services provided by a commercial entity on payment basis. The security

situation is stable but an escort is needed for some distance.

Kaga Bandoro (Sector Centre HQ), is located in the center is 320 Km far from Bangui and the same living

conditions of Bria applies here.

Rest & Recuperation (R&R) scheme in Bangui has been re-established since August 2013 and maintained

for all CAR duty stations to a 6 weeks frequency. Living conditions are becoming more and more difficult

due to the high cost of living and the scarcity of basic products and food. Fresh vegetables and fruits are

available in the market. There is no MINUSCA Guest House in Bangui. Private accommodation possibilities

are limited and getting a house according to the security measures can take about 4 weeks or more.

Nevertheless, currently all serving UN Volunteers have a decent accommodation ensuring minimum and

above the minimum standard of comfort. The average cost for accommodation varies from around 500 USD,

for a small apartment with no furniture and no power generator, to 1700 USD with all commodities.

For the sake of rewarding experience, UN Volunteers in CAR carry out their duties with flexibility,

commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water

and electricity supply.

Security recommendations from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be strictly

followed by all UN personnel in the course of their assignments in CAR.

14. Conditions of Service for international UN Volunteers:

Initial contract from Entry on Duty (EOD) until 30 June 2017 with further possible extension based on

Mission’s mandate, operational necessity and satisfactory performance. A volunteer receives a Volunteer

Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a Family Allowance

(FA) for those with dependents.

The VLA is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation, communications and

other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the VLA

base rate of US$ 1,571. The VLA base rate is a global rate, while the PAM is country-specific and fluctuates

on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers

have comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is

established by the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every

month on the ICSC website (http://icsc.un.org). For example, if the PAM for the current month in the country

of assignment is 54.6%, then the VLA for that month and for that country will be US$ 1,571 x 1.546 = US$

2,429.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is administered by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Moreover, to complete the monthly VLA rate, a Family Allowance (FA) is added in function of the number of recognized dependents (or: in the amount of US$ 250 if the UN Volunteer has 1 recognized dependent, and

US$ 450 if the UN Volunteer has 2 or more recognized dependents).

In addition, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC,

international UN Volunteers receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis. The VLA and

WBD taken together form the net core entitlements.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the

volunteer did not reside in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and, under

strict conditions, also in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty station (duty stations can

change in the course of an assignment based on operational necessity; UN Volunteers may be required to

work anywhere in the area of operations of the host organization, including in remote locations). Life, health,

permanent disability and malicious acts insurances are included, as well as assignment travel, annual leave,

full integration in the UN security framework (including residential security reimbursements as per the local

MORSS), Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) payment for official travel, periodic home visit, final

repatriation travel (except in the event of a resignation within the initial contract period), and resettlement

allowance for satisfactory service.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code

of conduct, to the successful candidate.

15. Application Procedure:

If you have not yet registered in the UNV database, please apply by registering your profile at

https://ereta.unv.org/html/index.php?module=myprofile. Important: Once you have created your UNV

account by validating your email address, please complete all sections of your profile. Go to ‘Special

Recruitment’ section on the left menu, click on the ‘Edit’ button and select the advertisement code

“17CAF_MD_NURSE” from the drop down list. Please do not forget to click the ‘Update’ button.

If you are registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at: http://myprofile.unv.org click on the

‘Special Recruitment’ option on the left menu, then click on the ‘Edit’ button and select the advertisement

code “17CAF_MD_NURSE”.

Application deadline is 31 January 2017. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme which welcomes applications from

qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality and

culture.

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