Employer: UN Volunteer
Location: Guinea-Bissau
Assignment Details
Specifically, UNIOGBIS shall focus, in particular, on the following priorities:
1. Support an inclusive political dialogue and national reconciliation process to strengthen democratic governance and work
towards consensus on key political issues particularly with regards to the implementation of necessary urgent reforms;
2. Supports, including by technical assistance, the national authorities in expediting and completing the review of Guinea-
Bissau’s Constitution;
3. Provide strategic and technical advice and support to national authorities and relevant stakeholders, including in coordination
with ECOWAS/ECOMIB and other international partners, in implementing the national security sector reform and rule of law
strategies, as well as developing civilian and military justice systems that are compliant with international standards;
4. Support the Government of Guinea-Bissau, in cooperation with the Peacebuilding Commission towards the mobilization,
harmonization and coordination of international assistance, including for the implementation of the national security sector
reform and rule of law strategies, and enhancing cooperation with the AU, ECOWAS, CPLP, EU and other partners in support
of the maintenance of constitutional order and the stabilization of Guinea-Bissau.
The UN medical services provide timely and reliable, costumer oriented, cost-efficient and prompt medical care to all UN Staff
members and their eligible dependants. Currently Medical Services have the following staff: One international Doctor, one local
doctor, one international nurse and one local nurse, one local laboratory technician, one administrative assistant and one driver.
The UNIOGBIS medical service is an integrated service called the UNJMS. It has two clinics as follows: 1) A level-1 clinic located
within the premises of the UN House in Bissau and 2) A health Post that is located within the HQ of the UNIOGBIS HQ compound.
Both locations, though fully equipped, it still needs to increase its capability to health care provision to all UN Staff and their eligible
dependants in Guinea Bissau by maintaining the staff level at both locations.
The nature of this assignment implies frequent interaction with staff at large; staff within work unit; senior management throughout
the Organization; local and international Physicians.
Sustainable Development Goals
3. Good Health and Well-being
UNV Focus Area Securing access to basic social services
Task description
This assignment is a support service to UNIOGBIS. It is not a humanitarian assignment involving direct work or interaction with local
population.
Within the terms of the organization’s delegated authority, and under the direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer, the UN
Volunteer Medical Officer, will undertake the following tasks:
Supports the provision of health services at the Level-I and Level-II health facilities for the mission and follow up and monitor
the treatment of evacuated mission personnel.
Ensure availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment;
6 Mar 2018 Page 2 of 6 Ensure optimum and rational use of resources while respecting medical ethics;
Implement appropriate training programs for medical staff and develop medical capabilities and capacity (e.g. Basic life
Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), health education,
HIV/AIDS prevention;
Assist to manage the procurement of drugs, medical equipment, consumables and medical supplies locally and in accordance
with UN system contracts;
As a member of the Mission Crisis Management team, participates in the preparation and implementation of Mass Casualty
Incidence (MCI) Response, Medevac, Casevac Standard operating procedures (SOP), Mortal Remains handling and
repatriation SOP, response to multi-hazard emergencies in the Mission Area of responsibility and support office headquarters;
Participate actively in organizing referrals, casualty and medical evacuation services provided to mission personnel.
Supports laboratory technicians/nurses and medical administrative staff;
Ensures availability of laboratory supplies and the proper functioning of laboratory equipment
As a member of the Crisis Management Team (CMT), participate in the preparation and implementation of Business
Continuity Planning standard operating procedures and training for the Mission area of responsibility;
Support and participate in pre-deployment visits, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, Immunizations for Eligible
Personnel, refer staff to respective specialists when necessary, follow-up with specialists within and out country;
Provides health education to clients and advises them on healthy living practices;
Participate actively in addressing environmental and occupational health issues;
Participate in the planning, management and implementation of adequate infection control measures in the mission health
facilities at all levels;
Provides relevant public health guidance to the facility management team in the mission and contractors providing catering,
sanitation and fumigation services at the UN camps within
Participates in the planning, organizing and implementation of Forward Medical Team;
Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, responding to emergencies;
Reporting on all activities to CMO and his/her designate on a weekly and monthly basis
When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners
(IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching,
mentoring and formal and on-the-job training
Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerismby
reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events that mark International
Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the host country- Reflect on the type
and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities- Contribute
articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/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,
orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.
Results/Expected Outputs
Medical practices and trainings are effectively planned and implemented;
Physical and mental health of UN staff is ensured through prevention and treatment;
The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including
supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs);
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 peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting
on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including
supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • 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 peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as reporting on the
number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed
Qualifications/Requirements
6 Mar 2018 Page 3 of 6 Required Degree Level Master degree or equivalent
Education - Additional Comments
University Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MB.BS or MD) or its equivalent.University Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MB.BS or
MD) or its equivalent.
Required experience 60 months
Experience Remark
A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience is mandatory.
Language Skills
English (Mandatory) , Level - Fluent
AND - French (Optional) , Level - Fluent
And One of these - Spanish, Portuguese (Optional) , Level - Working Knowledge
Area of Expertise
General human medicine (with clinical experience) Mandatory
Specialized human medicine (with clinical experience) Mandatory
Area of Expertise Requirement
Computer skills: Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets, database Programs and
presentation software. Knowledge of Microsoft outlook and familiarity with the internet.
The incumbent must be a dynamic, multi-functional person, who supports UNIOGBIS with professionalism, dedication and client
orientation.
Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development,
and the UN System.
Language requirements:
English Fluent (mandatory), and French Fluent (optional), and Spanish OR Portuguese Working Knowledge desired. Candidates
with basic / fair knowledge of Spanish OR Portuguese will be considered.
Need Driving Licence Yes
Competencies & Values
Accountability
Adaptability and Flexibility
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Communication
Integrity
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Working in Teams
6 Mar 2018 Page 4 of 6Conditions of Service and other information
Condition of Service Click here to view Conditions of Service
Conditions of Service for International Specialist:
The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity and
satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.
A UN 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 (maximum three).
The Volunteer Living Allowance (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$ 1,587. The
VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/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, kindly enter the link Calculator
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.
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 in the event of a permanent reassignment to another duty
station.
UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security
framework (including residential security reimbursements).
UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and for the final
repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the assignment.
UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to the successful
candidate.
6 Mar 2018 Page 5 of 6 Application Code GNBR000027-2358
Application procedure
If you have not yet registered in the UNV Global Talent Pool, please apply by registering your profile at
https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: Once you have created your UNV account by validating your email address, please
complete all sections of your profile. Go to ‘My Page’ section of your profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special
call you would like to apply for.
If you are already registered in the UNV database, please update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/ Go to ‘My Page’ section of your
profile, click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink and select the special call you would like to apply for.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: 1 April 2018
Disclaimer
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.
Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
