SENIOR NURSE, Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo

## SENIOR NURSE, Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo - Organization:MONUSCO - United Nations Organisation Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Country:Democratic Republic of Congo - Office:MONUSCO Beni, Democratic Republic of Congo Organizational Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Medical Section in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), with the duty station in Beni. The incumbent will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer or their designate. Within delegated authority, the Senior Nurse will be responsible for the following duties: - Oversee daily clinical activities and ensure the roster for emergency medical coverage outside regular working hours, including UN public holidays and weekends. - Plan and requisition the clinic’s medical material, supplies, and equipment needs. - Liaise with and coordinate with the Pharmacy unit to establish essential contracts for the mission. - Support the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in coordinating with all stakeholders involved in CASEVAC/MEDVEAC and mass casualty incidents. - Provide medical support during evacuation and repatriation, and escort patients if needed. - Ensure support as appropriate to hospitalized patients, at both COE and contracted hospitals. - Ensure medical records are uploaded to the EarthMed system timely and accurately to enable case managers to complete medical clearances, incident reports, medical evacuations, sick leave certificates, and disability recommendations. - Create and implement logistic plans to support field satellite clinics and follow up on their implementation, including assisting in arrangements for deceased personnel. - Develop and implement outreach programs for mission personnel. - Plan and organize preventive medical care training and promote medical fairs. - Publish periodic public health awareness bulletins on ongoing outbreaks and non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in consultation with the CMO. - Ensure the isolation centers are maintained to handle any upsurge of contagious diseases. - Perform medical briefings for incoming staff and conduct first aid training and BLS training, arranging first aid kits for UN personnel deployed in deep field locations. - Oversee the maintenance and distribution of medical inventory and supplies on an ad hoc basis for the mission clinics. - Assist the CMO in verifying bills generated for services provided by hospitals in regional evacuation centers. - Ensure timely action for the appropriate submission of invoices for settlement, including all the actions to be taken in umoja - Assist in contract performance management evaluation along with the pharmacy team, bringing attention to the CMO prior to final evaluation. - Actively participate in supporting the telehealth project in coordination with UNHQ and field medical facilities. - Prepare and update monthly medical reports from UNOE and TCC health facilities in the electronic system. - Carry out other duties as required. Professionalism: Shows pride in work and 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. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific Qualification A license to practice nursing is required. Valid certifications in ECG, CPR, PHTLS, or a similar course is required. Qualification as a BLS instructor is desirable. At least 8 years of progressively responsible experience in general nursing, including intensive care and health administration is required. Experience managing clinical teams or coordinating medical evacuation or mass casualty responses is required. Experience in the management of medical inventory and supply requisitions is required. Prior experience in maintaining medical records in database systems such as EarthMed or similar platforms is required. Prior experience developing and implementing outreach programs, preventative care training, or public health awareness campaigns is desirable. Experience working in hospital and/or clinic management, including supervisory responsibilities, is required. Experience working in an international organization is desirable. English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. French is desirable. 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). Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. - This position is temporarily available until 30 June 2027. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. - While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. - Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. - This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. - Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply.Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. - Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. Please note that pursuant to the Staff selection system policy (ST/AI/2025/2): (1) Applicants for positions in the Field Service category cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located, and (2) Applicants for positions in the Professional and higher cate