Org. 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Competencies

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.

Education

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.

Work Experience

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.

Languages

Language	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
English	UN Level III	UN Level III	UN Level III	UN Level III

Assessment

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

Special Notice

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 categories in a mission, field operation, or resident coordinator’s office cannot be of the nationality of the country where the position is located. For currently serving staff of a United Nations Common System organization, only the UN-recognized nationality will be considered for the purposes of these restrictions.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations 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. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile 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. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. 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 DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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