The United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD) was founded in 1971 as an
instrument to help achieve the strategy for the Second United Nations Development Decade.
Created by an agreement between the UN and the Government of Japan, its operations are
supported by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA).

UNCRD’s vision is to achieve sustainable living environment for all. Its mission is to assist developing
countries in their efforts to achieve sustainable development. Regional development planning and
management is an effective set of tools that UNCRD is prioritizing to realize its vision and mission
through guiding subnational, national and international actions to reduce the social, economic and environmental disparities within a region or among different regions.

The UNCRD in affiliation with other UN agencies presently require the services of resourceful,
experienced and dynamic candidates at various UN DUTY STATIONS in Geneva, Copenhagen,
Jerusalem, Beijing, New York, Santiago and Hong Kong for the following positions listed below:-

Posting Title: Chief Nurse, P-3
Job Code Title: CHIEF NURSE
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities:
Within limited delegated authority, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth day to day
functioning of the walk-in-clinic at the UN Medical Facility and arrange appointments for medical
exams of mission personnel. Design and implement outreach programs for mission personnel. Liaise
with local hospitals to secure treatment of staff in these facilities preventive and promotive medical
programs.

Conduct medical orientation for incoming mission staff. Arrange first aid training for mission
personnel. Prepare monthly medical reports. Medico Administrative Duties: Assist the Chief
Medical Officer in coordinating medical evacuations/repatriations Identify supplies and equipment
requirements for the clinic and with approval of the Chief Medical Officer raise requisitions
accordingly. Liaise with the Procurement Supply section for this. Provide support to the satellite
clinics and ensure regular medical supplies.

Supervisory Duties: Supervise the nursing staff at mission headquarters and satellite clinics to
ensure smooth functioning of the clinic. Assist the Chief Medical Officer in preparing Performance
Appraisal Reports of nursing staff in the clinic. Ensure periodic upgrading of medical skills of nursing
staff. Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and experience in clinical nursing.

Planning and Organising: Ability to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work plan.

Commitment to continuous learning: Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the
nursing field.

Technology Awareness: Knowledge of relevant medical software packages.

Teamwork: Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity
and respect for diversity.

Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively.

Education
Registered Nurse who is a graduate of either an accredited Baccalaureate Nursing Program
(University) or an accredited Diploma Program (4 years). Certificates in ECG, CPR or Basic Life
Support is an asset.

Work Experience
At least 5 years of experience in the general nursing/intensive care with some experience in health
administration. Experience of UN peace keeping operations and familiarity with relevant UN
administrative policies and procedures is highly desirable.

Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second official UN language is an
advantage and sometimes a requirement. Fluency in the local language may be essential.

Posting Title: Pharmacist, P3
Job Code Title: PHARMACIST
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities
Within the delegated authority the Pharmacist reports to the Chief/Senior Medical Officer (C/SMO)
and is responsible for the following duties:

- Monthly updates the Mission list of drugs and consumables, based on ge on regular basis through
consumption reports
- Records and reports all medicines supplied on periodic basis detailing medicine’s name and
strength, dosage, quantity supplied.

-Day-to-day advice on pharmaceutical issues including evaluating different antibiotics impact on
the local microbiological situation, and secures that mission personnel do not unnecessarily
influence the ecological balance through the use of antibiotics;
- Advises the medical staff about available restricted and non-restricted antibiotics in response to
the recommended treatments for the hospital patients (IN&Out);
- Periodically updates doctors and nursing staff on the drugs formulary list and antibiotics drugs
recommended by WHO guidelines to provide basic and emergency treatments
- Day-to-day check on pharmaceutical issues, drugs, medical supplies, medical consumables,
vaccines, condoms (male and female) and blood in the mission (Item description /stock number,
unit form, total quantity available, expiry date, and bin location of each item is physically checked
and clearly verified).
- Ensure that minimum and maximum stock levels are established either according to the packing
form or the unit form in respect to each expendable item;
- Daily physical check of pharmaceutical products to ensure that shelves are cleaned off the expired
drugs and can handle consumption of short-expiry items
- Updates list of medical assets in the Galileo system or any other recording tool thereof;
- Updates the C/SMO on the medical assets status and KPI's compliance on periodic basis.
- Advises the medical doctors on the specification of drugs to be requisitioned, and for offers a
prudent scale of issue for the planning of re-supply;
- Identifies /determines efficiency and punctuality in the pharmacy requisitions in regards to drugs,
laboratory reagents, medical consumables and other miscellaneous supplies;
- Coordinates with Procurement and Supply Sections for follow-up of approved requisitions,
technical evaluations, and purchase orders related to the medical warehouse/Pharmacy Unit;
- Orders, receives, stores, and distributes pharmaceutical medications to adequately meet needs of
clinics in an efficient manner;
- Updates the list of expendable and non-expendable items in the Galileo system for regular
submission to the CMO.
- Follows the Centralized Item Master Catalogue of the Codification Expendable Project;
- Convergence of multiple unit of measure into one Unit in Galileo System upon DFS-PCIU regulation
recommendations;
- KPs performance applications are implemented upon Galileo SAU perspective and in compliance
with the PCIU regulations and measures. Synchronization of data between the Physical actual stock
and the theoretical stock data is established and restructured completely in Galileo system;
- Responsible for preparation of the list of expired drugs and consumables for write-off and disposal
according to UN policies on waste management
- Performs other duties as requested.

Competencies
Professionalism: Knowledge and hands on experience in pharmaceutics and ability to apply them in
an organizational setting. High degree of personal initiative and willingness with highest integrity to
accept wide responsibilities and work independently under established procedures; 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.

Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; Delivers outputs
for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; Operates in
compliance with organizational regulations and rules; Supports subordinates, provides oversight
and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; Takes personal responsibility for his/her own
shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Planning & 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
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Pharmaceutical Sciences is required.
A first-level university degree with combination of two additional years of qualifying experience
may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in pharmacy and skills on pharmaceutical
logistical matters is required. Hands-on experience, particularly in support of Peacekeeping
Operations or a related field mission is highly desirable. Experience in using Microsoft Office and
Excel spreadsheets to maintain proper statistics and keep patient data is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.

Posting Title: Medical Officer, P4
Job Code Title: MEDICAL OFFICER
Duty Station: MULTIPLE

Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Clinical Duties:
•Under takes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies,
•Under takes day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical
examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel
kits, etc.

•Refeƌs staff to outside specialists as necessary.
•Folloǁs-up with outside specialists.
•Pƌoǀides health eduĐatioŶ aŶd health pƌoŵotioŶ pƌogƌaŵs.
•PaƌtiĐipates iŶ addƌessiŶg ǁoƌk eŶǀiƌoŶŵeŶt aŶd oĐĐupatioŶal health issues.

Medico Administrative Duties:
•Liaises ǁith UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities.
•Folloǁs the UŶited NatioŶs estaďlished poliĐies aŶd pƌoĐeduƌes ƌegaƌdiŶg ŵediĐal ĐleaƌaŶĐes, siĐk
leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.
•PaƌtiĐipates iŶ dƌaftiŶg aŶd iŵpleŵeŶtation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans
for the duty station/mission.
•Deputizes foƌ a ŵoƌe seŶioƌ MediĐal OffiĐeƌ duƌiŶg his/heƌ aďseŶĐe.

Supervisory Administration:
•MaŶages daLJ-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical
supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
•EŶsuƌes appƌopƌiate tƌaiŶiŶg pƌogƌaŵs aƌe iŵpleŵeŶted iŶ oƌdeƌ to ŵaiŶtaiŶ aŶd deǀelop the
medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

General:
•Peƌform otheƌ ƌelated duties as ƌeƋuiƌed.

Competencies
•Pƌofessionalism : KŶoǁledge of ĐliŶiĐal, oĐĐupatioŶal aŶd tƌopiĐal/tƌaǀel ŵediĐiŶe
in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. 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.

•Teaŵǁoƌk: 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 decision, even when such
decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and
accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

•ClieŶt OƌieŶtatioŶ: CoŶsideƌs all those to ǁhoŵ seƌǀiĐes aƌe pƌoǀided to ďe ͞clients͟ and seeks to
see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with
clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate
solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep
informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets
timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
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.

Education
Doctorate (MD) or equivalent degree in medicine. ACLS/BCLS certification and /or certification in
tropical and travel medicine is an asset. Masters degree in Public Health (MPH or equivalent) is an
added advantage.

Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in medical field as a medical
doctor.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position
advertised, fluency in oral and written English and knowledge of French is an asset.

REMUNERATION

Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive
compensation and benefits package is offered. Annual salary ranges from US$110,000.00 to
US$250,000.00 for respective positions.

HOW TO APPLY


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