Paramedic, FS-4
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 25 Aug 2009
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 10 Aug 2009
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste
DUTY STATION: Dili (East Timor)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 09-MED-UNMIT-422191-R-DILI (EAST TIMOR)
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Responsibilities
The Paramedic will perform the following duties: First responder to emergency situations; Provision of pre-hospital care to UNMIT and Country Team Staff; Responsible for performing initial triage of patients, especially during mass casualty management; Assist in providing medical support during evacuations and repatriations; Will be a member of the mission’s Emergency Response Team; Advise administration on the requirements for evacuation and/or escort patients if needed; On-call status during nights, weekends and holidays as appropriate; In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer, develop and implement First Aid and BLS Training programmes to meet mission needs; Responsible for the preparation or updating of emergency kits, trauma kits and evacuation kits for Doctors, emergency vehicles and strategically place kits in the facility; Assist in the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment for the medical section; Suggest and research equipment necessary for proper medical support; After receiving permission to order will aid in the requisitions; Provide On-The-Job training to medical staff on the use and maintenance of equipment under the care of the Paramedic; and other duties as necessary.
Competencies
Professionalism - Knowledge of clinical/occupational paramedic settings. Role model to other team members through conduct, appearance, communication, mutual respect, leadership, ethical decision–making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to adapt to demanding and sometimes dangerous and physically challenging environment. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Planning and Organising - Ability to establish priorities and to plan and co-ordinate own work plan. Commitment to continuous learning - Initiative and willingness to keep abreast of new skills in the Paramedic field. Willingness to contribute to UN institutional knowledge through active participation in the documentation and sharing of lessons and good practices. Technology Awareness - Proficiency in relevant medical software packages. Ability to operate cardiac monitors, respirators and other ICU equipment. Teamwork - Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Communication - Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Advanced Paramedic diploma, preferably at least Paramedic Level 3 or equivalent from an accredited institution. Certified to teach Basic Life Support. Certificate in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET). Certificates in ECG, CPR or ACLS is an asset.
Work Experience
A least five years of progressive experience in Emergency Pre Hospital Care including retrieval and trauma. Experience in care and treatment of critically ill patients without the continuous support or direct supervision of a medical doctor. Experience in working with medical emergencies in conflict areas would be an asset.
Languages
Fluency in spoken and written English; knowledge of a second UN language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Local language capability (Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesian or Tetum) would be considered a strong asset.
Other Skills
Familiarity with the operation of: Cardiac Monitors, Ventilators, Infusion, syringe and feeding pumps, ECG, Suction Machine. Use of Microsoft Office tools is desirable.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
How to apply
All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.
Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.
- To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
- After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
- In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
- UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reposts to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.
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- Fax: 1-212-963-2800
Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.
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