Vacancy Announcement 
Medical Officer, HL06 (3 Vacancies) 

 
Deadline for Applications: 17 June 2020

Contract type & Duration: Fixed-term appointment of 3 years including 1 year probation period, with the possibility of further extension, subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need of the post.  
Vacancy Announcement Number 
VN/WB/038/2020/X 
Duty Station & Department Qalqilia Hospital– Health

The main responsibilities include: In accordance with established Agency policy and procedures, the  incumbent: 

• Provides general outpatient services and other special services, including maternal and child health, control of non-communicable diseases as well as for hospital referrals;
• Participates in on-the-job and in-service training of other staff in accordance with the approved  plans;
• Replaces other Medical Officer during their absence, in the same or other health centers, as required.
• Perform other duties as may be required. 

Conditions of service  

Monthly basic salary USD 1,983.90, payable in JD at UN monthly exchange rate.

Other benefits include:

• Provident Fund contribution (15.2% of basic salary paid by the Agency).
• Dependency allowances (if applicable).
• 36 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance. 

 To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education A medical degree from a recognized university including an internship of at least twelve-month duration. A valid governmental license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.

Work experience At least four years of satisfactory professional working experience.

Language(s) Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic. 
 
You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

•  Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload.
• Good organizational and planning skills;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively deal with patients;
• Self-motivated;
• Ability to lead a team and work as a team member;
• Proficiency in standard Agency computer applications. 

Desirable qualifications: Post-graduate degree or diploma in public health, family health or other related discipline

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.