Vacancy Announcement
Staff Nurse, HL02

Deadline for Applications 23 July 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/049/2020/X
Duty Station & Department Qalqilia Health Centre- Health

The incumbent is responsible to Senior Staff Nurse and receives technical supervision from Field Nursing Services Officer and/or Area Nursing Services Officer (as applicable).

The main responsibilities include:

In accordance with Agency policy and procedure, the incumbent:

• Performs all nursing services, including maternal and child care, home visits, family planning, immunization, specialized clinics, health education and counseling;
• Provides technical guidance in the electronic medical record system for staff in the assigned health centre, including training of staff, accuracy of entered data and the generation of reports;
• Provides technical support to nursing staff and others in all matters related to infection control procedures;
• Ensures the proper recording and reporting of health information from nursing staff under her/his supervision;
• Provides technical support and guidance to practical nurses and midwives in the Family Health Team she/he is assigned to;
• Under the supervision of the Senior Staff Nurse, controls and keep records of equipment, uniforms, linen, sundries and other medical supplies needed for nursing activities; ensures their continued availability and supervises disposal of used items;
• Supervises and maintains a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the health centre;
• Conducts on-the-job training of staff and participates in-services courses as and when required;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Conditions of service Monthly basic salary USD1,372.10, 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).
• 30 days of annual leave.
• Compulsory medical insurance.

To qualify for this position, you will need:

Education A university degree in Nursing from a recognized university; Possession of a license to practice nursing services (where applicable).

Work experience At least three years of satisfactory working experience as a qualified nurse.

Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.

Language(s) Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic.

You will also need to demonstrate the following competencies:

• Good communication skills and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients;
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
• Adequate computer skills;
• Self-motivated and shows willingness to learn from others;
• Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
• Acts in accordance with the professional ethics and values.

Desirable qualifications:

Diploma or certificate in midwifery or public health nursing;

Working experience in the provision of maternal and child health care.

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.

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