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Issued by: OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine
Vacancy number: VNSMUG00932
Vacancy type: Local Contracted
Field of expertise: Medical Services
Grade: G6
Number of posts: 1
Duty station: Kyiv
Date of issue: 27 August 2019
Deadline for application: 17 September 2019 - 23:59 Central European Time (CET/CEST)

Background

		The OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine is looking for highly qualified, motivated and experienced Ukrainian professional for the position of Nurse in the main office in Kyiv. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link http://www.osce.org/employment/. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine, please see http://www.osce.org/ukraine-smm

Tasks and Responsibilities

		Under direct supervision of the SMM’s Medical Officer, the incumbent performs following duties: Provide Primary Health Care cover to Mission Members and report all findings directly to the Mission Medical Officer; Assess the condition of Mission Members who are injured or taken ill suddenly, then decide what action is needed and initiates treatment; Assist the SMM Local Paramedics with any emergency cases at point of injury/onset of illness; Assist during medical evacuation and repatriation of Mission Members as a result of accidents, sudden illnesses or epidemics; Perform basic medical examinations, routine check–ups and relevant immunisation; Refer Mission Members to appropriate medical facilities/practitioners and follow-up actions on each medical case. This includes referrals also in cases of trauma or abuse; Uphold professional and technical knowledge by methods such as continued professional development, attending training courses, self-directed study etc.; Ensure that all medical information and documentation are recorded, stored and kept in a confidential manner; prepare statistical reports on completed activities and plans future actions; Maintain nursing supplies/stock levels and rotation; recording all supplies/stock (including expiry date and batch number) for accuracy and audit purposes; recommends purchase of medical equipment and supplies; Organize with professional trainers courses to deal with medical emergencies; Actively support a cooperative relationship between colleagues by communicating information, responding to requests and developing team cohesion; Perform any other duty as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

		Ukrainian citizenship or holding permanent resident status in Ukraine; Completed secondary education supplemented by a diploma of certified nurse by a recognized institution; At least 6 years of experience of working in a Medical practice or Hospital preferably in an international set-up; Minimum 2 years’ experience in life savings techniques and established experience in using medical equipment used for testing; Professional fluency in English, Russian and Ukrainian languages; Established ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical issues discussed or recorded in medical files; Computer literate with practical experience with Microsoft packages and other medical software; Demonstrated ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds, different gender, and diverse political views, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity; Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, as well as the ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; The incumbent must have a valid driver’s license.

Required competencies

		Core values Commitment: Actively contributes to achieving organizational goals Diversity: Respects others and values their diverse perspectives and contributions Integrity: Acts in a manner consistent with the Organization’s core values and organizational principles Accountability: Takes responsibility for own action and delegated work Core competencies Communication: Actively works to achieve clear and transparent communication with colleagues and with stakeholders of the Organization Collaboration: Works effectively with others on common goals and fosters a positive, trust-based working environment Planning: Works towards the achievement of goals in a structured and measured manner Analysis and decision-making: Analyses available information, draws well-founded conclusions and takes appropriate decisions Initiative-taking: Proposes and initiates new ideas, activities and projects Flexibility: Responds positively and effectively to changing circumstances Managerial competencies (for positions with managerial responsibilities) Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, builds trust and creates an enabling environment Strategic thinking: Identifies goals that advance the organizational agenda and develops plans for achieving them Managing performance: Helps to maximize team performance by providing active feedback and skill development opportunities

Remuneration Package

		Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions is 1176.00 Euro/month. Social benefits will include participation in the Cigna health insurance scheme and the OSCE Provident Fund. Appointments are normally made at step 1 of the applicable OSCE salary scale.

How To Apply

		For more details please visit the OSCE website employment section at http://www.osce.org/employment/. All qualified applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online, using the OSCE online application link. Please note that applications received after the deadline, submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages the nomination of qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.