Locum Nurse Aide for the UN Clinic
Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE
Application Deadline : 15-May-19 (Midnight New York, USA)
Additional Category : HIV, Health and Development
Type of Contract : Individual Contract
Post Level : National Consultant
Languages Required : English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-Jun-2019
Duration of Initial Contract : On call basis over a three-year period
Expected Duration of Assignment : On call basis over a three-year period
Background
Under the direct supervision of the Nurse in charge and overall supervision by the UN Physician, the Locum Nurse Aide will ensure a high standard of clinic hygiene, prompt assistance to patients and being an aide to the nurses and the UN Physician.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions
- Standard Clinic Hygiene;
- Assistance with patient care;
- General Aide duties.
Standard Clinic Hygiene:
- Disinfection of clinic working area surfaces including damp dusting;
- Sluicing and disinfection of clinic linen and bedding material;
- Laundry and ironing of clinic linen;
- Prepares and maintains high standard hygiene of all offices, patient observation, and examination and procedure rooms;
- Cleans equipment, sterilizes, stores, prepares and issues dressing packs, procedure trays and other supplies;
- Maintains the orders stock for Doctor’s and nursing areas.
Assistance with patient care:
- Reception of patients, clients, visitors and answers telephone calls;
- Measures and records temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure, weight, height, intake and output as and when requested to do so;
- Assisting patients whilst in waiting room, rest room and observation room and promptly reports emergency cases to the UN Nurse or Doctor on duty;
- Assists the UN Nurse with provision of Basic patient care including tepid baths and appropriate transportation of patients;
- Drapes patients for examinations and treatments and remains with patient during such duties as holding instruments, adjusting lights etc;
- Collects urine, stool, and sputum as requested.
Other Aide duties:
- Security maintenance of clinic property and equipment through inventory and actions to promote cleanliness and safety for patients, visitors and staff;
- Assists the UN Nurse with stock checks, statistical compilation;
- Assists with filing system and invoice compilation;
- Completes various errands as directed, including pick- up and delivery of trays, specimens, reports, e.tc;
- Any other duties as may be deemed necessary by administrative focal point.
Competencies
Professionalism – Knowledge of the UN systems.
- Demonstrate ability to use autoclaving machine, washing machine and other minor nursing equipment;
- Ability to maintain accurate records;
- Ability to work independently and to maintain flexibility in working hours;
- Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with counterparts.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
- Shares knowledge and experience;
- Actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Development and Operational Effectiveness:
- Ability to perform work of confidential nature and handle a large volume of work;
- Basic IT skills and use of a scanner.
Leadership and Self-Management:
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
- Remains calm, in control and good humoured even when under pressure;
- Demonstrates openness to change.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
- Nurse Aide Training Certificate;
- 5 O’Levels;
- Computer Literate.
Work Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years’ similar working experience in a private institution;
- Previous work experience in the UN/NGO environment is an added advantage.
Language Requirements:
- Ability to communicate in English and basic working knowledge in Shona/Ndebele.
Application procedure
Prospetive candidates should apply as individuals on this platform, uploading the following documents:
- Application Letter;
- A CV or P11 Form highlighting the relevant experience;
- Copies of Certificates / Proof of Qualifications;
Please group all your documents into one (1) single Word or PDF document as the system only allows you to upload one (1) document.
Incomplete applications will not be given consideration.
Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
Requests for any clarification on the position should be submitted to [email protected]. Clarification requests submitted to any other email address will not be responded to.
UNDP is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff, and equal opportunities for people living with disabilities. Well qualified candidates, particularly women and people living with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.
Evaluation Process
Award of the contract shall be made to the Consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: Responsive/compliant/acceptable; and having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and Interview criteria specific to the ToR.
- Technical Criteria weight: 70%;
- Interview Criteria weight: 30%.
Interviews will be conducted to assess the candidates selected after the technical evaluation process.
Note: Only the highest ranked candidates who have obtained a minimum of 49 points (70%) on the technical evaluation will be considered for the financial evaluation / engagement.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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