Senior Nurse [Open to all applicants]
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) operates in approximately 170 countries, focusing on poverty eradication, reducing inequalities, and building resilience to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. The Senior Nurse position is based in Harare, Zimbabwe, supporting the health and wellbeing of UN staff and their dependents through comprehensive medical care and health promotion activities.
Job Purpose
The Senior Nurse (NPSA-7) in Zimbabwe is responsible for supporting the health and wellbeing of UN staff and their dependents. This role involves providing high-quality nursing care, managing emergency situations, assisting with health promotion initiatives, and ensuring the efficient operation of the UN clinic. The position plays a crucial part in maintaining the health standards within the UN community, collaborating with local health authorities and other UN agencies. The nurse will also support the UN Physician in delivering medical services, contributing to an integrated and systemic response to health needs within the UN system.
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, including reception, treatment of minor ailments, wound dressing, and administration of injections and immunizations. Manage emergency cases effectively and provide basic psycho-social counseling with appropriate referrals. Collect and follow up on laboratory samples. Advise UN staff and dependents on available medical services and facilitate referrals to specialists. Assist the UN Physician with medical examinations, procedures, and other delegated duties, including after-hours emergencies and escorting patients for specialized treatment. Plan, organize, and conduct health promotion programs for UN agencies. Maintain clinic cleanliness, security of equipment, and confidential patient records. Ensure safe storage of medicines and adequate stock levels. Supervise and mentor clinic staff, manage petty cash, and produce medical and clinic reports.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of experience in Critical Emergency Care and administration is required for diploma holders, or a minimum of 4 years for degree holders. Experience in capacity development on health matters at an international level, producing internationally acceptable reports, and working in a multi-cultural environment are desirable.
Skills
Core Competencies: Achieve Results, Think Innovatively, Learn Continuously, Adapt with Agility, Act with Determination, Engage and Partner, Enable Diversity and Inclusion. Technical Competencies: Health, Health Emergencies, Health Access to Treatment, Customer Satisfaction/Client Management, Communication, Risk Management, UN Policy Ethics, Knowledge Generation. Fluency in English and Shona and/or Ndebele is required.