Job Title: United Nations Dispensary Physician Contract Type ...

UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title:
United Nations Dispensary Physician
Contract Type: Service Contract
Contract Duration: 12 Months, renewable
Application Deadline: Monday 16 th July 2012
Under the medical supervision of the United Nations Medical Director, the overall
guidance of the Resident Coordinator and direct supervision of the UNDP Deputy Resident
Representative, the Physician appointed in a UN Sponsored Dispensary will:
1. Provide medical services to all personnel from the United Nations and its Agencies, as
well as to their dependents, by attending the dispensary on a full-time basis;
2. Be on call during and outside office hours to observe and treat emergencies in the
dispensary or in their homes;
3. Promote health care among personnel from the UN and its Agencies by coordinating
vaccination programmes recommended by WHO, providing counseling on prophylaxis against
epidemics, infectious diseases (when applicable) and sexually transmitted diseases;
4. Facilitate VCT for HIV/AIDS process for UN staff and dependants;
5. Maintain a close liaison with reliable hospitals, private medical facilities and blood banks
which could be used for emergencies;
6. Identify local specialized Physicians (e.g paediatrician, cardiologist, internist, surgeon,
obstetrician/gynaecologist, dentist etc) where staff and dependants could be referred;
7. Keep constant contact with the United Nations Designated Examining Physicians to
facilitate their availability as and when required;
8. Facilitate, in consultation with the Resident Coordinator and relevant UN Agency Head,
medical evacuation of UN staff and their dependents authorized by the United Nations Medical
Director for further investigations and major treatment;
9. Perform pre-placement and periodic medical examinations for staff members from the
United Nations and its Agencies who choose to use the UN Dispensary for their
examinations;
10. Maintain medical records of all personnel from the United Nations and its Agencies and
advise new staff members on health precautionary steps;
11. Verify sick-leave reports submitted by all United Nations personnel from UN Examining
Physicians and other medical practitioners in the country;
12. Distribute, supervise and appraise the work for the Nurse of the dispensary;
13. Keep inventory of all vaccines, medicines, supplies and equipment and ensure their

eplenishment either through local purchases, or through yearly orders through UNDP
processes;
14. Maintain emergency medical supplies and equipment to be used in case of emergency
situation;
15. Replenish first-aid kits and other essential medical supplies kept in the duty station of the
country;
16. Maintain a database of all visits and treatments provided at the dispensary. Prepare and
send reports of these visits and treatments to the United Nations Medical Director in New York
on a quarterly basis through the Resident Coordinator;
17. Be a member of the Local Inter-Agency Dispensary Management Committee chaired by the
WHO Representative;
18. Perform any other duties as considered necessary by the Resident Coordinator and/or
United Nations Medical Director.
Competencies:
. Professionalism - Knowledge and hands on experience in clinical medicine.
. Planning and organizing - Ability to establish priorities and to plan, co-ordinate and
monitor own work plan and those under his/her supervision.
. Teamwork - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective
working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect
for diversity
. Communication - Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
. Commitment to Continuous learning - Willingness to learn to keep abreast of new
developments in the medical field.
. Technological awareness - Solid computer skills and good knowledge of relevant medical
databases.
Qualifications:
Education: Doctorate in Medicine from a recognized University and able to register with the
Gambia Medical and Dental Council. Residency in one of the medical specialties, preferably
internal medicine.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive clinical experience in the medical field.
Language: Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of second official UN language an
advantage and sometimes a requirement;
Computer literate: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Submission of applications
Interested candidates should send a one-page cover letter explaining their interest and
suitability for this position, as well as an updated CV to the UNDP Country Office:

The Resident Representative
UNDP The Gambia
5 Kofi Annan Street
P. O. Box 553, Cape Point
The Gambia
Or through email: jobs.gm@undp.org, indicating ‘United Nations Dispensary Physician’ in the
subject field. Closing date for applications is Monday 16 th July 2012. Any applications received
after this date will not be given consideration. Only short-listed candidates whose applications
correspond to the above criteria will be contacted for an interview.