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Nurse ( a ) from the Medical Services Unit
Job advertisement : Apr 17/2023
Publication cancellation date : May 1, 2023, 9:59:00 PM
Organizational Unit: RLC
Job type : Temporary work
Requirement Type: PSA ( Personal Service Agreements )
Grade Level: N / A
Main location : Chile-Santiago
Duration: 11 renewable months
Position Number: N / A
_ FAO seeks to ensure gender, geographic and linguistic diversity among its staff and its international consultants, in order to serve the Member States of the Organization in the best possible way in all regions.
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- FAO is committed to achieving diversity in its workforce in terms of sex, nationality, origin and culture.
- Women, nationals of under-represented or under-represented Member States and persons with disabilities with the necessary qualifications are encouraged to submit their applications.
- All persons working for FAO must comply with the highest standards of professional integrity and conduct and uphold FAO’s values.
- FAO, as a specialized agency of the United Nations, applies a zero tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its statute, objectives and mandate, in particular sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
- All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
- All requests will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Organizational framework
The ( la ) nurse ( a ) from Medical Services will work at the FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean ( RLC ), in Santiago de Chile, in full days from Monday to Friday.
Hierarchical dependency
The ( the ) nurse ( a ) will work under the general supervision of the ( the ) RLC Management Officer and the direct supervision of the FAO Medical Adviser, together with various relevant actors in the Organization.
Field of specialization
Nursing.
Tasks and responsibilities
The ( the ) nurse ( a ) will be in charge of collaborating in the promotion of health activities and carrying out health and preventive monitoring actions, focusing on the following main tasks:
- As part of the Medical Service, make the corresponding adjustments in Health activities according to contingencies due to the COVID-19 pandemic or any other unforeseen event, as well as executing actions that tend to a healthy lifestyle, always promoting a good work environment in the Regional Office.
- Follow up on internal COVID-19 cases, according to the protocols established in RLC, including providing guidance and implementing prevention measures within FAO facilities.
- Clinical assistance in case of emergencies, emergencies or work accidents that may occur within FAO units and their due channeling to FAO physician or specialized health services.
- Together with the Security team, it will collaborate in the implementation of preventive campaigns and training related to the contagion of COVID-19 within the Office, both the preparation of reports on the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Chile and the collaboration in corporate actions and responses to COVID-19 and guidelines of the FAO Medical Service
- Participate in working groups and in the preparation of proposals, both support in the execution of the various scheduled activities in the year, including the organization of group and individual health prevention and awareness activities at the local level, the Health Education Program, the Welfare Program, among others.
- Collaboration in the tasks of preventive medical programs and in meeting morbidity criteria of FAO employees.
- Support in various campaigns, such as individual health and a healthy environment, training Brigadiers on first aid issues, and lung resuscitation, United Nations vaccination, among others
- Participate with the Medical Advisor in the development of strategies, monitoring and accompaniment of officials with medical licenses, safeguarding at all times due confidentiality.
- Collaborate in the analysis, monitoring and accompaniment of health insurance beneficiaries.
THE CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUED IN ARRANGE TO THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
Minimum requirements
- Nursing Professional Title
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in clinical work and management. Significant experience in clinical management.
- Knowledge in preparation of documents or reports.
- Native / advanced knowledge of Spanish ( C level ) and practical knowledge of English ( B level )
- National of Chile or with work permit in the country
FAO core competencies
- Results-based approach
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Building effective relationships
- Knowledge exchange and continuous improvement
It is noted that all candidates should adhere to the Organization’s values of commitment to FAO, respect for all and integrity and transparency.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- FAO does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process ( application, interview, processing ).
- Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. If you need help or have questions, contact: Careers@fao.org
- Applications received after the expiration of the application deadline will not be accepted.
- We inform you that FAO will only consider academic degrees or credentials obtained from a teaching institution included in the World Database on Higher Education, which is a list maintained by the International Association of Universities ( IAU ) / UNESCO. The list can be consulted at: www.whed.net/
- For any other questions visit the FAO website on employment: http://www.fao.org/employment/home/es/.
HOW TO APPLY Candidates are requested to attach a letter of motivation to the online profile. We encourage applicants to submit the application well before the deadline. If you need help, or have queries, please contact: Careers@fao.org
