SUMAT Nurse – WFP

Job Description

Organization	United Nations World Food Programme
Job Title	SUMAT Nurse (SC6) – ROSTER (211742)
Requisition ID	211742
Location	Sudan – Khartoum
Posted Date	29/12/2022
Closing Date	11/1/2023

WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis, and we are committed to promoting diversity and gender balance.

Would you like to join WFP Sudan’s SUMAT Medical Project team and enable the delivery of professional, client-focused Medical services? Are you ready to partner with managers to deliver effective medical solutions that will change and save the lives of the most vulnerable people in Sudan? If yes, this opportunity is for you. At WFP, we are looking for a talented SUMAT Nurse Business Support Assistantto support our Medical Team in Sudan, to be hired on Service Contract at the SC6 level.

ABOUT WFP

The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide.  The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes.  Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.

WFP Sudan has the potential to reach millions of food insecure people across Sudan – with a total of 4 million people assisted in 2018. WFP Sudan, one of the largest and complex operations for WFP globally, is currently rolling out a five- year Country Strategic Plan (2019 – 2023), which aims to provide emergency assistance through a hybrid approach (Cash, food and vouchers), along with life-changing types of programmes (Nutrition, Resilience and School Feeding).

JOB PURPOSE

Job holder is a BSA and Nurse – expected to employ their nursing experience as well as general administrative and medical administrative experiences to deliver a wide range of nursing and business support processes with professionalism within the SUMAT project. Their role will facilitate the effective delivery of quality medical services to WFP staff & their family members along with other team players, SUMAT Medical Officers, SUMAT Head Doctor and SUMAT Project Manager.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Assist SUMAT team with all the administrative, logistic and procurement related activities.
2. Administer recommended vaccines on a case-by-case basis (following standard operating procedures of the Medical Section which are based on World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control recommendations) and record the administered vaccines on the international vaccination card.
3. Perform recommended analysis, through RDT kits, on a case-by-case basis (following standard operating procedures of the Medical Section.
4. Provide medical and administrative support to WFP staff and their eligible dependents both within WFP premises and during hospitalization periods.
5. Support the SUMAT doctor in organizing health education trainings to employees and family members.
6. Respond to standard queries and provide timely and accurate guidance regarding health-related topics, including vaccination, certification and prevention.
7. Prepare reports, maintain records and databases, to ensure information is organised and readily available for staff.
8. Perform any other related duties as required.

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS/KNOELDGES ARE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (NURSE -BSA):

• To have good nursing skills, knowledge of first aid delivery and vital sign measurement ability
• To have good knowledge of different classes of pharmaceuticals, consumables, medical equipment
• To have good knowledge of conducting stock inventory – keeping methods (spreadsheet), packing & dispatching ability of medications, consumables, etc. with keeping stock balance
• To have knowledge of critical medical conditions to support doctors in case of emergencies
• To have knowledge of administering, scheduling & to understand cold chain system of different

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area.
Experience:Minimum 5 years of experience in nursing, of which at least 3 years should be in a capacity directly relevant to the current position, preferably in a UN medical service or equivalent environment. 
Language: Fluency in both Arabic & English. 
 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of specialised nursing practices and methods gained through relevant technical training and experience.
• Knowledge of specialised common business practices and methods gained through relevant technical training and experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a range of individuals to provide a high-quality support service.
• Ability to manage data and independently highlight problems requiring attention.
• Ability to monitor and record financial transactions.
• Good communication skills required to give and receive information and work with a variety of individuals.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to demonstrate quality customer services personality (integrity, passion, compassionate, etc.)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please create a personal account and fill out the profile form with your personal information at http://www1.wfp.org/careers/job-openings. If you are an internal applicant, apply through your E-Recruitment profile.

In the application form, ensure filling the mandatory sections, attaching your CV, answering the pre-screening questions and agreeing on the legal statement before submitting your application.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis on account of potential and performance. All applicants will undergo a rigorous process which includes screening against job requirements, a technical test, and a panel interview.

TALENTED WOMEN ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY:

We look for applicants with the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian values. We commit to promote diversity, gender parity and equality between men and women.

WFP strives to build a work environment that is safe and respectful, and free of sexual harassment and abuse of authority. We believe in open communication, and every individual at WFP is treated with respect regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, religious and political beliefs, etc.

In this pursuit, WFP assists women to balance work exigencies with personal and family responsibilities by providing an attractive compensation package, including fully paid maternity leave for 16 weeks, breastfeeding time off, and the possibility to avail of flexible working arrangements. Also, we endeavour to provide our staff, women, and men, with training and professional career development opportunities.

Qualified Female applicants and qualified applicants are especially encouraged to apply

• This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
• WFP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
• WFP does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process.