About Economic Commission for Africa

Economic Commission for Africais part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic Commission for Africa’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Ethiopia, you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Ophthalmology
• Grade:CON
• Location:Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
• Department:Economic Commission for Africa
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: A minimum of first degree in general medicine and specialized in the field of Ophthalmology.
• Academic Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years work experience in the field of Ophthalmology.
• Academic Qualifications: The work at the clinic requires the use of an electronic medical record system (earthmed).
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For the job advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage..

Skills

• Provides consultation services to UN staff to diagnose eye problems.
• Institutes treatment and conducts follow-up visits to evaluate the patients progress
• Performs different and requests supplementary diagnostic tests as necessary to arrive a proper diagnosis.
• Recommends different medical treatments (medications, surgeries, and other strategies)
• Works closely with CMO, MOs and OIC to decide the optimal management of clients ophthalmological problems, including referrals to colleagues within the country
• Performs routine check-up for early detection and employment purposes, especially for drivers and other specialized groups such as security officers.
• Writes educational newsletters on different eye conditions for the consumption of the general UN public
• Participates in the monthly continuous medical education and present topics in the field of ophthalmology to the rest of UNHCC personnel
• Assists the patient to get the appropriate treatment. This may involve discussion with the pharmacist to ensure the medication is available either from UNHCC pharmacy or other pharmacies in the city. Possibilities to get UNHCC place a special order should be discussed with the pharmacist and the Chief Medical officer (CMO).
• Informs the CMO/Deputy or head nurse of cases referred to other medical facilities in the city for proper follow up.
• Writes detail medical reports for the purpose of referral to other services in the city, obtaining medical approval from the different UN Medical Directors and evacuations abroad.
• Conduct medical examinations for the purpose of employment such as entry/periodic and exit medical examinations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply