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UNDP International is currently hiring a Senior Nurse in Harare to safeguard the health and wellbeing of UN personnel and their eligible family members. Operating across…
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UNDP International is currently hiring a Senior Nurse in Harare to safeguard the health and wellbeing of UN personnel and their eligible family members. Operating across roughly 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme strives to eliminate poverty, mitigate inequalities, and promote sustainable development globally. The chosen candidate will join a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating across various teams to support organizational objectives. This position centers on delivering comprehensive nursing…
Job Description
UNDP International is currently hiring a Senior Nurse in Harare to safeguard the health and wellbeing of UN personnel and their eligible family members. Operating across roughly 170 countries and territories, the United Nations Development Programme strives to eliminate poverty, mitigate inequalities, and promote sustainable development globally. The chosen candidate will join a multidisciplinary framework, collaborating across various teams to support organizational objectives.
This position centers on delivering comprehensive nursing care, managing medical emergencies, overseeing clinic operations, and advancing health promotion initiatives. Daily duties involve greeting patients, translating between English and local languages such as Shona or Ndebele, dispensing medical prescriptions, and collecting laboratory samples. The professional will also facilitate specialist referrals, handle administrative tasks including petty cash management, maintain confidential medical files, and accompany patients needing specialized local care or medical evacuations to South Africa. Furthermore, the role involves conducting health awareness programs, supervising clinic personnel, and stepping in for the UN Physician or UN Counsellor when required.
The role is suited for experienced clinical professionals who can balance urgency with accuracy, communicate clearly, and adapt to diverse, multicultural settings. Candidates will operate under the direction of the UN Physician while coordinating closely with operations teams and external medical professionals.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist patients seeking treatment from the UN Physician or UN Counsellor
- Provide translation assistance between English, Shona, and Ndebele for patients and doctors
- Manage clinic emergencies, administer treatments for minor ailments, and handle dressings
- Dispense prescribed medications, provide injections, and administer immunizations
- Collect and log laboratory samples while coordinating follow-ups for results
- Maintain confidentiality of medical records and ensure proper stocking of medicines
- Plan and execute health promotion events across UN agencies
- Handle administrative functions such as petty cash, mid-year reports, and patient documentation
- Escort patients to major local hospitals and coordinate evacuations to South Africa when necessary
Requirements
- State Registered Nurse Diploma with at least 7 years of experience in critical emergency care and administration
- OR Degree in Nursing with at least 4 years of experience in critical emergency care and administration
- Further qualification in Anesthesia, ICU, Midwifery, or Theater training
- Critical Care and Trauma Certificate
- Certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Fluency in English alongside Shona and/or Ndebele
Qualifications
- Prior capacity development experience regarding health matters at an international level
- Demonstrated ability to produce internationally acceptable reports
- Familiarity with multicultural environments and knowledge of an additional UN language
- Proficiency in computers and office software packages including MS Word and Excel
Core Skills
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Where is this job located?
This position is located in Harare.
What is the employment type?
The employment type is full-time.
What salary does this role offer?
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Who will the Senior Nurse report to?
The Senior Nurse reports directly to the UN Physician.
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