Dental Surgeon
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide
gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
Place in the Organisation
The incumbent receives technical supervision from the Field Oral Health Services Officer and
administrative supervision from the Head Health Centre (A) or (B) to which he/she is assigned.
Vacancy Announcement Number LDC-23-2019
Contract Status Limited Duration Contract for 1 year; renewable;
Appointment subject to funding confirmation.
Benefits - LDC: Band “F”/ S1 Monthly salary JD 977.20 Fils
Contract Status: 1 year (Extendable) subject to
availability of funds, satisfactory performance of
the incumbent and the continuing need for the
post).
- Other benefits include medical insurance and
annual leave and dependency allowance (if
applicable).
Department Health
Duty Station UNRWA Health Centres
Issue Date 08 July 2019
Deadline for Applications 21 July 2019
Who we are
For over 65 years, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine (UNRWA) has
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
In accordance with Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent:
Performs periodic oral examination of school children and provides preventive
management as required, including pit fissure sealant application; conducts oral
health screening for pre-school, school, pre-conception care, pregnant women
and non-communicable disease (NCD) patients;
Is responsible for providing oral and dental care services to registered refugees in
the location to which s/he is assigned including minor dental surgeries and dental
x-rays;
Maintains infection control procedures in the dental clinic;
Shares in the evaluation of the oral health programme in the location to which
assigned, including collection of data through surveys and other means;
Provides training and technical support to Maternal and Child Health (MCH) staff
on the implementation of oral health preventive programme for mothers, infants
and children;
Ensures that all requirements for dental care, such as supplies, instruments and
equipment are properly maintained;
Promotes oral hygiene and participates in raising awareness and dissemination of
proper information related to oral health;
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A university degree in dental surgery from a recognized university;
A valid license to practice dentistry in Jordan.
At least four years' experience in dental treatment including dental surgery;
Good command of spoken and written English.
Competencies
Ability to work under pressure and cope with heavy workload;
Excellent organizational and communication skills;
Self-motivated;
Experience in the use of computers and an understanding of their use in health applications.
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The incumbent may be required to travel in the field and area of operation to which he/she is
assigned;
Possession of a valid driving license.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
A degree and/or experience in Public Health preferably related to dental health care.
EQUIVALENCY:
When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the concerned Director may exceptionally
substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualifications,
additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience.
NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not
considered an acceptable combination.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews:
How to Apply
Applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and
completing an UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from
accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be
considered. Due to the large number of applications received, only applicants short-listed for interview
will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address that you will indicate in your Personal History
Profile is accurate, candidates shortlisted for test or interview will only be contacted by e-mail. No
follow up phone calls will be made.
The United Nations does not charge fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, testing,
interviewing, etc). The United Nations does not concern itself with information related to bank
accounts.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews, please visit:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI”
General Information
UNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates.
UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of
integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human
rights, for diversity, and for nonviolent means of dealing with all
kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at
all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values
should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non- smoking work environment.
The Agency reserves the right not to make an appointment, to make an appointment at a lower
grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description.
On appointment, all individuals will be asked to sign a self attestation, confirming that they have not
committed, been convicted of, or prosecuted for, any criminal offence and that they have not been
involved, by act or omission, in the commission of any violation of international human rights law or
international humanitarian law.
Date of issue: 07 July 2019
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