UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES
Ref. No.: TVA- N/2011/002
TEMPORARY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
X-Ray Technician
GL-5
TVA Grade Level Functional Title
Medical Services
Department/Office/Division
Administration
Occupational Group (See list on last page)
GL4/GL5 26 October, 2011
Open to Deadline
(Current Grade of Applicant) (DD/MM/YYYY)
Service/Section: Medical Services / DMS Estimated Start Date: 10/11/2011
Duty Station: UNMIK - Pristina Possibility of Extension? YES NO
Duration: 6 months Open to External Candidates? YES NO
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Within delegated authority, the x-ray technician will be responsible for the following duties:
• Perform X-ray procedures as required by Doctors;
• Ensure safety of the patients in performance of duty;
• Communicate with patients and update the doctors in the clinic;
• Keep good cooperation with private x-ray facilities.
• Insure the radiation safety limit through the safety testing service.
• Plans and Organizes preventive and promotive medical fairs;
• Refer staff to outside x-ray facilities as required.
• Co-operate with satellite clinic to provide x-ray services;
• Keep records and monthly statistics.
• Perform all related duties as required
• Maintain patient’s records and secure confidentiality.
• Collects articles for clinic newsletter
• Replace the paramedic drivers whenever needed
Work implies frequent interaction with the following:
• UNMIK HCC patients.
• Staff at large; staff within work unit;
• Private x-ray facilities.
• Control of radiation safety.
Result expected:
• High quality of x-ray services.
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COMPETENCIES
• Professionalism – Knowledge and hands on experience in x-ray work
• Planning and organizing – Ability to establish priorities and plan, co-ordinate and monitor own work plan.
• Teamwork – Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-
culture, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Communication- Good interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
• Commitment to continuous learning- willingness to learn to keep abreast of new development in the laboratory science.
• Technology awareness- Solid computer skills
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For Managerial Positions:
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: At least 8 years of experience as an x-ray Technician and knowledge of Basic life support. Experience with UN or
International health facility is highly desirable.
Education: Diploma as x-ray technician
Languages: Fluency in oral and written English; knowledge of second official UN language an advantage.
Other Skills:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Cover Letter
PHP
Signed PAS Periods: latest two (2) performance review cycles
Others:
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Contact Name: Email Address: unmik-recruitment@un.org
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Note:
While this temporary assignment will provide the successful applicant with an ideal opportunity to gain new work
experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
Internal candidates for this purpose is defined as staff members currently serving under 100 series appointment who have
been recruited after a competitive examination under staff rule 104.15 or after the advice of a Secretariat joint body under
staff rule 104.14. External applicants may be considered when it is not possible to identify suitable internal candidates of
the same department/office.
Please note that external candidates are generally not entitled to be appointed at the advertised level of this temporary
vacancy and will therefore be graded in accordance with the current recruitment guidelines. This means that the grade
may be at a lower level than that of the advertised level of the post.
For information on the provisions for special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17.
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