Field Health Specialist

Job #: req29368

Organization: World Bank

Sector: Health & Safety

Grade: GF

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Pretoria, South Africa

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): Portuguese / French

Closing Date: 10/11/2024 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

The World Bank Group’s Health and Safety Directorate (HSD) seeks to protect and promote the health and safety of the World Bank Group (WBG) staff and their immediate families. HSD provides advice on health and safety related matters to WBG offices worldwide.

General Accountability:

The Field Health Specialist is organizationally located within the Personal Health and Wellness Unit (PHW) and reports to the Senior Field Health Specialist in HSD HQ located in Washington DC. The incumbent is responsible for technical work assigned by the SHS for all general and day-to-day nurse specific duties, and for Hub specific operational tasks as assigned by the Hub Team Lead.

Functions and Duties:

Delivers expert level nursing services and support to HSD management, Hub TLs, and stakeholders.
Engages in meetings between key players in the various regions and participates in multi-disciplinary mission travel efforts.
Contributes to and participates in nurse managed programs, including Medical Evacuation and Preventive Health and Wellness Promotion.
Collaborates with colleagues from OHS on multi-disciplinary joint mission planning.
Engages in mental health and wellness program outreach efforts.

Selection Criteria

Master's degree with 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Strong theoretical base in subject area.
Ability to translate theory into practical applications.
Ability to participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
Valid and current Registered Nurse licensure.
Able to take 24-hour nurse call duty assignment.
Proficiency in written, spoken, and clinical English.
Ability to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Experience:

5 or more years of experience working as an in-house nurse for a large employer.
Demonstrated excellence in clinical judgement and decision-making.
Experience working with international organizations / multicultural populations.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team environment.
Proficiency in two or more languages.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer.

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