African Union (AU) Job Recruitment Application Portal 2022/2023

November 18, 2022 Spark Gist Jobs/Recruitment 0

African Union (AU) Job Recruitment Application Form Portal 2022/2023 – African Union (AU) is currently recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the vacant job positions in their organization. Interested candidates should kindly follow the job application guidelines below to apply successfully.

African Union (AU) Job Recruitment Application Form Portal 2022/2023

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organization of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999). We are an Integrated, Prosperous, and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Records Assistant

Requisition ID: 1505
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Mail and Records Officer
Directorate/Department: Office of the Legal Counsel
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSA3
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

  • Responsible for ensuring that incoming and outgoing mail is received and processed accordingly on a timely basis as well as for ensuring that a reliable and efficient filing system is maintained.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Provide timely operational support
  • Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
  • Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
  • Assist in the creation, improvement, and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
  • Follow up on the provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.
  • Assist in the follow-up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation, and provision of updates.
  • Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
  • Receive, register, process, and forward incoming and outgoing mail/correspondence to the relevant addressee.
  • Scan and digitize incoming mail and records.
  • Sort, organize, maintain, store and retrieve office records accurately.
  • Create and ensure appropriate records electronically classification.
  • Ensure records categorization according to the File Plan.
  • File all physical files including personnel (open and confidential), financial, and legal files, and ensure their safe custody.
  • Maintain a log of all outgoing files to ensure documents are returned in time.
  • Service departmental meetings and ensure distribution of working documents to meeting participants.
  • Ensure confidentiality and non-disclosure of records.
  • Ensure that a reliable, accurate, and efficient filing system is maintained in line with the Archives and Records Management Policy.
  • Provide answers to queries by searching and retrieval of records.
  • Maintain records system of files movements within the office;
  • Ensure those accurate metadata elements of records are captured for upload onto the electronic records system for electronic filing.
  • Create new folders and files and disposal of old files in accordance with the established retention schedule.
  • Keep records safe and secure in a proper place.
  • Maintain archives, and ensure that files are properly stored and accessible

Qualifications and Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Office Management / Administration or Records Management from a recognized institution with 2 years of relevant work experience in Registry/Records Management or clerical duties.

Or

  • A Diploma in Office Management / Administration or Records Management from a recognized institution with 3 years of relevant work experience in Registry/Records Management or clerical duties.

Required Skills:

  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and non-disclosure of information.
  • Competence in the use of standard software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural team
  • Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and  fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capacity to work under pressure
  • Time management capabilities

Leadership Competencies:

  • Developing others
  • Flexibility
  • Risk Awareness and Compliance

Core Competencies:

  • Teamwork and Collaboration;
  • Accountability awareness and Compliance
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating Clearly;

Functional Competencies:

  • Troubleshooting
  • Job Knowledge and information sharing
  • Task Focused;
  • Continuous Improvement Awareness;

Languages:

  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Salary

Indicative basic salary of US$ 11,071.00  (GSA3 Step1) per annum plus education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of USD $3,300 per child per annum for recruited staff).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Job Title: Specialist – Obstetrician Gynecologist

Requisition ID: 1512
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Reports to: Head of Division, Clinical Services
Directorate/Department: Medical and Health Services
Division: Clinical Services
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 1
Job Grade: P4
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Regular

Job Description

  • To provide technical leadership for the provision of specialist care in Obstetrics, Gynaecology and actively participate in the preparation and implementation of Reproductive Health activities within the AU Community.

Roles/Responsibilities

  • Provides technical and intellectual support in the management of various partnerships relevant to the Division and Directorate;
  • Supports the organization of thematic networks, consultations, and meetings on development cooperation and international relations;
  • Develops training materials and provides necessary training and support to Organization Units;
  • Provides technical resource allocation and policy guidance on matters relating to the system -Implementation projects and maintenance.
  • Identifies best practices and monitors the effectiveness of the Division/Directorate’s support to AU;
  • Contributes to the development of the departmental strategies and business continuity plan and participate in/ensure their implementation
  • Fosters and ensures implementation of large-scale and long-term initiatives related to strategic partnerships;
  • Runs a client-friendly outpatient clinic consultation in both Gynecology and Obstetrics, including antenatal and post-natal clinics.
  • Performs Obstetric and Obstetric-Gynaecologic ultrasonography, preventive and curative interventions including immunizations, prevention of STIs, and screening for Breast and reproductive tract tumors.
  • Serves as the focal expert in Reproductive Health, Gynaecology, and Obstetrics, providing guidance and actively participating in the progressive upgrade and improvement of these services.
  • Provides specialist-level clinical consultation, investigations, and treatment for female and male patients.
  • Performs gynecological/ Obstetric ultrasonography and modern gynecological endoscopic procedures (like colposcopy, laparoscopy, etc).
  • Participates in the MHSD on-call duty and 24-hour MHSD coverage roster.
  • Evaluates service provision for clients and make recommendations for improvement where necessary.
  • Participates in the development and delivery of health promotion, disease prevention, and occupational Health and Safety programs of the Directorate (including Breast and Reproductive cancer screening, HIV and AIDS in the workplace).
  • Quantifies and forecasts requirements of Obst/ Gynae supplies and equipment for procurement and submits on time to the supervisor.
  • Participates in the AU Medical Board in determining the necessity for medical evacuations, prepares the clinical information, and presents same to the Medical Board for clearance.  Plays an active role in the management of the evacuation process, monitors the progress of the evacuees, and facilitates their return home and/or to work.
  • Performs common Obstetric/Gynecologic procedures e.g. Pap smear test, cervical biopsy, dilatation, and curettage, and carries out Caesarian sections and other procedures in our minor theatre, where necessary.
  • Performs ward rounds regularly on all admitted patients and provides high-level input into their management. Arranges their referral or medical evacuation where necessary and follow up with their management.
  • Leads the establishment of a prenatal, labor, and post-natal unit within the MHSD and with the Paediatrician, the establishment of a special care baby unit.
  • In collaboration with other Physicians, prepare SOPs for the management of priority Obstetric and gynecological conditions and procedures; and ensure that these are followed.
  • Regularly evaluating women’s health needs in the AU Commission, and among families from African Member States Embassies in Ethiopia.
  • Contributes to training programs and workshops for continuous medical education at the Medical and Health Services Directorate; including mentoring, regular training, and support for clinical attachés.
  • Performs any other relevant duties assigned by the immediate Supervisor

Qualifications and Requirements

  • MD, BMBCh or MBBS Degree, with a Clinical Specialization in Obstetrics-Gynecology (Fellowship of a Regional College of Surgeons or equivalent) with 10 years post qualification relevant experience of clinical practice in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology, work experience with a government or private hospital, and an International Organization is essential which 6 years at expert/specialist level and 3 years at Supervisor level.
  • Experience as head of a clinical unit, Obstetrics-Gynecology Service, Section, or Department will be an advantage.
  • Must currently be working in a clinical role and performing Obstetric and Gynecologic ultrasound scans.
  • Must be licensed to practice as a Specialist Obstetrician-Gynaecologist in his/her home country or country of residence, at the time of application.
  • Additional qualifications in any of the gynecological subspecialties (like gynecological infectious diseases or oncology) will be an added advantage.

Required Skills:

  • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and achieve results
  • Knowledge in gynecological/ Obstetric ultrasonography and modern gynecological endoscopic procedures (like colposcopy, and laparoscopy).
  • Planning and organizational skills.
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize emergency cases.
  • Interpersonal and professional manners.
  • Knowledge in conducting clinical audits.
  • Records management and confidentiality skills.
  • Communication and organization skills
  • Knowledge of international and regional guidelines for managing Obstetric and gynecological conditions.
  • Computer literacy skills: familiar with hospital Information Systems and able to use various continuous medical education tools including internet-based ones like telemedicine.
  • Ability to communicate scientific information as evidenced by scientific/other publications to colleagues and clients.
  • Ability to work in teams in a complex, multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment to achieve Unit goals.
  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages, and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage.

Leadership Competencies:

  • Strategic Insight
  • Developing others
  • Change Management
  • Managing Risk.

Core Competencies:

  • Building relationships
  • Accountable and Complies with Rules.
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Job Knowledge Sharing.
  • Drive for Results.
  • Continuous improvement orientation
  • Learning Orientation
  • Communicating with Influence.
  • Functional Competencies

Languages:

  • Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish) and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Salary

Indicative basic salary of US$ 42,879.00.00 (P4 Step1) per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment ( 46% of basic salary), Housing allowance US$  26,208.00   (per annum), and education allowance (100% of tuition and other education-related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$ 10,000.00 per child per annum), for internationally recruited staff and a maximum of $3,300 per child per annum for locally recruited staff.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Tenure of Appointment

  • The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming

  • The AU Commission is an equal-opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline 

15th December 2022.

Note

  • Only candidates who have met all the requirements of the post and have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Only applications registered online with a complete curriculum vitae (CV) attached will be considered.
  • The Africa Union is an equal opportunity employer, and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply