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The recruitment policy of the WTO is to seek to attract and retain staff members  
offering the highest standards of competence, efficiency and integrity.  
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the WTO gives full regard to merit and diversity.  
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Vacancy Notice No.:  EXT/F/20 -37 Issued on:  29 June 2020  
 
Title:  Nurse  Application Deadline:  27 July 2020  
 
Grade:  6 
 Division:  Human Resources  
 
Contract Type:  Fixed -term 
 
Starting Salary:  CHF 39,384 net per annum  
(approximate)  Duration:  Two years with the possibility of 
extension  
 
Other 
Conditions:  In accordance with WTO Staff Regulations and Staff Rules and WTO Pension Plan 
Regulations.  
The World Trade Organization offers an attractive compensation package including 
an annual net salary (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions 
and health insurance), dependency benefits, pension plan, health insurance 
scheme,  separation grant, and 30 days annual leave.  Benefits for internationally 
recruited staff may include travel and removal expenses on appointment and 
separation, installation grant, education grant, rental subsidy, and home leave.  
Additional information on the compensation package is provided on the 
WTO website:  
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/vacan_e/compensation_e.htm  
 
 
The Secretariat of the WTO is seeking to fill two part -time (50%) Nurse positions  to work 
in the Medical Service . 
 
 
General Functions  
 
Within delegated authority, and reporting to the WTO Medical Doctor, the incumbents will be 
responsible for the following duties:  
 
1. Perform clinical assessment of patients visiting the Medical Service  on a walk -in basis or on 
request ; document findings; keep the medical doctor informed of the patient visits; provide 
care/advice where indicated; facilitate referral to health care providers as appropriate.   
 
2. Perform diagnostic and screening tests, including electrocardiograms  (ECGs), laboratory tests 
(blood and urine), or other tests as required ; file medical reports as required . 
 
3. Respond to emergency calls and provide emergency care.  Coordinate action with  the Security 
and Safety Service and reflect in medical files as required.  
 
4. Perform pre-mission consultation  for staff members going on official mission; prepare and 
manage the Mission Kits; ensure travel health preparedness, including providing genera l advice, 
instructions on malaria prophylaxis and other travel -related ailments, and the selection and 
administration of vaccines.   
 
5. Perform post -mission consultation where necessary . 
 
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  6. Participate proactively in implementing the  prevention programme (flu vaccination, promotion 
of health and well -being)  as required . 
 
7. Participate proactively in address ing other occupational health issues as required.  
 
8. Perform other related duties as required , which includes attending weekly and monthly 
meetings  and preparing statistics on monthly activities for the Medical Doctor ; participat ing in 
essential  training on relevant topics such as first aid, fire safety, occupational safety and health , and 
other training proposed by Human Resources .  
 
 
REQUIR ED QUALIFICATIONS  
 
Education:  
 
Professional Nurse who is a graduate of a school specialised in health professions / health sciences 
in Switzerland (e.g. Haute école de Santé), or who holds a comparable diploma recognized by the 
Red Cross, obtained in anoth er country.  First aid certification required. A National Examination Board 
in Occupational Safety and Health  (NEBOSH ) General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety  or 
equivalent  is desirable.  
 
Knowledge and Skills:  
 
Technical knowledge and skills:  
 
Knowledge of clinical, occupational and travel nursing.  
Formal training in CPR and, preferably, in Basic Life Support  (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life 
Support  (ACLS) or equivalent emergency medical care.  
Knowledge of major medical office e quipment and ability to use them in emergency situations.  
Knowledge of basic diagnostic equipment and ability to use them.  
Knowledge of modern medical information technology and solid computer skill s. 
 
Behavioural skills:  
 
Planning and organization skill s including ability to prioritize, to foresee risks and allow for 
contingencies , to meet deadlines and to achieve results.  
Persistence in the face of difficult problems or challenges.  
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.  
Ability to work as a me mber of a team, relating to others  and contributing to achieving team goals , 
while capable of working i n an autonomous manner  to achieve his/her objectives . 
Excellent communication skills including ability to speak and write clearly; ability to listen to o thers; 
and to communicate information in a clear way and to understand information . 
Confidentiality skills.  
 
Work Experience:  
 
A minimum of eight years  work experience post nursing qualifications is required . Experience in 
occupational health, travel health or public health settings is desirable.  
 
Languages:  
 
Excellent knowledge of French or English ( at a level corresponding or equivalent to a minimum of  
C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) ) and a good 
level of the other language (minimum B2 level) is required. Knowledge of Spanish would be an asset.  
 
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide proof of their  language skills under a recognized 
framework (e.g. CEFR, IELTS, etc.) unless the language in question is their mother tongue. The 
language skills of shortlisted candidates who are unable to provide proof of their language proficiency 
will be assessed as p art of the selection process.  
 
 
 
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  Additional Information:  
 
The position (s) may be offered at a lower grade if the selected candidate (s) does(do)  not fully meet 
all the required qualifications.  
 
Only applications from nationals of WTO Members will be accept ed. 
 
The WTO may use various communication technologies such as video or teleconference for the 
assessment and evaluation of candidates. The recruitment process may also involve the use of 
various forms of testing, assessment centres, interviews and refere nce checks.  
 
Candidates not selected whose performance in the selection process nevertheless shows them to be 
suitable for a similar position may be kept on a roster for up to 12 months, and may subsequently 
be called upon as and when the need arises for a dditional resources.  
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APPLICANTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO SIT A WRITTEN EXAMINATION  
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APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY IF SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW  
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Please note that all candidates must complete an o nline application  form.  
To apply, please visit the WTO's E -Recruitment website at: https://erecruitment.wto.org . 
The system provides in structions for online application procedures.  
 
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has  
been posted and well before the closing date – Geneva (Switzerland) time –  
stated in the vacancy announcement.  
 
PLEASE N OTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE  
CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED  
 
The WTO is a non -smoking environment.