Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region.

The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement.

Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes:

(a) Protection of civilians
(b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance
(c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process
(d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law

The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers.

Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

To promote and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of staff members through the provision of integrated quality healthcare services to the personnel of United Nations Mission in South Sudan and UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes.

Under the general supervision of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) / Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO), the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g., walk-in clinic, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc.
• Ensure smooth clinical workflow at the clinic, supervise clinic and laboratory staff and delegate duties to the Nurses.
• Ensure readiness for rapid response to medical emergencies and casualties. Ensure preparedness of Forward Medical Teams for deployment to casualty sites.
• Coordinate with the Nurses, Laboratory technicians and Pharmacy staff to ensure a timely requisition for medicines and medical supplies and Laboratory reagents needed in the clinic.
• Ensure monthly return on the consumption pattern of medicines and medical supplies used in the clinic.
• Collaborate with the NGOs and other Humanitarian Medical units operating in the region in consultation with the CMO/DCMO when necessary.
• Provide health education and participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues in his/her duty station.
• Coordinate with Staff Counsellors to support staff members with mental health issues.
• Collaborate with TCC, PCC, and other UN medical units in the regions during medical and casualty evacuations.
• Being part of the emergency response team and will as such work closely with UNDSS/UNMISS security in implementing mass casualty response.
• Perform any other duties as may be required.