Medical Officer

Critères de l'offre

**L'entreprise**: OMS

OMS

Description du poste

**NOTE**: Schedule of position may be Part-time or Full-time.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To advise administration on all medical matters relating to WHO staff in the region, particularly medical adjudication, occupational health issues, preventive health care and health promotion and education. The Medical Officer (Regional Staff Physician) will provide clinical services including medical consultations and emergency medical care during office hours and supervise work of staff nurse and other members of Medical Services. The incumbent will promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Director Administration and Finance and in collaboration with SHW HQ with the objective of optimizing the health and well-being of WHO staff in the South-East Asia Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of Director, Administration and Finance (DAF) the incumbent performs the following duties:
3. Conducts exit medical examination prior to end of service to determine fitness and health status at the time of separation of staff members from the Organization.

4.Conducts periodic medical examinations and provide medical consultation and emergency medical care and counselling to staff members; provide vaccination services, travel advice and debriefing after missions.

5. Advises staff member on medical fitness prior to departure on mission or change of duty station; provides emergency medical care during office hours, confidential medical advice and counselling to the staff

6. Approves/disapproves, monitor and controls sick leave of staff members in the region. Advises regarding cases of extended sick leave and/or frequent sick leave and fitness for duty following recovery from serious illness or accident.

7. In consultation with SHW HQ reviews and coordinates medical evacuation in within and outside the region; advises regarding local working and living conditions and health and makes recommendations regarding availability and quality of health care and medical facilities locally and in the region.

8. Works closely with Director of Administration and Finance in situations relating to poor work performance/attendance of staff where there may be underlying problems of substance abuse (alcoholism, drugs, etc.) stress or psychological dysfunctions.

9. Develops and implements staff health promotion, including those that address occupational health issues and provides specific health risk assessment. Advises staff on preventive measures to be taken with regards to major diseases, organize staff health education and awareness programmes, first aid courses to staff and prepares various reports as required by the organization.

10. Advises and supervises vaccination services for WHO and other UN staff and their families and provides travel advice/medicines prior to travel.

11. Evaluates local and regional medical facilities and liaises with health networks by utilizing local and international providers.

12. Provides emergency medical care during office hours, confidential medical advice and counselling to the staff, provides Staff Health Insurance (SHI) Committee and gives advice in ensuring ideal working conditions.

13. Supervises the work of Clinical Nurse andother members of Medical Clinic.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education

**Essential**: Advanced University degree in Medicine or University degree with considerable experience in medical field

**Desirable**: Medical Doctor Practitioner

Experience

**Essential**: Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional, medical experience including considerable experience obtained in an international context.

**Desirable**: Experience in working in WHO and/or the UN system. Experience in working in a multicultural environment.

**Skills**:
Excellent knowledge of medical field and best practices and industry trends. Customer relationship management and service level management. Thorough knowledge of medical service providers in New Delhi, with established contacts, and ability to establish and develop contacts and relationships with external medical service providers and the private sector.

WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Ensuring the effective use of resources
Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Excellent reading, writing and speaking ability in English, with ability in other UN language is an asset

REMUNERATION

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level
A written test may be used as a form of screening.
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of effici