International Organization for Migration
Position Title: Medical Officer
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland
Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P4
Type of Appointment: Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 22 June 2022
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.
Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.
For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:
- Internal candidates
- External female candidates:
- Candidate from the following non-represented member states:
Antigua and Barbuda; Aruba (Netherlands); Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Cuba; Curaçao; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Guyana; Holy See; Iceland; Kingdom of Eswatini; Kiribati; Lao People’s Democratic Republic (the); Latvia; Libya; Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Montenegro; Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; Samoa; Sao Tome and Principe; Seychelles; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Timor-Leste; Tonga; Tuvalu; Vanuatu
Second tier candidates include:
All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states of IOM and female candidates.
Context:
Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Director General on Management and Reform and direct supervision of the Chief Medical Officer of the Occupational Health Units, the Medical Officer will support the Chief Medical Officer in implementing the Occupational Health and
Safety Strategy in HQ, Regional and Country Offices in line with High Level Committee on Management (HLCM) recommendations, to limit risks and concerns that could jeopardize the business continuity and affect the health and wellbeing of employees.
Core Functions / Responsibilities:
- Assist the Chief Medical Officer in developing guidance for Managers and for IOM Employeeson occupational health and safety; proceed to literature review; prepare surveys and draft occupational health and safety proposals, campaigns to limit the impact of risks.
- Supervise the implementation of Occupational Health and Safety in Missions
i. Proceed to carry out Health Risk Assessments (HRA) of operational environments, offices, compounds and of healthcare facilities for employees and their dependents. Identify possible partnership with local service providers of interest (UN clinic, UN sub-contracted service provider or Private health structure). Review local CASEVAC and MEDEVAC plans and facilities with the Regional and Country Offices Security Officers and HR Focal Point.
ii. Prepare detailed full detailed HRA reports, propose mitigation measures and ensure that identified actions are implemented by the Country Offices to improve healthcare delivery. Identify key indicators and measure improvement over time.
iii. Provide Country Offices with OHU educational material on staff ‘s health (ergonomics; prevention of infectious diseases) and safety (in office, in guesthouse/compound and related to road accident) as needed.
iv. Train Country Offices OHS Focal Points to proceed to regular simplified HRA and ensure they are reviewed overtime; keep a register of all HRA done by Focal Points, OHU doctors and UNMD colleagues.
v. Communicate clearly with OHS Focal Points, staff association representative and senior managers in Country Offices about objectives, means and results achieved and those that need improvement.
3. Assist the OHU Chief Medical Officer with the management of occupational and safety incidents:
i. Preview the medical cases allowing for the classification under occupational incident or malicious act, ensuring that all supportive evidence is provided to the OHU Chief Medical Officer for final recommendation.
ii. Assess the residual impairment or disability present within the official timeframes allocated and submit to OHU Chief Medical Officer for final assessment.
iii. Compile data on occupational incidents, malicious acts; analyse trends and propose mitigation measures.
iv. Provide training and presentations to Missions on occupational incidents preventative measures.
v. Maintain a journal of lessons learned from IOM occupational incidents.
4. Participate to the OHU “on call doctors duty” for management of medical emergencies
i. In coordination with the local examining physician, assess the overall situation, including local health facilities limitations and transportability of the person.
ii. Help administer the hospitalization and/or the medical evacuation of employees or insurance participants in accordance with IOM’s insurances and when applicable, with the Medical Officer of the MEDEVAC service provider.
iii. Proceed to the medical follow up of MEDEVAC evacuees by helping administer the return to home country.
5. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education
- Post graduate qualification in Occupational Safety from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or in the domain of Occupational Safety or Public Health is required if the applicant does not have a post graduate qualification; or
- University degree that qualifies for registration as a licensed medical practitioner and current unrestricted registration with a medical licensing authority with nine years of professional experience.
- Emergency training (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support, MIMMS or equivalent) an asset.
Experience
- Minimum seven years of relevant professional experience as a licensed medical practitioner;
- Experience working as a physician in an international multi-cultural environment is required;
- Work experience related to humanitarian crisis or in hardship locations an asset.
Skills
Broad knowledge of occupational safety: prevention of occupational incidents, data analysis, ability to recognize and evaluate impairment related to occupational incidents.
Languages
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish.
External applicants for all positions in the Professional category are required to be proficient in English and have at least a working knowledge of one additional UN Language (French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian or Chinese).
For all applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Notes
Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).
Required Competencies:
Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
- Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 3
- Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
- Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.pdf
Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.
Other:
Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.
Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates endorsed by the Appointments and Postings Board will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members.
Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.
Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.
How to apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 22 June 2022 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.
IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For further information please refer to: www.iom.int/recruitment
Posting period:
From 09.06.2022 to 22.06.2022
No Fees:
IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
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