MEDICAL OFFICER NO-C (NATIONAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICER)

THIS IS A REPUBLICATION OF JOB OPENING UNISFA-NS-ABY-2022-005. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief Medical Officer or their designate, and within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies.
• Undertakes day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, prepares UN staff for travelling providing them immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.
• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
• Manages COVID-19 cases: confirmed & contacts cases, testing, preventions.
• Follows-up with outside specialists.
• Provides health education and health promotion programs.
• Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.

Medical Administrative Duties:

• Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the Mission and host-nation medical facilities.
• Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.
• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/Mission.

Supervisory Administration:

• Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

General:

• Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies:

PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Education:

Currently registered to practice medicine in own country or another UN member state is required. Doctorate in Medicine (MD) or equivalent in medicine. Residency in one of the medical specialties. Qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of residency. Training and experience in Tropical Medicine is highly desirable.

Work Experience:

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine is required.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in medical administration is required.

Experience in the United Nations system or a comparable international organization is desirable. Experience in handling complex organizational issues at local and international level is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of Arabic (written and oral) is highly desirable.