Org. Setting and Reporting

The Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health (DHMOSH) provides expert healthcare management and OSH services to all UN secretariat entities (Field missions, Offices Away from Headquarters and Economic Commissions),and the New York based agencies funds and programs. Within this framework, the Medical Officer is responsible for planning, coordination, and operational oversight of medical entitlements and medical operations for UN personnel and eligible dependants. The incumbent reports to the Chief, Health Intelligence and Public Health Section, Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health, Department of Operational Support in New York.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic and may not be carried out by all Medical Officers.) Clinical Duties:

Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies,
Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: review sick leave cases, child benefits, develops and implements return to work plans for staff members after long term sick leave, and advise on termination for reasons of health.
Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
Follows-up with outside specialists.
Provides health education and health promotion programs.
Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues. Medico Administrative Duties:
Advises Administration on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and medical evacuations/repatriations as per United Nations policies and guidelines.
Participates in drafting and implementation of policy and guidance, business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station
Manages/Supports day-to-day operations
Liaises with UN Medical Units, HR Partners, staff members, UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) as required. Deputizes for the Senior/Chief Officer during his/her absenceSupervisory Administration:
Supervises doctors, nurses and medical administrative staff; ensures effective operations by ensuring prompt case processing and monitoring. Oversee auditing of long-term sick leave cases. Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, case manager certification training, first aid and CPR). General:
Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
Provide clinical leadership in implementing new electronic medical record features and advancing digital operations to improve efficiency, data quality, and patient care.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. 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.
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.
PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Education

Medical Doctorate (MD, Dr. MuD, Dr. Med, DO) or equivalent in medicine (MS, MMed or Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery, e.g. MBBS, BMBS, MBchB, MBBch) including residency in one of the medical specialties.

Job - Specific Qualification

An active medical license to practice as a medical practitioner is required. Residency in one of the medical specialties is required. Formal training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required. Training and experience in Tropical Medicine is required. Formal training in basic cardiopulmonary life support, and advanced cardiovascular life support or equivalent emergency medical care is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine is required. 3 or more years of experience in overseeing medical disability assessments and participating in disability board committees as medical expert is required. 3 years or more of hands-on experience in designing, developing, or implementing digital health platforms, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, or clinical data portals is required. At least 3 years of experience in managing the medical appeals process, including preparing technical evidence and briefs for medical legal experts in cases of contested disability benefits, sick leave, or medical evacuations is required. Experience in developing and delivering specialized medical training focused on sick leave, return to work plans, and medical evacuation policy and procedures is required. Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in medical entitlement auditing, including the development of audit frameworks, the use of health data analytics to identify systemic risks, and the implementation of corrective action plans to ensure compliance with organizational policy is desirable.

Languages

Language	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
English	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II
French	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II	UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. The appointment or assignment and renewal thereof are subject to the availability of the post or funds, budgetary approval or extension of the mandate. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations

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 efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. All external candidates recruited in accordance with section ‎2.2 (a) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment without limitation and all external candidates recruited in accordance with section 2.2. (c) of ST/AI/2025/3 for a fixed term appointment limited to the entity are subject to an initial probationary period of one year under a fixed-term appointment. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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