Apply for Vacancy for Medical Officer at United Nations Office in Switzerland. The deadline for this application is 8th February 2021.
Description:
This position is located in the Medical Service, Human Resources Management Service, United Nations Office at Geneva. The incumbent reports to the Chief Medical Officer.
Responsibilities
- Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies,
- Also, undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.
- Likewise, refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
- Furthermore, follows-up with outside specialists.
- Provides health education and health promotion programs.
- Moreover, participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
Administrative Duties:
- Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations.
- Also, participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission.
- Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence.
Administrator:
- Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
Education
A degree in Medicine (MD or MBBS) with a post-graduate specialization (Master’s degree) in public health or related area। Residency / internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine. Also, a degree in Medicine (MD or MBBS) in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience imay be accepted in lieu of the Master’s degree.
Work Experience
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine.
- Likewise, experience with medical facilities in an international setting is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English or French.
- Moreover, knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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