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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