Medical Officer
Organizational Context
These positions are within the Medical Services Section of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO), located in Goma and Beni. The Medical Officers provide essential medical support to UN personnel in the field, covering daily clinical duties, occupational health, and health education. They report directly to the Chief Medical Officer.
Job Purpose
The Medical Officer (P-3) plays a crucial role in delivering comprehensive medical support to UN personnel within MONUSCO. This involves undertaking day-to-day clinical duties, responding to emergencies including potential outbreaks like Ebola, and managing occupational health issues. The role ensures the well-being of staff through clinical services, health education, and adherence to UN medical guidelines. Additionally, the incumbent manages medical administrative tasks, contributes to crisis preparedness, and oversees the operational aspects of mission medical support, ensuring the availability of supplies and equipment, and maintaining medical capabilities through training programs.
Responsibilities
The Medical Officer is responsible for providing clinical support, including emergency response and assistance during health crises such as Ebola outbreaks. This includes managing staff referrals to external specialists and following up on their care. The role involves addressing workplace health and safety issues and ensuring the quality of clinical services by implementing control mechanisms, adhering to UN guidelines, and reporting patient safety incidents. Medical administrative duties encompass managing clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations according to UN policies. The incumbent also participates in developing business continuity and crisis preparedness plans. Furthermore, the role involves managing daily medical support operations, ensuring adequate medical supplies and equipment, and overseeing training programs to enhance medical capabilities, including health education and first aid.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive clinical experience in a medical field is required. Experience supporting UN or other international field operations is desirable. Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and data analysis is also considered an advantage.
Skills
Professionalism, Clinical expertise, Medical administration, Emergency response, Occupational health, Health education, Communication (written and verbal), Teamwork, Problem-solving, Adherence to UN guidelines and procedures.