Medical Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH), mandated to provide support to various Haitian security forces and integrated offices, as well as technical assistance to the Organization of American States. The role is based in Santo Domingo and reports to the Chief Medical Officer within the Medical Service Section.
Job Purpose
The Medical Officer is responsible for coordinating medical evacuations (medevac) and providing medico-administrative support for these operations. This includes acting as a UNHQ focal point for medevac requests, liaising with stakeholders, facilitating communication between patients, physicians, and receiving countries, and developing evacuation plans. The role also involves supporting clinical duties, managing occupational health, ensuring quality of care, advising on medical standards, and contributing to crisis preparedness. Additionally, the Medical Officer supervises medical staff and ensures the availability of medical resources and training.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include coordinating all medical evacuations, serving as the UNHQ focal point for medevac requests, and providing medico-administrative support for operations from Haiti to the Dominican Republic. This involves facilitating communication among requestors, local authorities, stakeholders, and medical facilities. The role includes developing and updating medevac Standard Operating Procedures, conducting health facility assessments, and supporting clinical duties such as emergency responses and staff referrals. Administrative duties encompass advising on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and evacuations, participating in crisis preparedness planning, managing daily operations, and deputizing for the Chief Medical Officer. Supervisory responsibilities include overseeing medical staff, managing medical supplies and equipment, and ensuring appropriate training programs are implemented.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressive clinical experience is required. Essential experience includes conducting and coordinating medical evacuations in an international setting. Desirable experience includes support for UN or specialized agency field operations, managing high-level stakeholders, leading multicultural teams, and utilizing electronic medical record systems.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Planning and Organizing, Judgement/Decision-making, Medical clearances, Sick leave management, Medical evacuations and repatriations, Emergency response, Clinical quality assurance, Crisis preparedness, Staff supervision, Medical supply management.