Medical Officer
Organizational Context
The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) provides support to the Gang Suppression Force, the UN Integrated Office in Haiti, the Haitian National Police, and the Haitian Armed Forces. UNSOH also delivers technical assistance to the Organization of American States. This role is within the Medical Service Section in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, reporting to the Senior Medical Officer.
Job Purpose
The Medical Officer, P-3, is responsible for coordinating medical evacuations (medevacs) from Haiti to the Dominican Republic, serving as the primary focal point for medevac requests and technical liaison. This involves providing medico-administrative support, facilitating communication between various stakeholders (requestors, authorities, hospitals), and developing/updating medevac Standard Operating Procedures. The role also includes conducting health facility assessments, supporting clinical duties, managing occupational health issues, ensuring quality of care, and overseeing day-to-day medical support operations, including medical supplies and equipment. The incumbent may also deputize for a senior Medical Officer and is expected to contribute to training programs.
Responsibilities
Coordinate all medical evacuation (medevac) requests and serve as a technical liaison for UNSOH. Provide continuous medico-administrative support for medevac operations from Haiti to designated centers in the Dominican Republic. Facilitate communication between patients, treating physicians, requesting organizations, local authorities, and receiving countries. Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures for medical evacuation plans. Conduct technical assessments of health facilities and providers. Support clinical duties, including emergency responses and referrals to specialists. Address work environment and occupational health issues, ensuring quality of clinical services and adherence to UN guidelines. Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units and host-nation medical facilities. Follow UN policies for medical clearances, sick leave, and evacuations. Participate in business continuity and crisis preparedness planning. Manage day-to-day medical support operations, ensuring availability of supplies and proper equipment functioning. Implement training programs for medical capabilities.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressive clinical experience in medicine is required. Experience in coordinating medical evacuations in an international setting, supporting UN or other international field operations, and using electronic medical record systems are desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Communication, Teamwork, Clinical duties, Occupational health, Medical administration, Coordination of medical evacuations, Health facility assessment, Quality assurance, Business continuity planning, Training program implementation.