Medical Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the UNOG Medical Services Section, Human Resources Management Service, located in Geneva. The Medical Officer reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, contributing to the health and well-being of UN staff.
Job Purpose
The Medical Officer provides essential occupational health support to UN staff. This includes managing day-to-day clinical duties, handling medical emergencies, and conducting occupational health assessments such as pre-placement and periodic examinations. The role involves preparing staff for international travel with necessary immunizations and health advice, referring cases to specialists, and conducting health promotion programs. Additionally, the incumbent manages medico-administrative tasks like sick leave certification, return-to-work advisories, and case management for disability recommendations to the UN Pension Fund and Compensation Claim Unit. The role also involves risk assessments, policy development support, and acting as a medical advisor for treatment validation and claims review, ensuring alignment with UN policies and insurance provisions.
Responsibilities
The Medical Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive occupational health support. Key duties include managing clinical emergencies and routine medical care. This involves conducting pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, providing travel health services such as immunizations and malaria prophylaxis, and referring staff to external specialists when needed. The role also encompasses health education and promotion initiatives, and contributing to workplace health and safety assessments. Medico-administrative responsibilities include certifying sick leave, advising on return-to-work programs and reasonable accommodations, and preparing detailed medical reports for disability and compensation claims. The incumbent ensures adherence to UN medical policies for clearances, sick leave, and evacuations, and performs job hazard and risk assessments. Furthermore, the role involves advising on the medical justification of advanced or high-cost treatments, validating medical care appropriateness, and ensuring compliance with insurance and national health regulations, including providing expert advice on disputed claims.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of clinical experience in any medical field is required. Three years of experience in an Occupational Health Service is desirable. Experience with electronic medical databases like EarthMed and two years as a Medical Advisor for health insurance are also desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Teamwork, Client Orientation, understanding of occupational health and safety hazards, ability to oversee occupational health support, knowledge of clinical, occupational, and travel medicine, formal training in CPR/BCLS/ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care.