Senior Medical Officer
Organizational Context
This position is within the Human Resources Management Service of the Division of Administration at the United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG). The incumbent serves as the Chief of the Medical Services Section (MSS), reporting to the Chief of HRMS, UNOG, and receiving policy guidance on medical, clinical, and occupational health matters from the Medical Director, DHMOSH.
Job Purpose
The Senior Medical Officer, as Chief of the Medical Services Section (MSS) at UNOG, is responsible for overseeing the delivery of comprehensive occupational health services. This includes managing clinic operations, providing clinical services, developing and implementing health and safety programs, and advising on workplace accommodations. The role also encompasses medical administration, such as managing medical entitlements, sick leave certification, and medical evacuations. Furthermore, the incumbent supervises section staff, manages budgets and performance, and contributes to UN healthcare policy development. The role requires ensuring high-quality service delivery, adherence to UN policies, and effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders, including advising senior management on health-related matters.
Responsibilities
Clinic Management: Oversee high-quality occupational health services, including employment and travel clearances, first aid, emergency care, vaccinations, and referrals. Develop and manage occupational health and safety programs, risk assessments, and ergonomic initiatives. Provide guidance on medical accommodations and health promotion. Establish local emergency response capabilities and advise on public health matters in coordination with host country authorities. Ensure service quality through control mechanisms and adherence to UN clinical guidelines. Medical Administration: Manage recommendations for medical entitlements, certify sick leave, and oversee return-to-work programs. Monitor sick leave usage, prepare disability reports, and manage medical evacuations. Provide advisory services to compensation claims committees and mediate medical entitlement disputes. Supervisory: Manage Medical Services Section staff, ensuring confidentiality and proper record management. Oversee annual planning, budgeting, and performance reporting. Ensure staff recruitment, training, performance management, and professional development. Advisory & Representation: Coordinate with DHMOSH on UN healthcare policy. Represent the Medical Services Section in various forums and liaise with external actors. Advise UNOG Director-General and senior management on workplace health, well-being, and crisis response. Represent MSS in judicial and investigative bodies.
Work Experience
A minimum of ten years of progressive clinical experience in medicine is required, with at least five years specifically in Occupational Safety and Health. Two years of managerial experience in the medical field, including budgeting and staff supervision, is also required. Experience in mental health, project management, travel medicine, and international organizations is desirable.
Skills
Professionalism, Accountability, Communication, Leadership, Judgment/Decision Making, Clinical Medicine, Occupational Safety and Health, Tropical/Travel Medicine, Team Management, Stress Management, Drafting (English/French), Budgeting, Staff Supervision, Project Management, Mental Health Awareness.