Regional Medical Officer
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a UN-related organization established in 1951, is the leading UN agency for migration. It collaborates with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners to promote humane and orderly migration. IOM provides essential services and advice to governments and migrants worldwide. The Regional Medical Officer operates within IOM’s Occupational Health Unit (OHU) framework, adhering to UN medical standards and inter-agency health coordination, supporting regional and country offices in safeguarding staff and dependent health.
Job Purpose
The Regional Medical Officer's primary purpose is to safeguard the health and well-being of IOM staff and their eligible dependents across the region. This involves providing comprehensive occupational medical services, managing health cases, overseeing medical insurance, and contributing to strategic health planning. The role operates within IOM's OHU framework, aligning with UN medical standards and inter-agency coordination. The incumbent will collaborate with various stakeholders, including OHU Headquarters, Human Resources, Regional Directors, and external health providers. This position is crucial for developing health policies, enhancing emergency preparedness, and implementing effective health strategies throughout the region, ensuring a healthy and productive workforce.
Responsibilities
The Regional Medical Officer will support the delivery of occupational health services by reviewing and assessing medical examinations, clearances, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and disability cases for staff and dependents. They will provide clinical support, including consultations, emergency response, MEDEVACs, preventive health services, travel health advice, and workplace health risk assessments. The role involves overseeing medical insurance claims, liaising with providers, and contributing to fraud prevention. The officer will implement occupational health and safety strategies, conduct medical risk assessments, and advise management on health-related matters for recruitment, travel, and sick leave. Additionally, they will develop and implement health education programs, manage medical records, analyze health trends, and represent IOM in inter-agency health forums, contributing to policy development and regional health emergency coordination.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of post-doctorate experience in clinical medicine is required. Experience in occupational health, travel and tropical medicine, preventive medicine, medical evacuations, mental health, and crisis management is advantageous. At least three years of managerial/supervision experience with clinical staff and experience in general office administration are also needed. Experience with medical insurance and health claim analysis is desirable.
Skills
The role requires strong competencies in teamwork, delivering results, managing and sharing knowledge, accountability, and communication. Managerial competencies include leadership, empowering others, building trust, strategic thinking, and humility. Values such as inclusion, respect for diversity, integrity, transparency, professionalism, courage, and empathy are essential. Specific expertise areas include mental health, public health, and immunization.