OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To advise administration on all medical matters relating to WHO staff in the region, particularly medical adjudication, occupational health issues, preventive health care and health promotion and education. The Medical Officer (Regional Staff Physician) will provide clinical services including medical consultations and emergency medical care during office hours and supervise work of staff nurse and other members of Medical Services. The incumbent will promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical services in conjunction with Director Administration and Finance and in collaboration with SHW HQ with the objective of optimizing the health and well-being of WHO staff in the South-East Asia Region.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the general supervision of Director, Administration and Finance (DAF) the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Promote the application of guidelines and recommendations related to occupational health issues including specific health risks assessment, provide advice on office ergonomics including indoor air quality and identifying specific health hazards; advises on stress at workplace. Develops staff health promotion and education programmes, including preventive measures for non-communicable diseases and organizing staff health awareness programmes.

2. Conducts medical examination prior to selection of candidates and provides advise on medical fitness of the post for which the candidates are being considered; conducts periodic medical examinations, reviews and medically classifies with regard to fitness for duty, medical and pre-employed medical examination conducted by authorized physicians outside the Regional Office.

3. Conducts exit medical examination prior to end of service to determine fitness and health status at the time of separation of staff members from the Organization.

4.Conducts periodic medical examinations and provide medical consultation and emergency medical care and counselling to staff members; provide vaccination services, travel advice and debriefing after missions.

5. Advises staff member on medical fitness prior to departure on mission or change of duty station; provides emergency medical care during office hours, confidential medical advice and counselling to the staff

6. Approves/disapproves, monitor and controls sick leave of staff members in the region. Advises regarding cases of extended sick leave and/or frequent sick leave and fitness for duty following recovery from serious illness or accident.

7. In consultation with SHW HQ reviews and coordinates medical evacuation in within and outside the region; advises regarding local working and living conditions and health and makes recommendations regarding availability and quality of health care and medical facilities locally and in the region.

8. Works closely with Director of Administration and Finance in situations relating to poor work performance/attendance of staff where there may be underlying problems of substance abuse (alcoholism, drugs, etc.) stress or psychological dysfunctions.

9. Develops and implements staff health promotion, including those that address occupational health issues and provides specific health risk assessment. Advises staff on preventive measures to be taken with regards to major diseases, organize staff health education and awareness programmes, first aid courses to staff and prepares various reports as required by the organization.

10. Advises and supervises vaccination services for WHO and other UN staff and their families and provides travel advice/medicines prior to travel.

11. Evaluates local and regional medical facilities and liaises with health networks by utilizing local and international

providers.

12. Provides emergency medical care during office hours, confidential medical advice and counselling to the staff, provides Staff Health Insurance (SHI) Committee and gives advice in ensuring ideal working conditions.

13. Supervises the work of Clinical Nurse and other members of Medical Clinic.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced University degree in Medicine or University degree with considerable experience in medical field
Desirable: Medical Doctor Practitioner

Experience

Essential: Minimum seven (7) years of relevant professional, medical experience including considerable experience obtained in an international context.
Desirable: Experience in working in WHO and/or the UN system. Experience in working in a multicultural environment.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of medical field and best practices and industry trends. Customer relationship management and service level management. Thorough knowledge of medical service providers in New Delhi, with established contacts, and ability to establish and develop contacts and relationships with external medical service providers and the private sector

WHO Competencies

-Teamwork
-Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
-Communication
-Ensuring the effective use of resources
-Creating an empowering and motivating environment

Use of Language Skills

Excellent reading, writing and speaking ability in English, with ability in other UN languages an asset.
 

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 77,326 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 3009 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level 

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. 

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. 

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. 

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. 

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. 

• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. 

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. 

• The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. 

• Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int 

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. 

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. 

• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. 

• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. 

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. 

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int. 

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. 

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