MEDICAL OFFICER, P3

  • Organisation: UNOG - United Nations Office at Geneva
  • Location: Geneva
  • Contract: R
  • Deadline: 20 November 2026

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the UNOG Medical Services Section, HRMS. The incumbent will report to the Chief Medical Officer.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer provides occupational health support to staff and will be responsible for the following duties: CLINICAL DUTIES: • Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. medical emergencies, • Undertake day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations prepare UN staff for travelling providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc. • Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary. • Follows-up with outside specialists. • Provides health education and health promotion programs. • Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues. MEDICO-ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES: • Reviews and certifies sick leave, and advises on return to work programs and reasonable accommodation requests. • Prepares as the case manager an accurate report according to guidelines based on detailed medical information of treating specialists for the Medical Director for a possible disability recommendation to the UN Pension Fund. • Prepares as the case manager an accurate report according to guidelines based on detailed medical information of treating specialist for the Compensation Claim Unit Geneva for a possible recommendation to the ABCC • Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations/repatriations. • Performs task-specific Job Hazard Analyses and location-specific Workplace Risk Assessments. Assists in programs on the development of global and local OSH policy, standards and guidance. • Manages/supports day-to-day operations MEDICAL ADVISOR TO UNSMIS Performs medical evaluation and advice on whether advanced or high-cost treatments are medically justified and aligned with statutory coverage rules. In this context the incumbent: • Performs clinical validation by reviewing patient records, diagnostics and physician’s recommendations to confirm appropriateness of medical care. • Ensures policy compliance by reviewing treatment recommendations and confirming their alignment with insurance provisions and applicable national health regulations. • Reviews and recommends the justification of costs associated with specialized, innovative, or experimental treatments • Provides medical expert advice and input when claims are disputed or denied. GENERAL: • Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Good understanding of preventable occupational health and safety hazards in the work environment. Ability to oversee occupational health support to staff. Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical/travel medicine Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Medicine with postgraduate specialization in Occupational Medicine is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

Registration as Occupational Health Physician is required.

Work Experience

At least five years of clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine is required. At least three years of experience providing services in an Occupational Health Service is desirable. Experience with electronic medical database such as EarthMed is desirable. Two years’ experience as Medical Advisor of a Health insurance is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and French are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).

Required Languages

Language Reading Writing Listening Speaking

English UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III UN Level III

French UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II UN Level II

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

Appointment or assignment against this position is for an initial period of one year. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.

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