Senior Medical Officer

“UNECA” United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, is a regional commission founded by the United Nations for promoting economic and social development in Africa.UNECA initiated in 1958, UNECA is serving as a platform for member countries to address common challenges, sharing knowledge/ and collaborating on policies and programs to enhance the continent’s economic well-being.

UNECA is concentrated on areas include promoting sustainable development, fostering regional integration, and providing policy advice and technical assistance to African governments. This global commission is working towards achieving inclusive and equitable growth, poverty reduction, and improved living standards across the African continent. UNECA plays a crucial role in supporting African countries in their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals “SDGs” and other international development objectives.

What are the advantages come with being employed at UNECA :

• Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
• Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
• Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Senior Medical Officer
• Unit: UNECA
• Job Place: Addis Ababa
• Deadline: 15, Febraury, 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

Education:

• A first-level university degree that qualifies for registration as a licensed medical practitioner (MD, MBBS, MBChB or equivalent) and current unrestricted registration with the medical licensing authority of one of the Members States of the United Nations is required.
• Postgraduate qualification in a medical specialty is desirable.
• Postgraduate qualification in General Practice/Family Medicine or Occupational Health is desirable.
• Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage.

Work Experiences:

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine, including at least three years in occupational health field and tropical medicine, are required.
• Experience in hospital and/or clinic management, including budgeting, supervisory responsibilities and resource management are desirable.
• Work experience in an international organization is desirable.
• Having experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Key Responsibilities Career:

• Supervises all aspects of managing a clinic including satellite clinics.
• Oversees the delivery of high-quality occupational health services in the UN workplace, including employment clearances, travel medicine services and travel clearances.
• Monitors sick leave usage in conjunction with human resources staff and prepares and finalizes disability summaries and reports for the Medical Director and UNJSPF.
• Guarantees medical confidentiality and release of medical records/information is in accordance with UN policies and requirements.
• Manages access to and the use of the EarthMed medical record system.
• Undertakes annual work planning (self, staff, and UNHCC).
• Plans and prepares budgets and prepares reports on budget performance and results.
• Ensures the development, generation and reporting of relevant key performance indicators documenting health support performance including responses to audit requests on health performance.
• Ensures timely recruiting and training of all new staff, and effective performance management.
• Coordinates with the Office of the Director, DHMOSH UNHQ, to contribute to the development of UN healthcare policy, and ensures alignment of policy and practice in the duty station.
• Represents the ECA at events and meetings with other UN entities and in national and international forums related to the UNHCC’s responsibilities.

“The deadline for opportunity is 15, Febraury, 2024”

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