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: New York
• Deadline: 3, January, 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.

Work Experiences:

• A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine is required.
• Experienced in working with an Occupational Health Software record system, such as Cority (EarthMed), is desirable.
• Working experience in medico-legal aspects of compensation or occupational health is desirable.
• Prior experience in working in an international environment is desirable.
• Having experience in legal dispute resolution matters is desirable.

Languages:

• English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• For the post advertised, fluency in English is required.
• Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Key Responsibilities Career:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies.
• Undertakes clinical reviews of compensation claimants as necessary or appropriate.
• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
• Follows-up with outside specialists as necessary.
• Oversees and provides compensation education and promotion programs.
• Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
• Advises UN entities on United Nations compensation standards.
• Assists the Administration in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station.
• Advises clients, judicial bodies and the Administration on eligibility to service incurred compensation claims and medical insurance claims.
• Plans, manages and organizes various activities and administrative functions of a particular section within the Division of Healthcare Management and Occupational Safety and Health.
• Reviews and revises policies and medical standards for compensation as applicable.
• Deputizes for Deputy Medical Director/Medical Director as needed.
• Identifies, develops, oversees and implements structural reforms to the compensation management program including medical records system integration and data management.
• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the technical capabilities for compensation service delivery

“The deadline for opportunity is 3, January, 2024”

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