Primary Care Practitioner
Provide primary healthcare services to ICAO staff and National Delegations
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Overview
Provide primary healthcare services to ICAO staff and National Delegations
You have:
- Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
- Certification in Family Medicine with the Collège des médecins du Québec
- Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C Certification
- At least seven years of full-time equivalent experience directly providing patient medical care in an ambulatory primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine setting
- RAMQ affiliated
- Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and French
- A working knowledge of another language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish)
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is seeking a primary care medical practitioner, RAMQ affiliated, to provide healthcare services to the ICAO staff, and Members of National Delegations, including their dependents/family members (Note: dependent children l between 5 to 18 years old).
The incumbent will function as a treating physician to staff and delegates for the duration of their contract and will be an essential member of the health care team. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of primary care, minor trauma care, health promotion, prevention of diseases and injuries and support services.
Work Location
Montreal
Expected duration
The duration of this assignment is 6 months, with possibility of extension.
Duties and Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Providing comprehensive primary medical care to patients with acute and chronic health conditions by offering effective pharmacological, complementary, or counseling interventions. • Diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions • Management and follow-up of chronic conditions; developing treatment plans monitoring the patient’s condition, and adjusting the treatment as needed. • Establishing appropriate medical employment limitations (MEL) recommendations. • Providing referrals to other health care providers for further evaluation or treatment • Coordinating care with other healthcare providers and ensuring that the patient receives appropriate follow up care. • Recommending sick leave when warranted. • Implementing strategies to promote health and prevent illness. • Reviewing, recommending, and administering immunizations, as needed, following WHO and CDC applicable guidelines.
Qualifications/special skills
Educational background:
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) • Certification in Family Medicine with the Collège des médecins du Québec. • Basic Life Support for Health Providers or CPR/AED Level C Certification. Essential: • At least seven years of full-time equivalent experience directly providing patient medical care in an ambulatory primary care, urgent care or emergency medicine setting. • RAMQ affiliated. • Operational DSQ key. Desirable: • Experience in the care of children. • Experience with EMR. • Experience with CRDS. • Experience with DSQ. • On-site physical presence
Languages
Essential • Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and French.
Desirable • A working knowledge of another language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).
Additional Information
Advantages to working in this environment:
• No overhead costs or clinic fees. • No office rent. • Opportunity for working in an International United Nations organization. • Generous allotment of time for each patient. • No evenings or weekend. • No patient enrolment required as primary care provider. • More than 1000 potential clients will avail these services. • Part time: Three Half Day clinics per week. Clinic days may be adjusted with mutual agreement depending on the demand. • Option to work flexible hours.
Please note that the primary care practitioner will be compensated through fee-for-service (fee for each patient visit).
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| How would you handle a patient with chronic conditions requiring ongoing care? | This assesses your experience in managing long-term medical conditions, which is crucial for this role. | Discuss your approach to monitoring and adjusting treatments based on patient needs. |
| Describe a situation where you had to coordinate care for a patient with multiple healthcare providers. | This evaluates your teamwork skills and ability to manage complex medical cases. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you implement to promote health and prevent illness among your patients? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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