Regional Staff Physician

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This is a NO-D contract. This kind of contract is known as National Professional Officers. It is normally only for nationals. It's a staff contract. It usually requires 7 years of experience, depending on education.

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The salary for this job should be more than 4,806 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the framework of the strategic objective to develop and sustain WHO as a flexible learning Organization, enabling it to carry out its mandate more efficiently and effectively, the Regional Staff Physician's Office will promote good occupational health in order to protect/improve staff's physical and mental health and foster a healthy and safe working environment. He/she will provide care and medical advice to all WHO staff in the region, with particular attention to medical reference adjudication, occupational health issues, preventive health care and health promotion and education.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The incumbent performs the following duties:

-Promotes, contributes to the design of, and leads the implementation of proactive, effective, and efficient medical and occupational health policies, standards, guidelines, best practices and procedures for health promotion and prevention of disease, illness, and injuries of employees, appropriate to the conditions in the Western Pacific Region;

-Prepares adapted guidelines and needed documentations for all mass deployments of staff in the field;

-Ensures organization-wide coordination and consistency of operational health policies and practices in the Region;

-Advises and makes recommendations to Administration and staff regarding the following issues: a. Local working and living conditions and health hazards; availability and quality of health care and medical facilities locally and in the region; staff health insurance, compensation and disability matters. b. Preventative measures to be taken with regard to major diseases. c. Local and regional medical facilities and health networks. d. Situations relating to poor work performance/attendance of staff due to problems of substance abuse (alcoholism, drugs, etc.), stress or psychological dysfunctions;

-Evaluates medical facilities in field locations with appropriate recommendations and authoritatively advises DAF and RHRM and decides on medical evacuations;

-Provides technical, treatment, and advisory interventions, including in person, in country offices in the event of major disasters, such as epidemics, and natural or human catastrophes;

-Leads the work of the unit, by planning, establishing standards, adjusting priorities, managing staff performance, budgetary and other resources to deliver the anticipated range of client services, and projects, notably, the following: a. Conducting various types of employment medical examinations, including by authorized physicians outside the Regional Office, classifications, and determinations of staff fitness for duty;

-Approving and controlling sick leave of staff members in the region, medical evacuations within and outside the region;

-Providing emergency medical care, confidential medical advice and counselling to the staff; Advising on, and supervising, vaccination services for WHO/WPRO staff and their families and providing travel advice/medicines prior to travel of staff; Managing provision of counselling and psychological support services to staff.

-Guides, advises and jointly supervises nursing staff.

-Prepares and provides medical coverage for major meetings in the Regional Office and outside (Regional Committee, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Medicine from a recognized medical institution Desirable: Excellent knowledge of public health issues and WHO organizational policies and practices are an advantage.

Experience

Essential: At least 7 years' graduate, extensive clinical experience in internal and general medicine either in private practice or in a hospital at least 3 years of which should be in an international context. Desirable: Experience in dealing with medical insurance plans and travel medicine are an asset; 3 to 5 years' of experience in a public hospital, especially in an intensive care unit is an advantage.

Skills

Knowledge of the latest medical, diagnostic techniques and clinical practices; Demonstrated expertise in establishing best practices and strategies in occupational health and wellbeing work in order to position the Organization; In depth knowledge of the major health care facilities and specialists in the WPRO Region; Knowledge of WHO's operation priorities in the Region; and sensitivity to the stress and strain under which the staff work; Ability to lead, motivate and empower team members.

Language

Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Working knowledge of another official WHO language, an advantage.

WHO Competencies

Communication Knowing and managing yourself Moving forward in a changing environment Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Ensuring the effective use of resources Creating an empowering and motivating environment

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at PHP 4,172,393 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

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 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 E-Manual.
  • 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 workforce . 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 [email protected] 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 (https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) 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 short-listed candidates.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. 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. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int
  • This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not 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 [email protected].
Added 5 months ago - Updated 5 months ago - Source: who.int