Overview
The Medical Officer will undertake day-to-day clinical duties, manage medico-surgical emergencies, and provide medical support within the organization's delegated authority.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, travel immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, etc.; participate in addressing work environment and occupational health issues and devise mitigation measures for possible workplace hazards identified
- Handle medico-surgical emergencies and organize for mass casualty incident response
- Organize and deliver Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid training to United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) staff/personnel
- Manage office and supervise the Level 1 facility (2 in-patient beds including 2 emergency room beds)
- Be on call for emergencies when and as required, including out-of-hours emergencies
- Perform shift work as required by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
- Liaise with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities for medical/clinical care of staff/personnel
- Follow the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, specialist consultations, and medical evacuations
- Deputize for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence
- Manage day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment
- Ensure that appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities, including contingent training capsule induction for uniformed personnel (e.g., health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid, and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation)
- Work implies frequent interaction with staff at large; staff within the work unit; Staff Counsellors; Senior Management throughout the organization; and Military Physicians/Medics
- When working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs), the incumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for capacity development through coaching, mentoring, and formal and on-the-job training
Perform other related duties as may be required.
Required Experience
3 years
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in medicine with at least 3 years of experience.
- Valid license to practice medicine in their home country and/or their country of residence
- Basic Life Support, Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support or similar equivalent valid certification.
