Lead Medical Doctor- International Consultant

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

2 January 2025-23:59-GMT+02:00 Central Africa Time (Blantyre)

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ABOUT WFP

The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.

At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.

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WHY JOIN WFP? 

• WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

• WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment.

• WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.

• A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.

• We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

This job is located in the Country Office (CO). Medical Doctor/ Officer shall report technically to the WFP Regional Medical Officer and for the routine administrative issues to the WFP Malawi Head of Resource Management Unit. As Project manager, for all non-medical issues the position reports to the Staff Health Protection advised
The UN Doctor will be appointed as a surge staff for areas of staff health and safety while providing hygiene and safety training, personal first aid training, review of medical and casualty response, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of UN staff and dependents.

The UN Doctor will provide leadership and management of the clinic from administrative, budgetary, logistical side working with the doctors and the Country Office team.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

In particular, the incumbent will undertake the following tasks:

• Ensuring evidence-based patient care and practice in line with Medical Professional Standards and deontological norms;
• Providing consultations to UN agency employees and eligible dependents;
• Managing patient referrals appropriately and providing follow up/case management for the referrals in Malawi and abroad;
• Coordinating and ensuring highest level of patient care with UN agency Doctors including weekly peer review of clinical cases
• For epidemiological purposes, reporting to the Chief Medical Officer on at least monthly basis:
• Discuss and plan all non-medical managerial issues with the Staff health Protection Adviser

             - cumulative diagnoses seen
             - diagnoses per contract type, gender

• Participating in Campaigns on health promotion (e.g. healthy lifestyle, stress management) and injury and illness prevention (e.g. use of personal protective equipment, personal precautions for the prevention of transmissible diseases) through employee and family member briefings, in newsletters
• Securing and protecting confidential patient information by recording all consultations in the Electronic Medical Records system - without sharing any patient information with UN agency except the minimum necessary for medical evacuations, emergency care or referrals;
• Liaising with the Country Office or Regional Staff Counsellors for employees/family members requiring their intervention or attention;
• Performing periodic and entry medical examination for prospective staff
• Under the guidance of the head of resource management and the Staff health protection adviser Define the proposed budget and business model considering projected costs to run the clinic annually and the projected annual income from expected insurance reimbursement;
• Maintain and improve procurement mechanisms, preferably in-country, explore procurement mechanisms and LTAs for pharmaceuticals, medical items and equipment required following WFP Malawi CO Procurement rules and regulations and following recommendation from the Staff health Protection Advised
• Explore interest from other UN agencies in participating in UNPCC;
• Regularly and consistently implement continuous Performance Improvement for the clinic to ensure the best healthcare for patients and to increase the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of the project;

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Advanced university degree (Doctorate, master’s or equivalent) in Medicine or demonstrably equivalent studies from a recognized institution. Registration as a General Practitioner in the country of origin is required

Experience:

Have vast experience in any outbreak response and emergencies. Progressive professional experience in healthcare

Experience in Project Management, working in databases and other Microsoft software. Past experience in managing a clinic and providing leadership to a clinical team is highly desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

Excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills;

Experience in emergency management (crisis or disaster medicine), travel medicine, tropical and infectious disease;

Knowledge of addressing the psychosocial needs of humanitarian workers;

Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;

Remains calm in stressful situations

Languages:

English

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REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

 

WFP is dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruitment process is inclusively crafted to welcome candidates of all backgrounds, celebrating diversity and ensuring a respectful environment for all. We aim for an accessible and fair recruitment journey. Should you need any reasonable accommodations or have accessibility concerns, please reach out to us confidentially at global.inclusion@wfp.org. Our DEI team is here to ensure your full participation in our recruitment process.

NO FEE DISCLAIMER

 

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REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

• We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable).

• Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application.

• Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language

• Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter

• Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time

• Please contact us at global.hrerecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified

All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.