Occupational Health Doctor

Vacancy Notice 1323

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 196 Member Countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities, and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime. 

INTERPOL strives to achieve a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. To achieve our Diversity goals, we encourage applications from women and nationals of under/unrepresented member countries who are passionate about our mission. INTERPOL’s recruitment process is merit-based hence all hiring decisions are made considering the applicant’s qualifications and the needs of the Organization.

Job Title: Occupational Health Doctor    
Reporting To: Head of the INTERPOL Medical Services Unit
Location: Lyon 
Type of contract: Fixed-term Contract 
Duration (in months): 36.00  - maximum contract end date: 31 December 2028 *
Grade: 4   
Number of post: 1
Level of Security screening: Enhanced
Deadline for application: 3 October 2025

Conditions applying for all candidates

Only professional experience for which candidates can provide official proof of employment will be considered. Candidates could be requested to provide copies of such official documents prior to interviews/test.

* Subsequent extension to this post will be subject to the terms of the Organization’s Staff Manual, to satisfactory performance and to availability of funds.

Tests/interviews in connection to this selection procedure will take place approximately 3 to 4 weeks after the deadline for applications. Applicants are kindly requested to plan their availability during this period accordingly, in case they are short-listed.

​Selected candidates will be expected to report for duty approximately two to three months after receiving an offer of employment at the latest.

SUMMARY OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES, INCLUDING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) is part of the Medical Services Unit (MSU) and reports directly to the Head of the MSU. The OHD supports and advises the Organization on health-related matters and provides occupational safety and health services to INTERPOL officials at the General Secretariat Headquarters' (HQ, Lyon) premises. OHD missions are related to the officials’ health follow-up, health promotion in the workplace, prevention of occupational risks, and work disability prevention.

The OHD is a qualified Medical Doctor who fulfils his or her duties independently. He/She conducts day-to-day medical acts at the HQ in Lyon, oversees and proceeds with the maintenance of medical reports and medical records and takes appropriate measures to ensure medical data confidentiality.

The OHD is independent in his/her medical advice ensuring confidentiality and is placed under the authority of the Head of the MSU with regards to the administrative management of his/her activity and the organization of his/her work.

The OHD complies with the medical and administrative procedures of INTERPOL's MSU, as defined by the Head of the MSU. The OHD works in close collaboration with the members of the MSU team as well as with other units across all INTERPOL duty stations. In all activities, OHD is bound by professional secrecy.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES

SCOPE, LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

The role of the INTERPOL MSU is exclusively preventive. The MSU refrains from providing curative care to officials of the Organization, i.e. does not provide treatment and does not issue prescriptions or sick leave to officials of the Organization, except in emergencies or where authorized by the Organization’s legal framework. This prohibition extends to officials’ families.

The MSU undertakes to collaborate with the personal Doctor(s) of officials, in the officials’ and the Organization’s interest and with the officials’ agreement, whenever necessary.

The Head of the MSU is the Medical Authority of the Organization, providing independent, binding and definitive advice on medical matters.

OBJECTIVE 1/Mission 1 – Conduct Medical check-ups and assessments

These check-ups and assessments include:

• Pre-employment medical assessments to determine candidates’ fitness for work.
• Medical assessment and physical examinations of officials upon their arrival, upon separation from service, return from long sick-leave, therapeutic part-time, at request of officials, or following work or mission related accidents;
• Medical check-ups for officials in the framework of their missions;
• Regular medical check-ups for INTERPOL officials throughout their career;
• Specific medical check-ups and assessments requested by the Organization or by the officials of the Organization.

OBJECTIVE 2/Mission 2 – Advisory role on Occupational Health and Occupational Risks

• Participate as an active member of the Health Safety and Security Committee;
• Regularly advise the Executive Director Resource Management on the following areas:
• Improvement of working conditions within the Organization;
• Adaptation of workstations, work techniques and work schedules as needed;
• Protection of officials from exposure to workplace health hazards (e.g., psychosocial factors, hazards associated with travel and missions and work in office environment);
• Advise on preventive measures to be taken regarding serious contagious diseases;
• Advise on preventive measures and inclusive strategies to support officials presenting a disabling health condition;
• Participate in information and awareness campaigns on health issues related to professional activity;
• Support Human Resources Management in delivering policies where advice is needed regarding health and safety.

OBJECTIVE 3/Mission 3 – Miscellaneous:

• Contribute to the administrative management of the service;
• May participate in occasional missions to other duty stations.

Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

Education and qualification required

• Advanced Medical Degree, from a recognized institution, that qualifies for registration as a licensed medical practitioner in France:
• Diplôme d’État de docteur en médecine from a French university.
• Medical diploma recognized under EU directives (e.g. Directive 2005/36/EC).
• Nationals of country that has a bilateral agreement with France and who hold a French State diploma of Doctor of Medicine or a title mentioned in Article L. 4131-1 of the Public Health Code.
• Training in Occupational medicine is strongly recommended;
• Training in Travel medicine is an asset;
• Training in Psychology or Mental Health is an asset;
• If selected for the position, registration of the candidate with the Ordre des Médecins will be mandatory to practice in France.

Experience required

• At least 5 years’ experience as a practicing Medical Doctor;
• Experience from an international and multicultural setting in private or public sector is an asset;
• Experience in Occupational medicine is an asset;
• Experience in Psychology or Mental Health is an asset, especially in the workplace;
• Knowledge of the French health system is highly desirable;
• Experience in using occupational health software is an advantage.

Languages

• Perfect command of English and French, both in writing and oral.
• Proficiency in another official working language of the Organization (Arabic or Spanish) would be an additional asset.

Abilities required

• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations);
• Ability to build an environment of trust;
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks;
• Tact and sense of diplomacy.

Special aptitudes

• Personal and professional maturity;
• Ability to work in a pluridisciplinary team as well as autonomously;
• Ability to work persistently and under pressure;
• Good social, specifically multicultural skills;
• Good listening skills;
• Shows initiative; seeks feedback to learn and improve.