National Medical Officer
Panama City
- Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
- Location: Panama City
- Grade: Senior Executive level - Assistant Director - General level - Internationally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Public Health and Health Service
- Medical Practitioners
- Closing Date:
Job Description
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Medical Officer, the overall supervision of the Director of the Staff Health and Welfare Division in Geneva and the administrative supervision of the Deputy Regional Director for Management, incumbent is responsible and accountable for providing occupational health services and support primarily to the IOM Employees and non-staff ( as per rules) based in Africa, North America and Latin America and the Caribbean.
Responsibilities
Management of Medical Examinations
Review the medical examination of all IOM staff as well as non – staff in the area of responsibility. Review, assess and take decisions about fitness for work for the proposed position and location, work accommodation, and mobility that are based on individualized medical risk assessments.
Consider and report on matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of persons at work
Record all data in the dedicated software. Analyse the trends and health promotions interventions.
Medical Insurance
Assess if there are any insurance exclusions upon entry in one of the IOM Insurance plans and any conditions limiting the staff's work capacity and authorize eventual extended insurance coverage upon exist (CACP).
Determine eventual exclusions in the insurance coverage for dependents
Whilst maintaining strict medical confidentiality, respond in a timely manner to specific enquiries/queries concerning insurance issues, in close coordination with the Insurance Unit Manila team with technical help from the Insurance Unit in the Department of Human Resources (DHR) Geneva, Regional Medical Officer and Chief Medical Officer.
Provide explanations and advice to any insured staff about decisions taken (e.g. treatments requiring prior approval, high medical expenses, entitlement after cessation of participation, treatment outside the duty station.
CP and Occupation Accident effective support:
Assist Regional Medical Officer with the timely review of Occupational Accidents and Illness Claims of IOM staff and non-staff
- Assist Regional Medical Officer with the colligated categorization of the notified occupational injuries of IOM staff and non-staff for submission of final categorization
Sick Leave Management and determination of entitlements
Assess the documents and manage sick leaves as per relevant administrative instructions. Ensure accuracy of data recording in the medical software (Earthmed)
In close coordination with Regional Medical Officer follow staff with prolonged sick leaves and coordinate a Return-to-work plan.
Joint case management with Staff Welfare of PSL related to a mental health condition.
Assess the supporting documents and prepare recommendations to HR for special education grant and disabled child allowance as per USRR
Assess in a timely manner the degree of non-occupational residual impairment of staff under IOM’s insurance plans, or under UNJSPF or under the UN Malicious act insurance when applicable. Prepare the recommendation and case summary/review cases to be submitted to SPC for disability benefit/child disability under UNJSPF in coordination with the Regional Medical Officer, the Head of OHU GSS and the Chief Medical Officer
Travel for medical reasons (TMR) and medical evacuations
Recommend, authorize and coordinate as per relevant SOPs, medical travel and emergency medical evacuations of staff and dependents
Follow-up all medical travel, medical evacuation within area of responsibility, document the cases and manage occupational health aspects (sick leave, work accommodation, determination of fitness to work, disability) on case-to-case basis.
Effective Occupational Health Support
Provide occupational health and safety management. Advise on the provision of safe and healthy conditions in the workplace
Propose and develop health promotion projects and programs in line with DHR strategic priorities. Coordinate together with the Regional Medical Officer implementation and supervision of the projects
Provide support in line with relevant IOM polices and standing INs, as well as promote compliance with relevant health and safety legislation
Consider and report on matters affecting the health, safety and welfare of persons at work
Travel Clearance
Proceed to employee’s medical clearances for official travel and recommend health travel advice and mitigation measures as per the health profile of the destination in accordance with WHO recommendations.
Health risk assessment
Undertake travel to mission (TDY)s upon request from the Regional Medical Officer to perform Health risk assessment (HRA) and MHSE assessment of the duty station using the recommended methodology by UNMD and to meet staff and HR partners to explain and clarify occupational health and insurance issues.
Perform any other duties as may be required.
Qualifications
University Degree in Medicine from an accredited academic institution, with seven years of relevant professional experience.
Valid medical license in the Panama is a must.
Specialization in General Medicine, Occupational Health, Travel Medicine, or Infectious Diseases is an advantage
Minimum seven years’ experience in occupational health, including in the context of travel and tropical medicine;
Experience in liaising with international organizations will be an asset.
- Broad knowledge of theories and techniques of occupational health, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of occupational and behavioural disorders, promotion of physical and mental health and control of substance abuse;
- Knowledge and familiarity in dealing with occupational health issues related to crisis and in developing countries;
- General knowledge of the work environment including regulatory requirements;
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to occupational health care practice.
For this position, fluency in English and Spanish is required (oral and written).
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
- Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
- Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
- Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
- Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
- IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
- IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
- IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
Required Skills
Job info
Contract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)Initial Contract Duration: 6
Vacancy Type: Call for Applications
Recruiting Type: National Officer
Grade: UG
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.