Roster for National Consultants/Experts - Physician

Area of expertise :Roster for National Consultants/Experts - Physician

Purpose of consultancyConduct and review recruitment/continuing medical examinations and advice on medical clearance and other Medico-administrative issues relating to SSAs in all SEAR country offices. The consultant provides medical assistance and handles medical emergencies along with the Staff physician and Nurse during working hours and takes calls after working hours

Background

There are approx. 2500 SSA holders in all country offices.WCO-India itself has over 1000 SSA holders. Owing to increased workload, services of the consultant is needed to support the RSP in matters of medical clearance of SSA holders and also be available onsite to provide medical assistance / handle medical emergencies along with RMS team during working hours. The consultant shall work as Locum during absence of RSP

Deliverables

Deliverable 1: Conduct and review recruitment/continuing medical examinations and advice on medical clearance and other Medico-administrative issues relating to SSAs in all SEAR country offices.

Deliverable 2: The consultant provides onsite medical assistance and handles medical emergencies during working hours along with RMS team and take calls after working hours.

Deliverable 3: Coordinate with hospitals to monitor condition of serious patients during hospital stay. Occasionally, visit staff at home for purpose of sick-leave determination.

Deliverable 4: Work as Locum during absence of RSP

Qualifications, experience, skills and languages

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: University degree in medicine plus Post Graduate training in MD medicine/Family Medicine

Experience

Essential:At least 3 years of extensive clinical experience post residency training.

Desirable: International experience isdesirable

Skills/Knowledge:

Desirable: ACLS certification would be desirable

Languages and level required (Basic/Intermediate/Expert):

Essential:

• Expert knowledge of English
• Intermediate knowledge of Hindi

Location

On site: Regional Medical Services , WHO SEARO. New Delhi

Travel

The consultant is not expected to travel

Remuneration and budget (travel costs are excluded):

• Remuneration: National consultancy level at NO.B grade for a monthly remuneration of INR 3,00,000
• Living expenses NA
• Expected duration of contract: 11 Months expected to start from 12 May 2024 to 11 April 2025

Additional information

• This vacancy notice is being issued for establishing Roster for National Consultants/Experts for Physician
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• A written test may be used as a form of screening.
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