Regional Staff Physician

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Within the framework of the strategic objective to develop and sustain WHO as a flexible learning Organization, enabling it to carry out its mandate more efficiently and effectively, the Regional Staff Physician's Office will promotegood occupational health in order to protect/improve staff's physical and mental health and foster a healthy and safe working environment. He/she will provide care and medical advice to all WHO staff in the region, with particular attention to medical reference adjudication, occupational health issues, preventive health care and health promotion and education.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the supervision of the DAF and in coordination with the RPO, the incumbent will perform the following:

Medical Services:
1. Provide initial care for staff, as needed and provide referral for specialist' care.
2. Conduct medical examinations/evaluations prior to selection of candidates and advise the Administration on the candidates` medical fitness for the posts for which they are considered; conduct periodic medical examinations, review and classify, with regard to fitness for duty, reports and pre-employment examinations issued and conducted by authorized physicians outside the Regional Office. Conduct medical examinations prior to end of service to determine staff members` fitness and health status at the time of their separation from the Organization. Advise staff members on medical fitness prior to departure on mission or change of duty station.
3. Approve/disapprove, monitor and control sick leave of staff members in the region. Advise the Administration regarding cases of extended and/or frequent sick leave and fitness for duty following recovery from serious illness or accident.Communicate to HMS/HQ cases of extended sick leaves that reach Sick Leave Under Insurance Cover (SLIC) and or need to be presented to the Pension Board for Disability Benefits, as well as medical reports of declaration of accident to submit to the ACCC.
4. Evaluate local and regional medical facilities, maintaining contact with networks of both local and international health providers.
5. Advise on and supervise the provision of vaccination services for WHO/WPRO staff (as well as other UN staff and their families) and provide travel advice and/or medication prior to travel of staff (orders and managers stocks of medications, vaccines, travel kits and the provisional budget).
6. On appointment, for health problems related to work only, provide medical consultations. In case of acute medical problems that may arise during office hours, provide advice and emergency medical care and first aid.
7. Provide advice to the Staff Health Insurance (SHI) Committee.
8. Recommend medical evacuations within the region and coordinate with HMS/HQ for approval of medical evacuations outside the region as well as exceptional cases.
9. Liaise with HMS: ensure that the structure of the Regional Medical Service is compliant with the overall policy of HMS. Ensure that up-to-date medical information and reports regarding staff are part of their record at all times and sent to WHO HQ on time; maintain confidentiality of all medical records and files of staff members.

Occupational health & health promotion:
10. Promote sound occupational health policies, practices and procedures by identifying issues, determining actions required and assisting in introducing control measures. Advise on local working and living conditions and health problems. Make recommendations regarding availability and quality of health care and medical facilities locally and in the region. Develop and implement healthy workplace promotion programmes, including occupational health issues and health risk assessment. Advise on preventive measures to be taken with regard to major diseases, organize health education and awareness programmes. Provide advice for ensuring occupationally safe working conditions for staff. Handle medical emergencies in coordination with the security service, taking the lead during medical evacuations in the event of emergencies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Advanced university degree in Medicine from a recognized medical institution
Desirable: Training in Occupational Medicine. Training in primary health care such as family medicine or internal medicine.

Experience

Essential: Seven years' experience in health services in a national or multi-national organization in either private or public sectors.
Desirable: Experience in occupational health. Professional experience in a multicultural environment.

Skills

Knowledge and awareness of latest diagnostic techniques and clinical practices; good knowledge on availability of major health care facilities and specialists in the WPRO Region. Knowledge of WHO's operational priorities in the Region and sensitivity to the stress and strain under which the staff work.

WHO Competencies

Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Moving forward in a changing environment
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Other language.

REMUNERATION

Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at PHP 2,989,216 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Please note that since this is a part-time position (half-day), only 50% of the indicated figure will be applicable as the base compensation w/ aforementioned deductions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  
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• WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

• WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

• This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.