Medical Officer [Temporary]

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Medical Support Section (MSS), Strategic Support Service in the Logistics Division, Office of Supply Chain Management of the Department of Operational Support, at Headquarters. The Department of Operational Support was established to provide end-to-end operational support, advisory services and other solutions to operating entities across the Secretariat, including other departments, offices-away-from headquarters, field missions, and regional commissions.

The Office of Supply Chain Management includes the Office of the Assistant Secretary- General for Supply Chain Management, Logistics Division, Procurement Division, Uniformed Capabilities Support Division, and the Enabling and Outreach Service.

The Logistics Division performs a central role in the implementation of end-to-end supply chain management across the United Nations operations. The Division provides direction and advice on logistical matters, monitors and assesses the delivery of strategic transportation and support services, and directs the delivery of transportation and specialist support services in the functional areas of air transport, ground transport, engineering, medical and supply, inclusive of fuel, rations and general supplies and security equipment.

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Strategic Support Service, the incumbent reports to the Chief of Medical Support Section.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the Medical Logistics Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

- Plan and coordinate medical support to UN peacekeeping and political missions and monitor mission readiness of medical facilities/capabilities. These tasks include: develop and maintain the medical standards for the set-up of medical facilities/capabilities in peacekeeping and political missions in accordance to the standards defined in the COE manual;
- Develop the specifications for personnel categories in the UN medical facilities in peacekeeping and political missions;
- Responsible for providing expert advice to DPPA-DPO, Permanent Missions, Field Missions and Mission Planning Service on all medical issues regarding peacekeeping operations and political missions, including planning and assessing medical support for new and present peacekeeping and political missions;
- Develop the Scope of Works (SOW) and technical specifications and managing the UN systems contracts for medical equipment and consumables, drugs and pharmaceuticals and blood ensuring end to end supply chain; monitoring health situation in missions and assessing medical requirements;
- Coordinate and monitor the deployment of medical facilities/capabilities in the UN field missions;
- Participate in Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) negotiations on all medical matters, as well as in interdepartmental discussions of crosscutting issues pertaining to medical support in the field and provide expert technical advice;
- Develop, review and update the medical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in field missions, especially SOPs related to mission response in Medical Emergencies and Massive Casualty Incidents;
- Support Integrated Training Service (ITS) in the development, review and update of the training material for peacekeepers in matters of first aid, medical planning and participate in related training activities;
- Participate in mission pre and post deployment assessment visits; and verification of medical assets.

Competencies

Professionalism: Demonstrates professional competence in planning and provision of medical support; ability to identify needs of field missions and troop-contributing countries and to deliver effective solutions; ability to conduct medical assessments and independently develop clear medical plans, with flexibility to adapt to new developments and changing priorities; ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; ability to actively seek to improve programs or services, and offer new and different options. Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in medical science, business administration, logistics planning or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Certification in supply chain (SCOR-P or equivalent) is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in health care or health administration, of which two years at the international level is required.
Experience in military medical support planning is required.
Experience in medical support and planning for field missions or other international organizations is desirable.
Experience in medical doctrine development is desirable.
Experience in medical related supply chain management is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• This position is temporarily available as soon as possible for a period of six months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment.

• While this temporary job opening may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.

• This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

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No Fee

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