MEDICAL OFFICER

Details

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support political processes in the country and to carry out a number of security-related tasks. The Mission has been asked to support the transitional authorities of Mali in the stabilization of the country and implementation of the transitional roadmap, focusing on major population centers and lines of communication, protecting civilians, human rights monitoring, the creation of conditions for the provision of humanitarian assistance and the return of displaced persons, the extension of State authority and the preparation of free, inclusive and peaceful elections. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusma).

Context

• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A system of professional medical support service is availed and maintained at all time in support of all minusma personnel and personnel of other international partners who have a MOU for service with minusma. • The incumbent maintains the highest standard of UN medical service with relevant modern medical technology, under the guidance of SOP’s approved form the office of Chief Medical Officer.

Task description

•Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer at this level will be responsible for the following duties: •Clinical Duties: • Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties during and out of clinic hours, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies. • Undertakes day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, prepares UN staff for travelling providing them immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc. • Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary and follows-up with outside specialists. •Provides health education and health promotion programs. Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health and safety issues. Participate in preparation and management of endemic/epidemic diseases in mission area, e.g. COVID-19, Ebola Fever etc • • Medical Administrative Duties: • Liaises with UN-Military Medical Units in the mission and host-nation medical facilities. • Follows the United Nations established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave, and medical evacuations/repatriations. • Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity, mission sup-port plan, health risk assessment and crises preparedness plans for the duty station/mission. • Preparation and submission of annual medical budget. • Deputizes for a more senior Medical Officer during his/her absence. Manages day-to-day mission medical support operations by ensuring availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment. • Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR). •General: • Performs all other related duties as required and tasked by the office of CMO