UN World Food Programme Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan
UN World Food Programme Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan
About WFP The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
Organizational Context
Under the functional supervision and guidance of the Regional Medical Officer.
Job Purpose
The Medical Officer shall be appointed to ensure the health of staff at work, ensuring they operate safely; and the organisational effectiveness of WFP by providing expert advice on staff health and safety while providing support to chronic and lifestyle ailments within the context of a paucity of health care services in South Sudan. This will also encompass medical and casualty response, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of WFP staff and offices, medical support during outbreaks, process medico-administrative requests, hygiene and safety training.
Key Accountabilities
Contribute to the design and coordination of the delivery of medical services in the country for efficient and effective promotion, prevention and protection of the health and safety of WFP staff following the Wellness Strategy and the Regional Strategic objective.
Provide medical services for staff on official travel, incorporating destination-specific health advice, facilitating access to immunization, prophylactic medications and travel medical kits.
Provide technical expertise, advice and solutions that support strategic results, and contribute to the formulation of country strategies and approaches where appropriate.
Manage, advise, and report on all health matters related to staff including.
Identifying health hazards for staff and/or dependents (work-related and/or environmental).
Ensuring compliance to all UN medical protocols and recommendations (Covid-19, vaccinations, HIV/AIDS, first-aid training PEP kit country specific protocols including PICT and VCCT).
Support WFP Country Offices in the management and monitoring of the implementation of the Memoranda of Understanding regarding Third Party medical provider or the joint UN medical services to WFP staff.
Assistance with follow-up of chronic medical conditions diagnosed and for which treatment has already started etc.
Performing and assessing medical examinations and clearances for international and national staff related to recruitment, periodic medical examination, pre-departure briefing for missions to the field
Access and liaise with local medical facilities to ascertain proper medical care rendered and establish a referral list and updated list of reasonable and customary costs, whilst monitoring and verifying appropriateness, reasonableness and customary nature of major medical bills / treatment as required.
Provide capacity to the corporate and WFP system emergency response capacity including mass casualty incident.
While the medical officer is not the principal primary care physician for WFP Staff s/he provides first aid and emergency services in response to incidents occurring in the workplace or referral to appropriate medical specialist.
Implement staff health training (e.g. ongoing COVID-19 awareness, malaria prevention measures, first aid training).
Implement health and SOP training with Cooperating Partners in relation to aspects of WFPs operations where WFP staff and CPs could be at risk of infectious diseases (COVID-19, Ebola, diarrhoea, etc).
Participate in pre planning of WFPs Emergency response operations (eg. food distributions) to ensure discussions filter planning through a health lens alongside logistics etc. to ensure WFP staff have appropriate protection measures in place.
Propose, assess, update as needed SOPs for staff protection, in specific higher risk occupational settings (e.g. food distributions, ports and warehouses with casual laborers, drivers and cleaners).
Coordinate with health sector colleagues on the UNCTs and other health partners to improve healthcare access for WFP staff and family members.
Assess and respond to disease incidents among WFP staff (e.g., high incidence of malaria in sub offices).
Assess disease
outbreaks or other environmental hazards that could have impact on WFP’s operations and recommend mitigating measures.
Identify (confidentially) staff with stress or other psychological concerns and coordinate assistance as appropriate with Regional Staff Counsellor and the Wellness Department.
Deliverables at the End of the Contract:
To provide operational support to meet the objectives of the Wellness Unit in the region.
Education:
Medical degree from a recognized University.
Postgraduate medical qualification in public health, occupational health and safety, emergency medicine, internal medicine or similar desirable.
Current registered to practice medicine in own country or another UN member state is required.
Experience and Language:
Minimum 6 years of progressive professional experience in healthcare
At least six (6) years progressive experience and practice in general medicine in developing countries or countries in conflict.
Experience in occupational health and safety and/or travel medicine and/or tropical and infectious disease, and /or emergency medicine
Experience within the UN system, or international NGO would be an asset.
English
French additional advantage
Technical Knowledge and Skills Requirement
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
Excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills.
Knowledge of addressing the psychosocial needs of humanitarian workers;
Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Remains calm in stressful situations
4Ps Core Organisational Capabilities
Purpose
Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Builds an understanding of WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
Be a force for positive change: Approaches individual tasks and responsibilities with a positive attitude and demeanor.
Make the mission inspiring to our team: Understands the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities.
Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Connects individual tasks and responsibilities to unit’s goals and mission.
People
Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Seeks opportunities to build and enhance individual skills.
Create an inclusive culture: Demonstrates respect and understanding for diversity and cultural differences.
Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Identifies and approaches colleagues or supervisors to serve as coaches.
Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Sets clear goals and measurable targets for own tasks and responsibilities.
Performance
Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Assesses own tasks and responsibilities to find ways to be more efficient.
Focus on getting results: Maintains accurate records of completion times and tasks in own areas of responsibility.
Make commitments and make good on commitments: Understands responsibilities and the metrics associated with own tasks.
Be Decisive: Notifies supervisors of dangerous situations or potential issues that may arise while in the field or office.
Partnership
Connect and share across WFP units: Understands WFP’s organizational structure, including the purpose and mission of each unit.
Build strong external partnerships: Supports team in working with colleagues and WFP’s partners in the field toward common goals.
Be politically agile & adaptable: Maintains a professional and courteous relationship with other WFP employees and partners in the field.
Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Understands own team’s contributions in its partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UN World Food Programme Medical Officer Jobs in South Sudan
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