CHIEF OF SECTION, MEDICAL

Client of United Nation careers

Within delegated authority, the Chief of Section, Medical will be responsible for the following duties: Managerial:

• Plans, organizes, manages, supervises and coordinates medical services in the Mission. This includes management of medical support activities in the Mission.
• Provides day-to-day supervision of medical staff. Evaluates staff performance, interviews/evaluates candidates for job openings.
• Prepares budgets and controls finances, ensuring optimum and rational use of resources.
• Procures drugs, medical equipment, consumables and medical supplies.
• Ensures availability of supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
• Ensures the implementation of directives from UNHQ.
• Manages the interface between the medical section and staff counsellors, senior management of the Mission, all specialized agencies, military physicians, physicians and representatives of laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, medical associations and societies.
• Ensures a conducive and secure working environment for medical staff.
• Acts as Advisor for the Mission on medical matters.
• Establishes and implements appropriate training programs in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).

Clinical Duties:

• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, responses to emergencies, pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, immunizations, etc.
• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
• Follows-up with outside specialists.
• Oversees and provides health education and health promotion programs.
• Liaises with medical sections/units in the mission and host-nation facilities.
• Ensures the provision of health education.
• Ensures the implementation of adequate Infection Control measures in the clinic.
• Follows the UN established policies and procedures regarding medical clearances, sick leave and medical evacuations.
• Organizes/Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
• Performs other related duties as required.