National Medical Officer VN 152/2023
Philippines
JOB DETAIL
Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.
IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.
Context
Under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer OHU Manila, the overall supervision of the Head of the Occupational Health Unit (OHU), and the general administrative supervision of the Head of the Manila Human Resources Operations, and working in close collaboration and consultation with the PAC Human Resources Advisory Services, the successful candidate is responsible and accountable for the health insurance (MSP and CP) of the General Service staff members in Country Offices based in Europe and certain Country Offices in Central Asia
Core Functions / Responsibilities
Management of Medical Examinations
- Check medical examination (i.e. pre-employment Entry on Duty examinations(EOD), Annual exams, Periodic Medical exams (PME), Exit exams ) of all the Local employees in accordance with the G.I. governing Medical Procedures for Employees in the Field., and review the Minimum Questionnaires for Interns and Consultants.
- Follow-up on conditions; ensure that quality control in standards of health assessments are met in accordance with OHU requirements.
- Collect and organize medical data from these exams for statistical purposes.
Medical Insurance: Based on the analysis of the medical examinations of the staff in the assigned countries, coordinate the health screening of staff and dependents for their admission and when leaving the IOM’s Medical Service Plan (MSP).
- Assess if there are any insurance exclusions and any conditions limiting the staff’s work capacity, and authorize eventual extended insurance coverage upon exist (CACP).
- Health Claims Review of the population in the assigned countries
- Control with accuracy all the insurance medical invoices under the Occupational claims under the Compensation Plan (CP) taking into account the diagnosis, the treatment and their amount in accordance with the locally prevailing rates and with the IOM medical insurance policies (i.e. Compensation Plan).
Follow up and correspondence with staff or hospitals in the countries assigned regarding:
- explanations regarding medical insurance issues (e.g. entitlement after cessation of participation; justification for treatment outside the duty station) , with the eventual support of the Medical Officer OHU Manila, whilst maintaining strict medical confidentiality.
- Negotiating participant’s planned hospitalization with medevac in case of expected high cost in coordination with the Medical Officer OHU in Manila. The need for additional medical information and supporting document in case of:
- occupational incident (covered by the Compensation Plan) after final classification by OHU‘s Medical Officer.
- prolonged sick leave or recurrent sick leaves, invalidity indemnity under the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) before and after attribution of benefit.
- before attribution of a benefit from the UN Malicious Act (UNMAI).
Submit the supportive follow up documents to OHU copying the Medical Officer for OHU’s final assessment and/or for request of a disability benefit.
Effective Occupational Health Support
- When requested, provide medical assistance/aid in emergencies on site, and in the Country Offices only in the absence of the Professional Medical Officer OHU in Manila.
- Facilitate admission/referral to hospitals, clinics and/or specialists for staff and dependents.
- Assist in dealing with the medical evacuation of staff when required by Head of OHU Medical Officer in coordination with Chiefs of Mission and Medical Officers in OHU (Manila and Panama City), in compliance with the insurance rules.
- Support information campaigns to Country Offices in coordination with the Medical Officer OHU in Manila.
- Undertake travel to Regional and Country Offices upon OHU’s request, to assess local health hazards in the workplace and in the country and the quality of existing support ( eg: hospitals, medevac system ) using the UNMD Risk Assessment methodology . Help Mission prioritize the mitigation measures to implement regarding the identified risks mitigation . Meet and clarify health issues with staff; report back to Head of OHU in a timely manner.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned
Education
- Advanced university degree from an accredited academic institution in Medicine: General Medicine, Internal or Emergencies Medicine,
- A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- Additional qualification in Health Insurance an asset.
Experience
- Minimum two years of work experience in Occupational Health or as Health Insurance expert
- Experience in medical insurances and health claim analysis
- Experience in liaising with international organizations and hospitals an asset
- Effectively applies knowledge of health insurance issues in execution of responsibilities at appropriate level;
- Maintains confidentiality and discretion in appropriate areas of work.
- Good level of computer literacy
- Excellent communication skills;
- Strong analytical skills;
- Demonstrated ability to determine a staff member’s physical and emotional fitness for work, and to recognize, evaluate, treat and/or refer occupational illnesses and injuries;
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to occupational health care practice;
- Readiness to travel;
- Personal commitment, respect for diversity and drive for results;
- Flexibility and open management style;
- Demonstrated gender awareness and gender sensitivity;
- Ability to work effectively within a team and with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds.
Languages
For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN language is desirable.
Values
Inclusion & respect for diversity
- Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.
- Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.
- Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.
- Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.
Integrity & transparency
- Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.
- Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
- Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.
- Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
- Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Professionalism
- Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.
- Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.
- Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.
- Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems, and remains calm in stressful situations.
- Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Core Competencies
Accountability
- Demonstrates individual responsibility for defining and delivering on the Organization’s priorities.
- Delegates authority to match responsibilities, and holds staff accountable for agreed-upon commitments.
- Consistently assumes responsibility for Divisional or Departmental actions by explaining successes, failures, and proposing remedial actions.
- Invests significant time in creating a culture of accountability and responsibility by using experience and advice to guide others.
Communication
- Clearly and simply communicates the IOM mandate and seeks opportunities to represent the organization externally to promote its mandate.
- Communicates confidently, commands attention and respect when speaking, and projects credibility.
- Influences others and negotiates effectively through a persuasive, flexible approach.
- Keeps staff informed of decisions and directives of senior management and communicates them in a manner that ensures understanding and acceptance.
Managing and sharing knowledge
- Promotes the development and use of organization-wide knowledge sharing systems that capture all relevant information from sources inside and outside of the Organization.
- Leads in defining and prioritizing the Organization’s knowledge needs.
- Establishes and fosters a culture that encourages change, innovation and continuous learning.
- Encourages and supports others to be innovative and actively generates new perspectives on own and team’s work.
Teamwork
- Advocates for collaboration across the Organization and creates collaborative systems and integrated processes to achieve Organizational goals.
- Builds consensus for task purpose and direction with colleagues at all levels.
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of partnerships and takes action to enhance their effectiveness.
- Identifies and breaks down barriers to cooperation within teams, and between teams, units, sections, divisions, and organizations.
Delivering results
- Challenges self and team to deliver high quality results, in line with Organizational goals.
- Leads and facilitates work planning, alerting those involved of potential obstacles and helping to identify suitable alternative options as needed.
- Persuades management to undertake new projects and services that benefit internal and external clients; uses performance standards to monitor projects.
- Tailors organizational targets to meet changing demands in the external environment.
Managerial Competencies
Leadership
- Proactively develops strategies to accomplish objectives and empowers others to translate vision into results.
- Provides clear vision, direction and purpose and charts a clear course to achievement.
- Does not accept the status quo; drives for improvement and change, inspiring others to embrace it.
- Builds positive influence across the wider organization and strategic relationships with external stakeholders.
Empowering others & building trust
- Encourages individuals to take initiatives and responsibility for putting new ideas/activities into practice and making them work.
- Supports teams to succeed, devoting dedicated time to empowering people through coaching and mentoring and sharing expertise/knowledge.
- Inspires enthusiasm and a positive attitude in people towards their work and contribution to the Organization’s success.
- Promotes autonomy and empowerment throughout the Organization.
Strategic thinking & vision
- Always works with an orientation to the future, encouraging others to consider the Organization’s medium and long-term strategy when setting departmental objectives.
- Steps back from operational issues to focus on a long-term direction for the area of responsibility.
- Identifies strategic issues and risks that may impede the delivery of the Organization’s strategic objectives and addresses concerns in a timely manner to gain buy-in from stakeholders.
- Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction inspiring others to pursue that same direction.
How to apply
Interested applicants may send their applications to hrmanila@iom.int no later than 11 Sep 2023. VN Number and Position Title (VN 152/2023 – National Medical Officer) should be specified in the SUBJECT field.
IOM welcomes applicants from qualified individuals, irrespective of their race, religion, skin, color, nationality, age, disability status, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, mental health status, or any other characteristic.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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