Overview
The Regional Medical Officer operates within IOM’s Occupational Health Unit, supporting regional and country offices by ensuring staff and dependent health and well-being through occupational medical services, case management, insurance oversight, and strategic health planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and validate medical examination reports including Entry on Duty (EOD) assessments, Periodic Medical Examinations (PME) for selected risk groups, Driver-specific fitness exams, reports on Long term sick leave certifications, reports on Disability and other special cases, and Independent Medical Examinations.
- Assess medical fitness for duty and deployment, including to hardship duty stations.
- Authorize extended insurance coverage upon exit (e.g., CACP) when medically justified.
- Undertake clinical duties when applicable, including walk-in consultations, emergency response, and follow-up care for staff.
- Provide occupational health services such as immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, and travel health kits.
- Refer staff to external specialists and ensure proper follow-up and documentation.
- Support health education and promotion programs, including preventive health campaigns and awareness initiatives.
- Participate in addressing workplace health risks, including ergonomic assessments and mental health support.
- Oversee the review of medical insurance claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IOM policies.
- Liaise with insurance providers to resolve coverage gaps and advocate for staff welfare.
- Implement the Occupational Health Strategy regionally, including risk assessments and health infrastructure evaluations.
- Coordinate emergency medical support and medical evacuations in collaboration with OHU and field missions.
- Provide pre-travel medical briefings and ensure staff preparedness for deployment.
- Advise HR and senior management on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and travel.
- Participate in crisis preparedness planning and business continuity efforts.
- Supervise medical clearances for staff across UN entities, ensuring consistency with Earth Med protocols.
- Implement health education programs, including HIV/AIDS prevention, first aid, and CPR.
- Ensure availability of medical supplies and proper functioning of equipment.
- Submit regular reports on high-cost cases, exclusions, occupational incidents, and sick leave trends.
- Maintain organized and confidential medical records, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
- Provide statistical insights to inform health policy and program development.
- Represent IOM in inter-agency health forums and maintain partnerships with local healthcare providers.
- Provide technical input to donor proposals and health-related projects.
- Act as focal point for regional health emergencies and coordinate response efforts.
Required Experience
- Seven years of post doctorate experience in clinical medicine.
- Experience in occupational health, travel and tropical medicine, preventive medicine, medical evacuations, mental health, and crisis management are an asset.
- At least three years of managerial/supervision experience with clinical staff (e.g. doctors, nurses, etc.).
- Experience in general office administration.
- Experience in medical insurances and health claim analysis is desirable.
- Experience in liaising with international organizations and hospitals in different countries is an asset.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to occupational health care practice is an asset.
Qualifications
- Completed doctorate in Medicine from an accredited academic institution (Doctor in Medicine).
- Post-doctoral Diploma in one of the specialty branches of Medicine (e.g. Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Occupational Medicine).
