Regional Staff Physician Vacancy at WHO in Egypt

WHO is offering a job opportunity in Egypt-Cairo as a Regional Staff Physician.

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 

1 year (Subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the position.)

Medical Services:

1.   Conduct medical examinations/evaluations prior to selection of candidates and advise the Administration on the candidates' medical fitness for the posts for which they are considered; conduct periodic medical examinations, review and classify, with regard to fitness for duty, reports and pre-employment examinations issued and conducted by authorized physicians outside the Regional Office. Conduct medical examinations prior to end of service to determine staff members' fitness and health status at the time of their separation from the Organization. Advise staff members on medical fitness prior to departure on mission or change of duty station.

2.   Approve/disapprove, monitor and control sick leave of staff members in the region. Advise the Administration regarding cases of extended and/or frequent sick leave and fitness for duty following recovery from serious illness or accident. Communicate to HMS/HQ cases of extended sick leaves that reach Sick Leave Under Insurance Cover (SLIC) and/or need to be presented to the pension Board for Disability Benefits, as well as medical reports of declaration of accident to submit to the ACCC. Work closely with the Administration in situations relating to poor work performance and/or attendance of staff in cases of underlying problems of substance abuse (alcoholism, drugs, etc.), stress or psychological dysfunctions.

Occupational health & health promotion:

1.   Promote sound occupational health policies, practices and procedures by identifying issues, determining actions required and assisting in introducing control measures.

2.   Advise on local working and living conditions and health problems.

• Education: Essential: Advanced University degree in Medicine. Desirable: Training in Occupational Medicine. Training in primary health care such as family medicine or internal medicine. 
• Experience: Essential: At least 7 years’ experience, with international exposure, in health services in national or multi-national Organizations in either the private or public sectors. Desirable: Experience in occupational health.
• Professional experience in a multicultural environment.
• Skills: Knowledge and awareness of latest diagnostic techniques and clinical practices
• Good knowledge on availability of major health care facilities and specialists in the EMRO Region. Knowledge of WHO's operational priorities in the region and sensitivity to the stress and strain under which the staff work.
• Use of Language Skills: Essential: Excellent knowledge of English. Desirable: Knowledge of Arabic
• Other Considerations (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.). Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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