The United Nations is actively looking for a Director to manage the Medical Services Division in the Office of Human Resources Management. Among other duties, the Medical Director: (i) Acts as principal adviser on all matters related to staff health, medical care and welfare of staff of the United Nations, including peacekeeping missions worldwide and those of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS); and, (ii) Oversees the work of the Medical Services Division In New York, including: medical examinations and clearances, walk-in clinic, travel clinic, health promotion activities, enhancement of healthy working environment and 24/7 crisis intervention emergency response, as well as performance of all medico-administrative functions; and is responsible for the managerial tasks necessary for the efficient and effective functioning of the Medical Services Division, including preparation of budgets, reporting on budget performance, individual and team performance management, staff development and career support.
Extensive professional knowledge and experience, typically acquired over 15 years in clinical, preventive and travel medicine. Proven managerial skills in managing both budgetary matters and human resources in progressively responsible positions in hospitals, occupational health facilities and/or international organizations.
Please visit https://careers.un.org/ for instructions on how to apply – only online applications shall be reviewed. The Job opening number is 11-MED-HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT-22072-R-NEW YORK (G)
For the full description covered in the job opening, please visit https://careers.un.org/ – Deadline for applications – 13 February 2012