特別公告

The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

Appointment and extension of appointment are subject to budgetary approval and extension of the mandate.

Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 28 February 2018, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cyprus, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and Viet Nam.

設(shè)置和報(bào)告

Under the direction of the Senior Medical Officer, the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Medical Officer manages the development, implementation and day to day requirements of the Medical Services Division's occupational safety and health management system, including policy and standards, incident reporting and analysis, clinical support and liaison with workplace safety and health stakeholders.

工作內(nèi)容

Within delegated authority and under the guidance of the Senior Medical Officer, the Occupational Safety and Health Medical Officer will be responsible for:

Providing occupational safety and health (OSH) policy and guidance:
?Monitor international technical and regulatory information and guidelines.
?Identify appropriate technical standards for introduction into UN policies and guidance.
?Liaise with key partners for OSH including the Field Occupational Safety Risk Management Program, Staff Counsellors, Safety and Security, Staff Association, Human Resources and Facilities Management for the introduction of an occupational safety and health management system.
?Develop, implement, monitor and revise OSH policy and guidance.
Providing professional and technical support on occupational health matters to UN Physicians, Safety Officers and Safety Focal Points worldwide:
?Provide expert advice to the Occupational Safety and Health Technical Working Group regarding risk assessment and controls.
?Conduct or assist with OSH training courses for staff.
?Support the design and implementation of appropriate health screening and follow-up programs for high risk occupational groups such as drivers, security officers, travelers and emergency response workers.
?Undertake field workplace risk assessments.
?Develop a process for organizational and location specific OSH risk registers.
Managing workplace incident reporting:
?Establish an incident reporting system that is integrated with the EarthMed electronic medical record.
?Review incidents, initiate further investigation as required, analyze trends in occupational incidents, and recommend system corrective actions to continuously improve health and safety in UN workplaces.
?Provide comprehensive analysis of work-related injuries and illnesses and their effect on healthcare costs, sick leave, workers compensation and disability.
Providing clinical support:
?Provide clinical care for emergencies, injuries and illnesses in the workplace.
?Supervise and support Headquarters-based office ergonomics, health and wellness programs.
?Provide clinical/administrative support regarding individual health issues such as sick leave, medical clearances, medical evacuations, compensation and disability.
?Perform other occupational safety and health related duties as directed.

工作要求

Professionalism:
-Shows pride in work and in achievements.
-Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
-Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
-Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Communication:
-Speaks and writes clearly and effectively
-Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
-Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
-Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience
-Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed

Planning & Organizing:
-Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
-Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary
-Uses time efficiently

專業(yè)要求

Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine, including residency/internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably occupational health. Post graduate qualifications in occupational health, industrial hygiene or industrial safety desirable.

工作經(jīng)驗(yàn)

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible medical experience, including experience in the fields of workplace health and safety, is required. Experience in occupational safety assessment, industrial hygiene, and incident investigation and reporting is desirable.

語言要求

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another United Nations official language is desirable.

評估

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

聯(lián)合國方面的考慮

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse, or crimes other than minor traffic offences, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.