Under the direct supervision of the Director, Human Resources Management (HRM) and the general supervision of the Director of Administration (AM), the incumbent is responsible for, but is not limited to, the following assigned duties:
Serve as PAHO Medical Director/WHO Regional Physician of AMRO;
Provide strategic oversight of the Organization’s medical services provided to staff; evaluate medical examinations of selected candidates prior to hiring process; advise the Administration on the candidates’ medical fitness for the posts for which they are considered; review staff members’ periodic medical examinations with regard to fitness for duty; review medical examinations prior to end of service to determine staff members’ fitness and health status at the time of separation from the Organization;
Evaluate the work environment to identify safety and health hazards; inform management and make recommendations as necessary; inform staff members of work-related hazards and of preventive measures;
Make decisions on medical and health related emergencies;
Make recommendations or proposals with regard to occupational health and health promotion and education;
Represent AMRO in WHO global Health and Medical Services community;
Supervise the Health and Well Being Unit, including direct supervision of the Health and Well Being Specialist;
Manage Health Promotion Initiatives;
Develop and/or promote the development of programs for healthy lifestyles;
Oversee case management of occupational and non-occupational illness and injuries according to the Staff Rules of the Organization. Liaise with the staff members’ personal physicians and the Medical Referee and counterparts of the World Health Organization to ensure compliance with Staff Rules and Regulations;
Oversee preventive medicine programs and services. Liaise with technical units of the Organization as needed to develop such programs;
Oversee confidential personnel health records; oversee the transition to an electronic medical record system;
Oversee preparation of statistical reports to identify occupational and non-occupational illnesses and to evaluate Health Unit demand for its services;
Manage and develop administrative guidelines, systems and procedures; prepare draft policy documents on health related matters;
Formulate and recommend policies and strategies to improve the functions of the Health Unit; administer, allocate and monitor the Unit’s financial, logistical and staff resources; prepare, and justify the Unit’s program and budget proposals;
Oversee the Health and Well Being Team web site and social media communications;
Establish policies, protocols and procedures to improve service delivery and to address staff health- related emergencies in the workplace;
Manage contracts with medical and occupational health service providers retained by the Organization; seek to become knowledgeable about the Regions' health care providers, medical facilities, and establish a functional network of service providers;
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: A medical degree (MD) from a recognized university and postgraduate degree or specialization in family medicine or internal medicine from a recognized institution.
Desirable: A master’s degree in Healthcare Management or Occupational Health would be an asset. A license to practice as a physician from a United States State Authority would be an asset.
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