Medical Officer

World Health Organization; Lyon; Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A leading global health organization seeks a Medical Officer to oversee the well-being of its workforce in Lyon. The ideal candidate will have extensive clinical experience in occupational health, manage medical services, and advise on various health-related matters. This part-time role requires an advanced degree in Medicine and a strong commitment to team collaboration and effective communication.

Prestations

30 days annual leave

Education grant for dependent children

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of clinical experience in occupational health.
• Must not have interrupted medical practice for more than one year.
• Experience in travel medicine is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Oversee health and medical care for IARC workforce.
• Manage medical and paramedical activities of SHW.
• Ensure timely emergency health care and compliance with health standards.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Communication

Project Management

Formation

Advanced university degree in Medicine

Outils

Office 365

Description du poste

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the specialized cancer agency of the World Health Organization. The objective of the IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research.

The role of the Services to Science and Research branch (SSR), led by the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF), is to support the achievement of IARC’s scientific objectives through efficient and effective management of the Agency’s resources; and provision of administrative, legal and operational support services, ensuring accountable risk mitigation and implementing strategies to strengthen capacities and maximize IARC’s impact.

Staff Health and Wellbeing (SHW) develops and implements health policies to protect and promote staff health and advises management on measures to ensure a safe and healthy work environment at all levels of IARC as well as other entities if need arise. SHW provides preventive medical and psychosocial care, first aid and emergency care for staff and acts as medical adviser on staff insurance and disability matters. SHW also provides medical and psychosocial support.

Within Services To Science And Research Branch (SSR), Human Resources Office (HRO), The Main Objective Of IARC Medical Services Unit Is To:

• Prioritize patient-centered care through interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Foster seamless communication and decision-making among team members from diverse disciplines.
• Encourage evidence-based practice and continuous learning.
  
  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Administratively reporting to Head of HRO, and regular coordination with WHO, and in collaboration with other medical officers, the Medical Officer oversees the health, medical care and well-being of IARC workforce, and provides advice to the Administration on medical related issues, such as medical fitness certificates, workforce health and well-being, safety and hygiene in the workplace. The Medical Officer liaises closely with WHO Staff Physicians for specific cases, extended sick leaves, medical evacuations and any health issue of staff and is responsible for the workforce of the WHO Entities based in Lyon.

In Collaboration With Other Medical Officers And Under The Direct Technical Supervision Of Director Staff Health And Wellbeing (SHW) At WHO HQ, The Incumbent Will:

• Manage medical and paramedical activities of SHW, organize planned or spontaneous medical appointments, proceed with medical examinations related to employment, duty travel, sick leave, disability, compensation allocations, and provide medical recommendations accordingly.
• Ensure that emergency health care is timely provided to staff as needed and that the hygiene and security of the medical service are in line with health standards.
• Develop and coordinate training sessions on health and wellbeing for IARC/WHO Staff including first aid training.
• Give advice on medical evacuations of field staff and workforce on mission to the field to ensure staff are medically briefed.
• Provide individual or collective advice related to preventive medicine, and medical guidance on the preparation of missions (vaccination, malaria prophylaxis, medical kits, and the follow-up of IARC/WHO workforce coming back from mission upon request).
• Collaborate on activities related to health and well-being including visiting workstations and corporate catering facilities, checking ergonomics and safety of workstations, study of nuisance to working conditions, etc.
• Design training, briefings, and materials, and provide medical guidance to promote health education in the workplace and sensitize IARC/WHO workforce to dangers
• Undertake administrative tasks in SHW including: review the medical analysis of reports and the medical examinations conducted externally, and provide subsequent advice and recommendations, follow up on workforce sick leave, provide advice to administration on issues related to layout and ergonomics of work stations, Compile backgrounds for the cases which need to be presented to the pension and compensation committees and request expert advice when appropriate, make medical recommendations on special allowances requests (disabled child dependency allowance, special education grant for disabled children), and collaborate with treating physicians in Lyon or elsewhere.
• Monitor, evaluate report on medical data related to IARC/WHO workforce to prioritize SHW interventions.
• Provide briefings with advice on medical precautionary behavior patterns adapted to the specific strenuous work environments to ensure the IARC/WHO workforce stay healthy and to avoid infections.
• Be deployed to countries in the event of outbreaks or other emergencies to support setting up actions to protect the IARC/WHO workforce’s health and wellbeing.
• Be, in turn, on 24/7 on-call duty to coordinate life-threatening medical evacuations and other emergencies.
• Act in turn with other medical officers in the absence of the director SHW at WHO HQ.
• Perform all other related duties as required for the smooth operation of the service including when necessary, replacing other colleagues to ensure the continuity and smooth operation of the Staff Health& Wellbeing services.
• Analyse medical data and statistics to support management in identifying trends and to implement preventive and proactive measures to encourage health and wellbeing within the workforce.
  
  

WHO COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork.
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
• Communication.
• Knowing and managing yourself.
• Moving forward in a changing environment.
• Creating an empowering and motivating environment.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Essential: An advanced university degree (master’s level or above) in Medicine.

Desirable: Certificate or relevant experience in Occupational health.

Essential:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of seven years of clinical experience in occupational health, general or internal medicine in private practice, medical center or in a hospital or institutional settings.
• Must not have interrupted medical practice for more than one year.
• Experience in occupational health.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience working with International Organizations policies and practices is an advantage.
• Experience in travel medicine.
• Experience in first aid and emergency medicine.
• Demonstrated international experience within the medical field.
  
  

Essential:

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong functional knowledge and skills as a medical practitioner and occupational health physician.
• Strong skills in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams and effectively interact with medical personnel and with staff of all organizations involved.
• Ability to manage stress in a fast-changing environment and demonstrate positive attitude.
• Proven ability to instill confidence.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Tact and absolute respect for medical confidentiality.
  
  

Desirable: -

USE OF LANGUAGE SKILLS

Essential: Expert knowledge of French and Intermediate knowledge of English languages.

OTHER SKILLS ( IT SKILLS)

Knowledge of office 365 package.

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 42,336 part-time at 50% (subject to applicable deductions), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and currently amounts to USD 1,725 part-time at 50% per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level or lower.
• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
• A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening.
• If your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.
• 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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules, and Manual noting that first year of fixed term contracts is a probationary period which maybe extended subject to performance evaluation.
• For information on IARC’s operations please visit: https://www.iarc.who.int, and for more general information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
• IARC/WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The IARC/WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.
• IARC/WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Participating States https://www.iarc.who.int/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-iarc are strongly encouraged to apply for IARC/WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to [e-mail].
• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. IARC/WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the IARC/WHO Values Charter https://www.iarc.who.int/about-iarc-who-ethics into practice.
• IARC/WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the IARC/WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to IARC/WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment, and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, IARC/WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.
• IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
• IARC/WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to fully express and develop their talents.
• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
• Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
• Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with IARC/WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with IARC/WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.
  
  

Grade

P4

Contractual Arrangement

Fixed-term appointment

Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days)

1 year renewable subject to availability of funds, satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post

Job Posting

Jun 6, 2025, 4:48:23 PM

Closing Date

Jun 27, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

France-Lyon

Organization

Human Resources Office

Schedule

Part-time

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