Director (Medical)(D /
Organization: MTHR-VIC Medical Service
Primary Location: Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters
Job Posting:, 10:26:43 AM
Closing Date:, 4:59:00 PM
Duration in Months: 36
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Regular
Probation Period: 1 Year
Full Competitive Recruitment: Yes
This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.
Organizational Setting
The Department of Management (MT) provides a 'platform of services' that serves as a foundation for the successful delivery of the IAEA's scientific and technical programmes. Its mission statement is as follows: "MT is a partner and a business enabler that champions change and efficiency, leveraging a common purpose". Thus, among other support activities, it assists a scientific manager in recruiting the right expert, helps a technical officer coordinate the purchase of radiation equipment, and ensures that all Board documents are translated and distributed on a timely basis to Member States.
The Division of Human Resources plans, acquires and manages human resources to help implement IAEA programmes. The Division delivers the full spectrum of HR services, including organizational development and planning, talent acquisition and development, performance management, and administration of compensation and benefits. The Division serves a multicultural workforce of approximately 2500 people from diverse scientific, technical, managerial and professional disciplines.
The VIC (Vienna International Centre) Medical Service serves the staff of all VIC Based Organizations (i.e. the IAEA, the United Nations Office of Vienna, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization, and the Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization), promotes the health of the staff of these organizations, provides for an occupationally safe and healthy work environment, and ensures that the UN Common System medical standards are maintained at the VIC. It renders services to approximately 5000 staff and dependants.
Main Purpose
The primary responsibility of the Medical Director is to lead the VIC Medical Service and advise in all areas of occupational health. She/he also provides prompt and effective occupational health and medical services to the VBOs and delegates, and provides medical expertise and guidance to senior management of the VBOs. She/he also advises on occupational health and safety management (OHS) and ensures that all services of the VMS meet the highest international medical standards.
Role
The Medical Director is a leader and manager, ensuring the competent, high-quality and cost-effective implementation of occupational health services, which also include mental health, and preventive health activities through organizational awareness; she/he is an adviser and coordinator to the senior management of the VBOs; and a promoter of a healthy and safe work environment.
Functions / Key Results Expected
Design, coordinate and implement the strategic plan for the VIC Medical Service. Provide advice to management on all occupational health matters and organizational approaches to medical and occupational health matters.
Manage the VIC Medical Service by: providing leadership and managing the human and financial resources; providing primary health care, including treatment and consultations; advising staff, their families and their managers on medical issues; managing the medical evacuation of UN common system field offices; overseeing and advising on disability cases; directing and supervising organization-specific requirements, including the medical surveillance of radiation workers.
Foster a culture of occupational health/safety, including through special medical projects and the conduct of health education and campaigns.
Collaborate with the Austrian public health authorities and relevant international health agencies for concerted and country-specific action in handling any emergencies up to pandemics, as well as quality health services and a high-quality patient referral system.
Oversee the operations of the VMS clinics and the staff counselling services, health promotion activities, health care management and crisis intervention emergency response, as well as performance of all medico-administrative functions.
Provide programmatic guidance and oversight for all medical-related projects, ensuring clinical quality, operational effectiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
Support change initiatives and foster innovative reforms to maximize effectiveness and continuously assess the relevant programmatic needs and lead the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the VIC Medical Service projects to ensure effective delivery.
Competencies and Expertise
Core Competencies(Competency Framework)
Name
Definition
Communication
Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information, and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate.
Achieving Results
Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned.
Teamwork
Encourages teamwork, builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit, remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility.
Planning and Organizing
Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs, taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team's performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones.
Functional Competencies
Name
Definition
Analytical thinking
Applies business analytics to establish programme priorities. Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis.
Leading and supervising
Serves as a role model when leading and supervising others. Provides his/her team with clear direction, promotes a dynamic working climate and empowers others. Is open to new ideas and demonstrates creativity in search of excellence.
Partnership building
Identifies interests and goals common to the Agency's partners and its stakeholders to foster partnership building. Promotes collaboration with partners, colleagues across teams and stakeholders.
Technical/scientific credibility
Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods, procedures and approaches.
Required Expertise
Function
Name
Expertise Description
Administrative Support
Discretion and Respect for Confidentiality
Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
Medical Support
General Practitioner
Outstanding medical expertise (including emergency care) and sound knowledge of clinical developments and technologies.
Medical Support
Health and Safety
Senior level experience in occupational health for large, preferably international organizations. General knowledge of worldwide health conditions, requirements and precautions.
Qualifications, Experience and Language skills
Qualified to practice medicine with a current licence (MD equivalent).
At least 15 years of progressive clinical/administrative experience, including 5 years working in an international setting.
Minimum of 5 years practical experience in occupational health and a minimum of 3 years experience in travel medicine and international health.
Experience in dealing effectively with international headquarters and field staff, including high-ranking officials and delegates is an asset.
Previous UN medical system/international medical experience would be an asset.
Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Remuneration
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $ subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 63272*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave, home leave travel, pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at:
General Information
* The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
* Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
* The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
* Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity.
* The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.
Evaluation process
* The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
* Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Appointment information
* Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
* Staff members may be assigned to any location.
* Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
* The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.