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ICTP Medical Officer

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ABOUT US
The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) is a Category 1 Institute of UNESCO. It has been a driving force behind global efforts to advance scientific expertise in the developing world.
Founded in 1964 by the late Nobel Laureate Abdus Salam, ICTP seeks to accomplish its mandate by providing scientists from developing countries with the continuing education and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain from the developing world.
ICTP alumni serve as professors at major universities, chairpersons of academic departments, directors of research centres and ministers of science and technology in nations throughout the developing world. Many of them have been recognized in their own countries and internationally for their contributions to science and science policy. The impact of ICTP extends well beyond the Centre's facilities to virtually every corner of the Earth.
ICTP is currently seeking to recruit a Medical Officer.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
Under the general authority of the UNESCO Chief Medical Officer and the direct supervision of the Director of ICTP the work involves advising the administration on all medical matters relating to ICTP staff, visitors and their families. The medical officer will provide clinical services including medical consultations and emergency medical care during office hours. The incumbent will promote proactive occupational health policies and best practices and procedures in the medical service in conjunction with the administration and in close collaboration with UNESCO HQ with the objective of optimizing the health and well-being of ICTP staff, visitors and their families.
Individual appointed shall be requested to give a solemn undertaking that he/she will not take advantage of his/her position to refer ICTP patient(s) to his/her private practice. Candidate testifies that he/she doesn't practice any outside private medical activity next to ICTP building.
Essential responsibilities include:
  • Provide medical consultations and emergency medical care and counseling to staff members and visitors. Advise on personal risk factors, hygiene, preventive health measures and lifestyle modifications. Carry out immunizations and prepare staff for mission travel. Advise on stress at the work place.
  • Monitor and control sick leave in close collaboration with HQ. Advise the Administration and HQ on cases of extended and/or frequent sick leave and on fitness for duty following recovery from serious illness or accident. Produce periodical medical reports, including recommendations. Produce appropriate follow up on extended sick leave, sick leave under insurance cover, occupational accident and submission of specific cases to the pension board.
  • Conduct entry and periodic medical examinations in line with UNESCO policies, practices and requirements. Update medical data in the medical database.
  • Establish relations with local health and hospital services. Advise Staff and facilitate their orientation concerning specialized consultations or admissions. Prepare and maintain list of Specialists, laboratories, blood banks, ambulance services, pharmacies and health care facilities.
  • Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Degree qualifying for practice in medicine
  • At least 5 years of experience in medical care.
  • Experience in occupational health.
  • Professional experience in a multi-cultural environment.
  • Authorization to practice medicine in Italy, or the right to get it.
  • Excellent knowledge of local medical facilities and practice.
  • Excellent command of English and Italian.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience in family medicine.
  • Experience in first aid and emergency medicine.
  • Experience in Tropical Disease.
  • Experience as medico di lavoro.
BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS
This is an extra-budgetary position classified as a project appointment with an intended medium term period of employment. Although having staff member status and enjoying the same benefits, the incumbent will be considered an external applicant if later applying for a regular post. For this post, the net annual remuneration will start at US$ 57,490 and is exempt from income tax. UN Pension plan and medical insurance are provided.
How to apply:
Candidates should apply throught the website.
For information, please contact personnel_office@ictp.it

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