Career Opportunities: Health Support Officer - SC 10, (830914)- United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
WFP Cameroon is part of the Country Offices in the Regional Bureau for Central and West Africa (RBD) facing multiple humanitarian crises that simultaneously aggravate existing socio-economic vulnerabilities in the country. The fragile security situation in the Northern part of the Country, a protracted refugee operation in the East and crises in the Northwest and Southwest regions has left millions of people vulnerable to food insecurity. WFP provides a key emergency response component of the Humanitarian Response Plan through regular food and sustainable development assistance to part of the food insecure and vulnerable people in the country. With the launch of the second-generation strategic plan, it is imperative to obtain the optimum capacity of staff, partners and beneficiaries given the precarious humanitarian situation and importance of delivering efficient and quick support. This role further described below, will contribute to the World Food Programme's mission in Cameroon to Saving Lives, Changing Lives.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The health support Officer shall be appointed to ensure.

the health of staff at work, ensuring they operate safely; and
the organisational effectiveness of WFP by providing expert advice on staff health and safety while providing support to chronic and lifestyle ailments within the context of health care services with limited capacity in Cameroon. This will also encompass medical and casualty response, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of WFP staff and offices, medical support during outbreaks, hygiene and safety training.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Country Director and the functional supervision of the Regional Medical Officer, the Health support Officer will be responsible for the following key duties.

Contribute to the design and coordination of the delivery of medical services in the country for efficient and effective promotion, prevention and protection of the health and safety of WFP staff following the Wellness Strategy and the Regional Strategic objective.
Provide technical expertise, advice and solutions that support strategic results, and contribute to the formulation of country strategies and approaches where appropriate.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 2
Manage, advise, and report on all health matters related to staff including.
Identifying health hazards for staff and/or dependents (work-related and/or environmental).
Ensuring compliance to all UN medical protocols and recommendations (HIV/AIDS, first-aid training PEP kit country specific protocols including PICT and VCCT).
Support WFP Country Offices in the management and monitoring of the implementation of the Memoranda of Understanding regarding Third Party medical provider or UN clinic.
Assistance with follow-up of chronic medical conditions diagnosed and for which treatment has already started etc.
Assess and liaise with local medical facilities to ascertain proper medical care rendered and establish a referral list and updated list of reasonable and customary costs, whilst monitoring and verifying appropriateness, reasonableness and customary nature of major medical bills / treatment as required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 3
Provide capacity to the corporate and WFP system emergency response capacity including mass casualty incident.
While the medical officer is not the principal primary care physician for WFP Staff s/he provides first aid and emergency services in response to incidents occurring in the workplace or referral to appropriate medical specialist.
Implement staff health training (malaria prevention measures, first aid training).
Implement health and SOP training with Cooperating Partners in relation to aspects of WFP’s operations where WFP employees could be at risk of infectious diseases (Ebola, diarrhoea, etc).
Participate in pre planning of WFP’s Emergency response operations (e.g., Food distributions) to ensure discussions filter planning through a health lens alongside logistics etc. to ensure WFP staff have appropriate protection measures in place.
ACCOUNTABILITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 4
Propose, assess, update as needed SOPs for staff protection, in specific higher risk occupational settings (e.g., food distributions, ports and warehouses with casual laborers, drivers and cleaners).
Coordinate with health sector colleagues on the UNCTs and other health partners to improve healthcare access for WFP staff and family members.
Assess and respond to disease incidents among WFP staff (e.g., high incidence of malaria in sub offices).
Assess disease outbreaks or other environmental hazards that could have impact on WFP's operations and recommend mitigating measures.
Identify (confidentially) staff with stress or other psychological concerns and coordinate assistance as appropriate with Regional Staff Counsellor and the Wellness Department.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:

Medical doctor degree from a recognized University, is required.
Postgraduate medical qualification in public health, occupational health and safety, emergency medicine, internal medicine, or similar is desirable.
Current registered to practice medicine in own country or another UN member state is required.
Languages:

English and French
EXPERIENCE
Minimum 5 years of progressive professional experience in
Healthcare.
Experience in occupational health and safety and/or travel medicine and/or tropical and infectious disease, and for emergency medicine
Experience within the UN system, or international NGO would be an asset.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter.
Excellent communication, presentation and drafting skills.
Knowledge of addressing the psychosocial needs of humanitarian workers.
Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results.
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges.
Remains calm in stressful situations.
WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
 

Leads by Example with Integrity    Drives Results and Delivers on Commitments    Fosters Inclusive and Collaborative Teamwork    Applies Strategic Thinking    Builds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships
Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others    Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change    
Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth

Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things    Builds and nurtures  external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract Type : Service Contract - SC10

Unit : Office of the Deputy Country Director

Duty Station : Yaoundé, Cameroon

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Application Deadline: Wednesday 03rd April 2024 (11:59 PM UTC+1)

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at :  https://fr.wfp.org/careers/job-openings