Principal Functions
Under the supervision of the Senior Medical Officer, and in accordance with the OPCW Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity/Gender Equality, the post holder will be responsible for the following duties:
General Medical:
- Perform the preliminary phase of pre-employment and periodic examinations of staff members attending such aspects as fitness testing, spirometry, venepuncture and vaccinations.
- Review laboratory and other tests results and identify those that differ from the norm.
- Provide first line consultation with Headquarters, and if required Inspectorate staff members experiencing health problems (both physical and psychological), or who are in need of medical advice.
- Perform medical intervention such as blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, lung function tests, urinalysis, vaccinations, drug clarification, and fitness reviews.
- Liaise with external medical services as required, including arranging staff appointments as directed.
- Administer vaccinations to staff members and their families as appropriate.
- Administer first aid. Assist with the functions of the Senior Occupational Health Nurse as necessary and during periods of leave or absence of that staff member.
- Follow agreed clinical protocols and guidelines
- Maintain the knowledge and skills for professional registration.
- Carry out other ad hoc medical tasks which may arise as directed by the Head HSB
Medical Administration:
- Maintain and update data in the Medical Administration System database following consultations, and medical tests performed or received.
- Collect or retrieve information for preparation of medical guidelines and procedures.
- Be conversant with medical software systems and extraction of data to identify health trends.
- Provide a contact point for prospective staff on the medical requirements for recruitment, including providing information on tests required, UN Physicians, travel and reimbursements.
- Assist in the production of working instructions and other guidance documentation for the medical section.
- Prepare information on doctors, dentists, medical facilities, and other health services in The Hague, and actively assist staff members with integration into the local medical system.
Preventive Medicine:
- Increase employee health awareness through health education and promotion, and conduct or assist as required with HSB health education and promotion programs.
- Assist with medical elements of Induction training regarding health related services offered by the Health and Safety Branch
- Provide travel medicine advice to both duty and non-duty travelers
- Provide advice to individual staff members during consultations on aspects of preventative health such as hypertension, weight loss and smoking cessation.
First Aid Training Program:
- Arrange and coordinate initial and refresher First Aid training programs
- Maintain and administer lists of accredited first aid trained staff and ensure that refresher training occurs at intervals as appropriate.
Fitness Promotion Program:
- Perform examinations of staff members for the promotion of fitness particularly for pre-commencement of fitness training programs, including fitness screening and testing for the in-house ‘Fitness Promotion Program’.
Equipment and Supplies:
- Assist the SOHN in maintaining building first aid kits, ensuring kits are complete and pharmaceutical items are in date.
- Assist the SOHN, when required, in maintaining medical (clinical) supplies in treatment rooms, and inform the Senior Occupational Health Nurse of any deficiencies / supply requirements.
Health and Safety:
- Awareness of the principles and relevant standards of infection control and Public Health;
- Management and maintenance of personal protective equipment for the section;
- Ownership of infection control measures within the section and OPCW HQ;
- Identifying risks involved in work place activities and undertaking those activities in such a way that manages those risks across clinical and patient processes;
- Safe management of sharps procedures including training, use, storage and disposal;
- Actively identify, report and correct health and safety hazards and infection hazards when recognized;
- Waste management, including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection within HSB;
- Undertake periodic infection control training
Audit/Quality Improvement:
- Be pro-active in audit/quality improvement activities within the section
Confidentiality:
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information at all times, across all forms of media
Continuing Professional Development:
- To maintain personal development plans and supporting evidence of continuing professional development
RECRUITING PROFILE
Education (Qualifications):
Essential: Accredited nursing qualification
Desirable: University level occupational nursing qualification
Required Certification:
Essential: Registration as a nurse in country of origin
Experience:
Essential: Minimum of 4 years of active nursing experience.
Desirable: Recent experience of work in an occupational health care setting would be highly desirable.
Knowledge of/experience with the Dutch healthcare system will be an advantage.
Skills and Abilities (key competencies):
- Ability to plan and organise with strong problem solving skills;
- Initiative and self-directed learning;
- Demonstrate a commitment to keeping abreast of new medical developments;
- Solid computer skills with a good knowledge of relevant medical databases;
- Personal qualities should include tact, discretion, accuracy and the ability to work harmoniously in a multi-cultural environment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Communicate effectively with other team members across a range of media and methods;
- Communicate effectively with clients and line managers across a range of media and methods;
- Recognise the need for alternative methods of communication with clients and respond accordingly.
Desirable:
- Knowledge of Dutch language will be an added advantage.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is essential. Ability to communicate in Dutch would be an advantage. A good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.
