Medical Officer

About the role

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) is seeking a Medical Officer to coordinate medical evacuation operations and provide clinical and administrative support. Based in Santo Domingo, the role reports to the UNSOH Chief Medical Officer and works within the Medical Service Section.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the UNHQ focal point for all medevac requests and liaison for technical queries.
• Provide continuous medico‑administrative support for evacuations from Level 2 hospitals in Port‑au‑Prince to Level 3 and Level 4 facilities in the Dominican Republic.
• Facilitate communication among requestors, local authorities, GSF stakeholders, and receiving hospitals.
• Act as the in‑country communications focal point between patients, treating physicians, requesting organizations, and receiving countries.
• Develop and update SOPs for medical evacuation plans in coordination with UNSOH PECC and the Medical Desk Officer.
• Conduct technical assessments of health facilities as requested.
• Support clinical duties, including emergency response and referrals to external specialists.
• Advise administration on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and evacuations/repatriations.
• Participate in business continuity and crisis preparedness planning.
• Supervise laboratory technicians, nurses, and medical administrative staff; ensure availability of drugs, supplies, and equipment.
• Deputize for the Senior/Chief Officer during absences.

Required profile

• Experience coordinating medical evacuations and acting as a liaison among multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for medical operations.
• Clinical experience supporting emergency responses and specialist referrals.
• Knowledge of UN medical guidelines, patient safety, and adverse event reporting.
• Administrative expertise advising on recruitment, sick leave, and repatriation policies.
• Leadership experience supervising medical and support staff.

Required skills