Medical Officer
Quick answer
The Department of Operational Support is hiring an in-office Medical Officer in New York to provide clinical care and occupational health services for United Nations staff.
- Role
- Medical Officer
- Organization
- Department of Operational Support
- Location
- New York, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-01
The role
The Department of Operational Support is seeking a Medical Officer to provide clinical and occupational health services for United Nations entities. Responsibilities include conducting medical examinations, managing medical evacuations, overseeing health insurance claims, and supporting crisis preparedness plans. This role requires a qualified medical practitioner to ensure high standards of healthcare management and occupational safety for UN staff.
What you'll do
- Conduct daily clinical duties including walk-in clinics and emergency care.
- Manage pre-placement medical exams, immunizations, and travel-related health preparations.
- Oversee medical evacuations, reporting, and liaison with host-nation medical facilities.
- Review high-cost health insurance claims and harmonize benefit management.
- Participate in the drafting of business continuity and crisis preparedness plans.
What it takes
- First-level university degree (MD, MBBS, MBChB) with current unrestricted medical license.
- Minimum of five years of progressively responsible clinical experience.
- Experience with electronic medical record systems.
- Proven experience in managing health insurance claims.
- Professional proficiency in English (French is desirable).
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
This role is based at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
What is the duration of this employment?
This is a temporary position available until 30 September 2026.
What are the core qualification requirements?
Candidates must hold a medical degree, a current unrestricted medical license, and at least five years of clinical experience, specifically including medical records and insurance claims management.
When is the application deadline?
Applications for this position must be submitted by 01 July.
How to apply
Apply directly on Department of Operational Support's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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