Regional Medical Officer

Join IOM's Occupational Health Unit and support the health, safety, and well-being of staff across the region. Based in Bangkok, you will provide occupational health services, medical case management, emergency response support, and strategic health advice while contributing to staff welfare, deployment readiness, and regional health initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review medical examinations, fitness-for-duty assessments, medical clearances, disability cases, and long-term sick leave certifications.
• Provide occupational health support, clinical consultations, preventive healthcare, travel health advice, and staff well-being services.
• Conduct medical risk assessments and coordinate medical evacuations (MEDEVACs).
• Oversee medical insurance claims and liaise with insurance providers.
• Advise management and HR on staff health, fitness for duty, recruitment, travel, and sick leave matters.
• Support occupational health and safety programmes, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
• Deliver health awareness initiatives, including preventive health, first aid, CPR, and HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Maintain confidential medical records, prepare health analyses and reports, and represent IOM in inter-agency health forums.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Medicine (MBBS, MBChB, or equivalent) plus a postgraduate qualification in a relevant medical specialty.
• Minimum 7 years of post-doctoral clinical experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or managerial experience leading clinical teams.
• Experience in occupational health, emergency medicine, preventive medicine, travel/tropical medicine, medical evacuations, mental health, or crisis management is highly desirable.
• Valid License to Practice or Certificate of Good Standing required.
• Working knowledge of English.

UNV Benefits

The assignment includes the standard UN Volunteer package, including a monthly living allowance (MLA), insurance, leave, and other entitlements according to UNV Conditions of Service.

Current MLA: US$ 3,640 to US$ 4,090

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Application deadline: 20 October 2026