General context of the project

INTERSOS is a humanitarian organisation founded in 1992, working on the frontlines of crisis situations. In its countries of operation, INTERSOS intervenes to assist the most vulnerable populations affected by conflicts, extreme poverty, natural and manmade disasters in challenging and hard-to-reach areas, where the humanitarian needs continue to be the greatest and where the humanitarian presence is often weak. In such contexts, INTERSOS focuses on providing forcibly displaced populations and host communities with life-saving humanitarian assistance, in the areas of Protection, Health & Nutrition, as well as WASH and Shelter.

INTERSOS operations are guided by its Code of Conduct and by the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. Every intervention is characterized by the centrality of the human being, the principle from which INTERSOS values descend. Specifically, INTERSOS is borderless, impartial, independent, sensitive to local cultures, attentive to local capacity, professional in solidarity, and transparent. INTERSOS also adheres to the Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief.

General purpose of the position

To ensure the health and well-being of its staff while fulfilling its duty of care and due diligence obligations, INTERSOS is seeking a medical doctor to oversee the medical clearance process for personnel prior to deployment to mission countries. Working in close coordination with the INTERSOS Medical Unit and in compliance with internal SOPs, the doctor will evaluate medical certificates and related documentation to determine each staff member’s fitness for deployment. This process specifically applies to staff who declare pre-existing medical conditions, require regular medication, or have any sensitive health conditions, in accordance with the deployment SOPs. The Medical Doctor will be a consultant for the organization, and will work whenever a health clearance is needed. Based on 2024 numbers, we foresee around 20 health clearances per year.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

● Review and assess medical certificates and related documentation provided by INTERSOS medical unit to gather all needed information for evaluating a staff member’s fitness for deployment.

● Prepare a brief report assessing the compatibility between the mission country, assigned position, and declared medical condition to determine the staff member’s suitability for deployment. The report will classify suitability as: ○ Fully fit for deployment ○ Temporarily fit, specifying the validity period of the clearance ○ Fit with conditions or restrictions, detailing specific prescriptions or limitations ○ Not fit for deployment, if applicable

● Liaise with INTERSOS medical unit to communicate with candidates and request additional documents or clarifications if needed.

Required profile and experience

Education

● Medical degree with a specialisation in occupational health, internal medicine, or another relevant field

● Proven experience in medical assessment, occupational health, or clinical practice, preferably in humanitarian or international settings. Familiarity with tropical medicine, travel medicine, or public health is an asset.

Professional Experience

● Minimum 2 years of practical experience as a doctor

● Relevant work experiences at a similar position are to be considered relevant but not mandatory

● Previous experience in a humanitarian context and/or social work is not mandatory but preferable

Professional Requirements

● Good IT Skills (Word, Excel, Internet)

Languages

● English or French: compulsory working knowledge in order to ensure a clear understanding of all the documents

● Italian is an asset

Personal Requirements

● Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with the medical unit and personnel under evaluation.

● Strong ethical and professional integrity, ensuring confidentiality and unbiased decision-making.

● Attention to detail and analytical thinking, particularly in assessing complex medical cases.

● Problem-solving skills to navigate medical uncertainties in humanitarian contexts.

● Ability to work independently, while maintaining strong collaboration with the INTERSOS medical unit.