Regional Nurse

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS17 December :59-GMT+07:00 Indochina Time (Bangkok)WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability.ABOUT WFPThe World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change.At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.To learn more about WFP, visit our website:  and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok.WHY JOIN WFP? WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment. WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities.A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe.We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).JOB PURPOSE:    Under the direct guidance and supervision of the Regional Medical Officer should be appointed to support the medical officers, nurses and staff counsellors in areas of staff health and safety while providing hygiene and safety training, personal first aid training, review of medical and casualty response, assessment of health, safety and environmental issues of WFP staff and offices in the region. The staff nurse will be based Bangkok, Thailand. ________________________________________ACCOUNTABILITIES:Maintain the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and medical confidentiality, in line with UN/WFP policies. Remain consistently accessible and approachable to management and staff across the region, actively listening to concerns and offering guidance with empathy and professionalism.Ensure a secure and private working environment for the handling of confidential medical information. Exercise absolute discretion when dealing with medical issues, fully adhering to the oath of confidentiality and UN medical-data protection requirements.Provide timely and responsive communication, ensuring that all emails, Teams messages, and WhatsApp inquiries are acknowledged within 48 hours. Manage client queries, schedule medical appointments, and respond to requests of a clinical, administrative, or advisory nature.Promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of WFP personnel and their dependents across the Regional Bureau and Country Offices, through vaccination programmes, health screenings, travel health consultations, prevention initiatives, and ergonomic assessments. Support implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Risk Management Framework in close coordination with the OSH Unit in HQ and DHMOSH.Develop, implement, and monitor health initiatives including workplace vaccination campaigns, preventive and precancer screenings, wellness activities, and health-education programmes tailored to regional risks (e.g., dengue, malaria, leptospirosis, NCDs, and heat exposure)Expand and strengthen Travel Health Services in the region, including Cox's Bazar PHC and priority COs. Provide pre-travel consultations, country-specific advisories, fit-for-travel assessments, and deployment health briefings.Lead and coordinate the network of trained Ergonomic Workstation Assessors, ensuring consistent, high-quality ergonomic assessments for RBB-based colleagues and supporting Country Offices to reduce workplace-related musculoskeletal disorders.Ensure consistent, timely, and quality management of medico-administrative cases across RBB and COs. Provide guidance on L3 D/E medical clearances, review