Role

1.        To advise DPKO, the Military Adviser’s Office and field missions on all medical operational matters.

2.        To develop and document operational medical policies, doctrine and guidelines.

3.        To plan and co-ordinate medical support for new, ongoing and liquidating missions between DPKO, the Mission HQ and troop-contributing countries.

4.        To oversee maintenance of medical support for field missions, including budgeting, contracts, medical equipment, supplies, services and reimbursement to TCC (Troop Contributing Countries).

5.        To ensure compliance of UN medical units, personnel, supplies and equipment to internationally accepted standards.

6.        To develop medical training polices, standards and programs for UN peacekeepers and medical personnel, and participate actively in their training.

7.        To collect, collate, analyse and disseminate medical data and intelligence on Mission areas.

8.        To assess and update military medical units under the UN Standby Arrangements System.