Medical Service

All Secretariat staff members—all types of appointments and lengths of contract—are required to be medically cleared before departure for travel on official business, Some locations require medical advice and preparation in addition to the medical clearance especially duty stations in categories A, B, C, D and E. See the information here to about seeking travel health clearance and advice.

You are ‘cleared’ as medically fit for the work you will do before you join the UN and at other times during your service depending on your health, the role you perform, and the location you serve in. Medical clearances are used only to ensure you are employed in a safe and appropriate manner. The UN Medical Services collects medical information from you and any relevant health practitioners and uses this to make an assessment of your fitness. None of that information is communicated to other areas of the UN. The UN Medical Services simply issues a statement of “fit” or “not fit.” Your confidential medical information remains confidential.

You will be more comfortable over the time you spend at your workstation when your equipment and the way you position yourself are well-aligned. Follow the recommendations and tips here to maximize your productivity and minimize fatigue and discomfort, and get help should any environmental factors concern you.