SAU22801 - FEM/25/015 - Aviation Medicine Expert (OPAS)

The Organizational Setting

ICAO OPAS Officer will be assigned to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) under the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability Sector through ICAO CDI project Number SAU22801. The officer will be assigned to carry out his respected duties and responsibilities established within this specific job description, and he will be under the direct leadership and supervision of assigned superiors, within the GACA structure.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

Function 1 (incl. Expected results)

• Must be a professionally qualified Physician and licensed in the practice of medicine.
• Must have obtained the Basic Aviation Medicine training at an internationally recognized institution.
• Possess extensive knowledge of regulatory and clinical civil aviation medicine.
• Have detailed knowledge and understanding of Civil Aviation Authority rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to the medical certification of aviation personnel.
• Provide assistance to Aviation Medicine for the establishment of appropriate procedures relating to the aeromedical examination process, including oversight of the competency of medical examiners, audit of medical examination reports and confidentiality of medical records.
• Provide assistance to the GACA Medical Assessor in the establishment of the Regulatory Aviation Medicine Procedures Manual for Medical Examination and Assessment Processes.
• Provide advice to the GACA Medical Assessor in the preparation of procedure and guidance materials for the medical examiners.
• Participation in the development or amendment of relevant GAGAR and CAPSCA documents and manuals, for quality and consistency with ICAO/FAA policies and provisions.
• Standardization of aviation medicine manuals and procedures in line with their application in our state.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately, asks questions to clarify, tailors’ language, tone, style, and format to match the audience, demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Ability to work with colleagues to achieve the work goals and maintain harmonious working relationships.
• Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honors commitments, operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules, supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments, takes personal responsibility for his own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
• Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter, is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results, is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns, shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies, identifies priority activities and assignments, adjusts priorities as required, allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work, monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary, uses time efficiently.
  
  

Function 2 (incl. Expected results)

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Impact of The Outcome of the Position

The cooperation provided under this project aims to reinforce the GACA capacity to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective civil aviation services through the input of ICAO Advisers and Consultants in specialized disciplines to address specific problems arising from the introduction of new technologies; develop a manpower and training plan, as well as a career progression plan, which will provide sound guidance for management decisions affecting the hiring, training, promotion, and retention of its highly trained personnel.

COMPETENCIES

Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style, and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Commitment to Continuous Learning: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.

Qualifications And Experience

Education

• Medical Degree, MD.
  
  

Professional experience

Essential:

• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to interpret medical information, summarize findings and contribute to/ draft reports/Regulation.
• Worked in the same field (aviation medicine) with other international civil aviation authorities.
• Aerospace Medicine EASA regulation.
  
  

Desirable:

• Experience in aviation psychology, mental wellbeing or human factors in aviation.
  
  

Languages

Essential

• A good command of functional reading, writing, and speaking abilities in English.
  
  

Remuneration

P5 step 1

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

• Job Identification 24922
• Posting Date 11/27/2025, 05:26 PM
• Apply Before 12/19/2025, 05:26 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Agency Int Civil Aviation Org
• Grade P5
• Vacancy Type Fixed Term
• Contract Duration 1 Year
• Required Languages English
• Vacancy Timeline 3 Weeks
• ICAO Practice Area Aviation