UN Medical Director

United Nations Medical Director

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

My new favourite quote...“Be a nuisance where it counts, but don’t be a bore at any time. Be depressed, discouraged, and disappointed at failures and the disheartening effects of ignorance, greed, corruption and bad politics — but never give up.” Marjory Stoneman Douglas.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Moving on. This is my last post to this account, and I'll hand it over to the new UNMD once she/he is appointed. You can see me over at my new account @DDGCEQFarmer. It's been an awesome few years!

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

In every society, diversity is a richness - never a threat.

Racism is an abhorrence that we must all reject.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

really pleased to have finally made it to @clinexcelqld. looking forward to working with @qldclinsenate and other partners in the months and years to come.

[Qld Clinical Senate @qldclinsenate]

Today we have welcomed Dr Jillan Farmer @UNMDFarmer as Deputy Director-General of @clinexcelqld. The Senate is sponsored by CEQ and will work closely with Dr Farmer in our work as QH’s strategic clinician advisory group. Welcome Dr Farmer! Pic credit: https://t.co/Cw5tzl7qdZ

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Thanks @pass_blue. If you are thinking of applying for my old job and still need to be persuaded.... listen to this.

[PassBlue @pass_blue]

We've just posted our podcast episode with Dr. Farmer, direct from #Australia

https://t.co/EdUerypZG4

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@PAbeywardena A "like" does not seem adequate Penny. Thank you so much for all your support during one of the biggest challenges of my career. The strangest thing....we never actually got to meet F2F. #TogetherApart #NewYorkTough

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@MaherNasserUN @UN And I will never forget your laps on that terrace! Keep it up and crush that challenge while we #crushthecurve .

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Today my amazing team at @UN
hosted a virtual farewell for me. They sent me flowers and cake by delivery, made a photo collage, gave speeches, and we spent almost an hour reminiscing. #TogetherApart. Team DHMOSH - I would have achieved nothing without you. It's been a privilege

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@StephDujarric Now that is a trick I have to learn from an expert. Thank you @UN_Spokesperson and @StephDujarric. It's been a privilege.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

Mental health problems are some of the greatest causes of misery in our world - often exacerbated by stigma & discrimination.

As we recover from #COVID19, we must provide more mental health services to communities & ensure mental health is included in universal health coverage.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

My last meeting with the UN System mental health strategy program board. Leaving it in safe hands and hopeful for future landmark achievements. #mentalhealthmatters

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

#nostalgia

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@AustraliaUN @UN Thank you @AustraliaUN for your and your team's support over the years. I'll miss you!

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@VetMeg @pass_blue Yes home to the kookaburras, koalas, wallabies and wattles. Looking forward to settling in to Aussie life again.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

After 7 1/2 years, it's time for a move. I will be finishing my current role with the UN on Friday.

The UN Is Hunting for a New Medical Director, Based in New York City https://t.co/xdRRrM8Fi8 via @pass_blue

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@RichardGowan1 @UN @UNPeacekeeping What happened to "what happens in Tokyo stays in Tokyo" ?? ;-)

seriously - thanks Richard for this great memory, and for capturing the moment when we convinced people that HIPPOs could fly.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Here's the Job Opening. Go on...apply. Remember - all those women who have seen me present on this. Don't ask for permission...and don't wait to be invited. (but consider this an invitation).

https://t.co/jqIjhLgVzs

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Very proud to support our wonderful nurses in the @UN and great to see @antonioguterres continuing his recognition and acknowledgement of nurses' contribution to healthcare around the world.

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

On the 200th anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth, let’s celebrate her compassion, leadership & championing women in the workplace.

#COVID19 has made more evident that nurses are irreplaceable. Thanks to nurses for caring for us on #InternationalNursesDay & every day.

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

World Migratory Bird Day #WMBD2020 is an awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory #birds and their habitats. It aims to draw attention to the threats faced by migratory birds, their ecological importance, and the need to conserve them.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

@MaherNasserUN @StephDujarric @JeffBrez @JonHerbertsson @PajevicIvana @AmbMudallali @nuludong @khiari_khaled @JanKickert @ArbeiterRichard @FavreDom Absolutely Awesome. thanks for joining the Challenge.

[UN Medical Director @UNMDFarmer]

Safety and health at work is easy to take for granted until something shatters our worldview. The Safety and Health of our personnel in all roles will inform the @UN #COVID19 workplace safety strategy, whilst maintaining full business continuity through remote working.

[Maher Nasser @MaherNasserUN]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work is today. The focus this year is on addressing the outbreak of infectious diseases at work, in particular, on #COVID19 pandemic. More about the day here: https://t.co/SPflVmPnfo