Do you need an ergonomic desk or office chair?
The application requires a doctor’s recommendation in the form of a certificate indicating the medical necessity and the type of work aid. You do not have to disclose a diagnosis.
Your attending physician can provide the required certificate.
Alternatively, you can ask HR Services to arrange for an appointment with the Arbeitsmedizinische Dienst (state occupational medical service, AMD). The AMD will certify your need for special furniture if medically necessary.
When you have received the certificate, contact the Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection Unit(arbeitssicherheit"AT"uni-hamburg.de) for further counseling and an approval statement.
Upon receiving the approval statement, Property Management (Dept. 8) can start the procurement process.
If you work in the University Administration or a decentralized facility, your supervisor can initiate procurement directly via Dept. 8.
Faculty members should ask the faculty manager responsible to arrange procurement via Dept. 8.