MSF is looking for Medical Coordinator (m/f) South Sudan
Date limite de dépôt de candidatures : 10 mai 2018
Descriptif de l’offre
MSF is one of the largest independent medical humanitarian organizations in the world, with projects located in 65 countries worldwide. MSF’s work is based on the humanitarian principles of medical ethics; the goal of MSF is to provide emergency care to people who are affected by armed conflicts, epidemics and natural or man-made disasters.
MSF is looking for his/her:
MEDICAL COORDINATOR (M/F) SOUTH SUDAN
CONTEXT
The impact of the prolonged conflict is clear. South Sudan remains near the bottom of global health indicators. In 2017 violence continued to displace populations to Uganda, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Over 4 million displaced South Sudanese, including the 2.1 million refugees (UNHCR) and a further 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs /UNOCHA), exemplifies the scale and scope of the South Sudanese civil war.
The five sections are present in South Sudan. This is one of the biggest country in terms of operations for MSF.
The coordination team is based in Juba, and OCP currently runs 3 projects.
Aweil
The oldest project in OCP is opened since 2008. MSF is working within the MoH hospital and is in charge of the pediatric, nutrition and maternity wards (OT 24/7) with a total of around 200 beds. Outreach activities are also deployed with a specific team.
Yida/
- MSF is present in Yida refugee camp located close to the Sudan border and hosting population from the Nuba Mountains escaping from the conflict since 2011.
- The camp can be qualified as stable today, all NGOs but MSF have left. We are holding a 30 beds hospital.
Old Fangak
- The project is opened since November 2014 following the conflict in the area.
- MSF works in collaboration with another NGO within the 40 beds hospital and is supporting the IPD/ER, OPD, maternity, pre and post op wards.
Mission
FUNCTIONNAL AND HIERARCHICAL LINKS
- The Medical Coordinator (MedCo) and the Head of Mission (HoM) are working very closely to ensure the effective management of MSF mission in a country, from project conception, their development, to their implementation. S/He should be able to represent /replace the HoM as needed.
- The medical coordinator supervises and communicates with the different medical field referents and project coordinators regarding medical activities.
- S/He works closely with other members of the coordination: pharmacy coordinator (CoPharma), logistics coordinator and financial and HR coordinator(s).
- S/He reports to the Head of Mission and Desk’s Medical Doctor. Technical support is provided by the medical referents from Medical department in HQ (Desk Medical doctor remains informed).
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The medical coordinator is responsible for the analysis, conceptualization and design of medical projects; s/he reviews the strategies, modifies them, and proposes new ones.
S/He is ultimately responsible at country level for the implementation of medical policies, for the relevance and quality of care in MSF projects. S/He ensures compliance with medical ethics, and humanitarian principles.
S/He represents MSF and negotiates with national health authorities and other health actors operating in the country.
MISSION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Analysis, set up and implementation of MSF projects (goals and means).
- Analyzes and defines objectives for MSF projects in the country where s/he is assigned.
- Strategy of intervention
- Definition, analysis and interpretation of data collection
- Activities proposal
- Implementation and monitoring of MSF programs.
- Implementation of medical activities according to the project description
- Management / adaptation of medical resources (HR, drugs, medical material,..)
Team management
- Team Composition and staffing in support to Field coordinator and Medical Field Referent
- Animation of team
- Supervision of all medical staff
- Evaluation
- Behavior and Conflict Management
Communication and Networking
- To the medical authorities of the country
- To other MSF sections
- Develops and maintains formal and informal network: international actors, national and international NGOs, national medical authorities, etc…
Health staff and Patient Safety
- Guarantees the respect of patients and medical confidentiality.
- Responsible for the health of national and international teams
Qualités requises
- Strategic vision
- Leadership
- Communication and negotiation skills
- Flexibility, ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Spécificités du poste
- Position to be filled for 12 months up to 2 years
- Fixed term contract
- Salary status according to the MSF salary grid and your previous experience in international NGOs if any
Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted
Compétences professionnelles
Education:
- Degree in medicine or paramedical studies. Open to Medical doctors and Nurses/midwives.
- Specialization in tropical medicine or a degree in Public Health would be an asset.
Experience:
- Essential: working experience of at least two years of humanitarian experience with NGOs as an expatriate in developing countries, which includes minimum one year in a medical coordination position.
Successful candidates will be coached/trained as needed.
Language:
- English required. Other languages an asset.
Knowledge:
- Computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Type de contrat
Term contract
Durée du contrat
12 mois
Salaire (€)
Salary status according to the MSF salary grid and your previous exp in international NGOs if any
