INTERSOS seeks to recruit a medical coordinator – Mogadisho, Somalia
General context of the project :
INTERSOS is a humanitarian organization that works all over the world bringing assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. INTERSOS, with its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively meet the needs of people in crisis, with a particular attention to the vulnerable groups, as women and children. It provides first aid, food, shelter, medical assistance and basic goods. It ensures that basic needs, as education, clean water and health, are met. INTERSOS is intervening in Somalia since 1992 and is present in Mogadishu, Baidoa, Jowhar, Balcaad, Dinsoor, Berdale and Wajid implementing, health and nutrition, protection, wash and education projects.
General purpose of the position, responsibilities and tasks :
General purpose of the position In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Department, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.
Main responsibilities and tasks :
- Responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved ;
- Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk ;
- Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of them medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics manager, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and report ingdeviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results ;
- Responsible for defining and sizing other resources(pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required ;
- Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs ;
- Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health ;
- Fluent in English and Somali. Multi-language knowledge desirable ;
- Demonstrate experience with different donors compliance and reporting ;
- Strong teamwork and cooperation capacities ;
- Service orientation ;
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles,standards and best practices.
Professional experience :
- Working experience in fragile states ;
- Knowledge of the cluster system ;
- Project Management skills, including financial planning and documentation ;
- Previous working experience in Somalia will be an asset.
Languages :
- Fluency in Somali is required
Personal requirements :
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders ;
- Well planned and organized ;
- Able to manage heavy work load.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
How to apply :
Application process: Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email to recruitment.somalia@intersos.org with subject line as “MEDICAL COORDINATOR” by 20th May,2019.
The application should be a cover letter and CV as one document and indicate the title of the position on the subject line this will ensure we capture your application in the right way.
Applications should include contact details of three professional referees. One referee must be the applicant’s Immediate supervisor.
INTERSOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply Only short listed candidates will be contacted.