MEDICAL COORDINATOR SUPPORT (Port Sudan) – MSF Spain
Job Description
| Job Family | Operations |
| level | 9 |
| Location: | Port Sudan with field visit |
| salary: | 1891 USD (gross) |
Main Purpose
Supporting the Medical Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities including administrative tasks related to the coordination of work, ensuring good relationships with local and national authorities and ensuring adequate program management in the projects, according to MSF protocols, (para) medical stand- ards, rules of hygiene and the standard precautions in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health conditions of the targeted population
Accountabilities
Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to preset schedule and participating in defining the human resources needs, materials and techniques. Assisting in the implementation of MSF protocols, (para) medical standards, the rules of hygiene and universal precautions in service
Assisting in the collection of information on national health policy (meetings, reports, articles, etc.), collecting and participating in the analysis of epidemiological data (meetings, reports, articles, etc.) from the projects
Ensuring medical follow up of patients (treatment, improvement) in collaboration with the medical referent of the health structure and overseeing all medical expenses associated with the patient, in collaboration with the supervisors. Organize the administrative and medical information (reports, ongoing treatments), the discharge of patients and return to their homes
Supporting and supervising the project teams and participating in the management of the medical team in the capital (recruitment, training, monitoring their work, vacation planning, assessments, etc.). Participating in brief- ings and debriefings of the (para) medical team members and promoting communication and active participation in the development of the project
Applying the employee health policy and participating in the evaluation of hospital structures that can serve as reference structures for national and intemational staff. Participating in the medical monitoring of MSF personnel and overseeing all medical expenses associated with various consultations and hospitalizations in collaboration with the line manager
Participating in the management of the central pharmacy, advising and guiding the logistics team in the mission of drug stock management. Organizing the start-up, inventory and management of operational medical library according to the classification plan
Participating in the data collection and management from the projects as well as preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and organizing data archiving and medical reports in the project
Performing other duties at the request of Medco (exceptional strengthening of a field team, involvement in evaluations, etc.)
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Focal point for national staff health support in implementation of national staff health policy. follow up medical cases and expenses. liaise, in collaboration with the medical coordinator. deputy medical coordinator and project medical referents, with hospital directors and medical directors for problem-solving and hospital agreements at mission level.
Focal point for SV: support in implementation of protocols, strategy, assessments and liaison with other actors at the mission and project level.
Support MH implementation and activities in collaboration with the mental health activity manager and mental health supervisor at the mission and project level Support in the assessement of hospitals and health facilities for regular activities and exploratory missions.
Attend meeting and liaise with other actors and authorities, mission and project level, on behalf of MSF OCBA medical coordinator: write meeting minutes and liaise with medical coordinator and deputy medical coordinator for any decision making.
Support in weekly and monthly medical reporting: collaboration with the projects and the medical coordination.
Report timely medical issues and concerns at the mission and project level discussion with medical coordinator and deputy medical coordinator for actions.
Collaborate with medical coordinator and deputy medical coordinator for mission and project related medical strategies.
Support in surveillance at mission and project level in collaboration with mission epidemiologist, medical coordinator and deputy medical coordinator.
Support in the implementation and follow up of medical referral system at mission and project level.
Focal point for medical preventive measures for MSF staff. Support in organising and facilitating medical training for MSF and non MSF staff.
Support in implementation, follow up and ensure adherence to MSF medical protocols at mission and project levels.
Support in the health briefing and vaccination check of new international staff.
Supervising and supporting the staff’s mental health supervisor.
Requirements
| Education | Medical Doctor diploma |
| Experience | Training or experience in tropical medicine and/or public health is an asset Minimum 2 years experience as a Medical Doctor Previous experience with MSF is an asset |
| Languages | Excellent command of English |
| Knowledge | Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) |
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to send their CV & copy of of educational and experience certificates to the MSF-Spain Office, House No. 2, Block No 83 Aria H, Transit south, Port Sudan.
Test and interview will be carried out in English. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Opening date: 25/06/2024 – Closing date: 04/07/2024
