Medical Coordinator

Responsibilities

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• Define and implement the medical strategy in coordination with the Head of Mission and medical department.
• Plan and manage all medical activities, ensuring alignment with MSF’s policies and ethical guidelines.
• Translate health needs into a strategic vision and project objectives, ensuring resources are allocated accordingly.
• Monitor and update the medical content of MSF’s country policies, medical strategy, annual plans, and budget.
• Ensure the quality and appropriateness of all medical interventions, working to remove barriers to patient safety and effective care.
• Continuously assess medical and humanitarian needs through exploratory missions and health information systems.
• Supervise and monitor medical and humanitarian programmes through project visits, identifying and addressing challenges in implementation.
• Collaborate with the Human Resources Coordinator to plan, recruit, and train medical staff, and support Project Coordinators and teams in delivering medical activities.
• Define and implement the Health and Safety Policy Framework, ensuring the mental and physical well-being of our team.
• Manage the pharmacy and medical equipment in collaboration with logistics, including medical orders and purchase requests.
• Prepare reports on the medical evolution of our projects and oversee the medical library.
• Represent MSF in discussions with local medical authorities and partner organisations, ensuring a strong medical-humanitarian response and supporting advocacy efforts.

Requirements:

• A degree in medicine or other paramedical studies is essential.
• At least two years of relevant professional experience, including prior humanitarian work with MSF or other NGOs in developing regions. For some projects, previous experience as a Project Coordinator with MSF is required.
• Proficiency in the local language of the project area is essential.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as Word, Excel, and internet usage.

Assets:

• Specialisation in tropical medicine or public health.
• Previous experience with MSF as a Project Coordinator.
• Fluency in local language.