Medecins Sans Frontieres - Switzerland Somalia
Mission
Medical Assistant
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Somalia: Afgoye, Dinsor and Beletwayne.
Location: Nairobi with frequent field visit to projects
Start date: ASAP
Type of contract: 1 year (renewable) Medical Assistant
MSF Switzerland (MSFCH) is a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to populations in need.
At present, MSFCH operates in three programmes locations in Somalia: Afgoye, Dinsor and Beletwayne.
Location: Nairobi with frequent field visit to projects
Start date: ASAP
Main Tasks:
- works
in close collaboration with the Medco. In collaboration with the field
team challenge / adapt medical operational priorities and strategies
through annual plan of action and logical framework writing
- Monitor
the programme through data analysis and field visit, give feedback to the
team, and exchange medical information
- Report
and analyze data to the Medical Coordinator through regular reports. Put
in perspective difficulties encountered and context of the project.
- Participates
in exploratory mission / assessment to monitor health and health related
issues
- Define
the medical human resources needs. Ensure a correct mission organization
chart, accurate medical job description and application of correct
recruitment criteria.
- Carry
out individual briefing/debriefings, follow-up, individual evaluation,
technical evaluation, Field training
- Ensure
staff health (including staff mental health) application of the national
staff health policy and support expatriate health.
- Direct
support to unit Supervisors
- Ensure
an update of the emergency preparedness every 6 months.
Requirements:
- Clinical
Officer or Registered Nurse with the respective Medical Board
- 2
years experience, and MSF experience is an added advantage
- Fluent
in English and Somali Language with coordination experience.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, strong initiative
- Team
player with strong analytical skills
- Flexible
and able to work in a demanding and challenging work environment.
- Humanitarian
spirit.
Personal qualities:
- Organized,
methodical and accurate
- Able
to work to strict deadlines and under pressure.
- Good
team player.
- Motivated
with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
- Ability
to live and work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Send your CV, motivation letter, copies of relevant
documents, mentioning on the envelope “ Medical Assistant” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Somalia Mission
James Gichuru Road, off Gitanga Road,
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Deadline: Friday, 28th August, 2011.
Only short-listed candidate will be contacted. The Medical Coordinator
MSF-Switzerland, Somalia Mission
James Gichuru Road, off Gitanga Road,
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
Deadline: Friday, 28th August, 2011.
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