Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland (MSFCH) is
a humanitarian medical organization providing emergency medical aid to
populations in need.
MSFCH is seeking candidates for the post of Deputy
Medical Coordinatorto support its humanitarian operations in South Sudan.
Type of contract: 1 year. Direct Supervisor: Medical Coordinator
Scope of responsibilities:
- Do
exploratory mission / situation assessment / project formulation
- Know
and apply rapid assessment tools and procedures (e. g. population count,
etc.)
- Do
project implementation, follow-up and monitoring, field visits and field
work
- In
collaboration with the field team challenge / adapt medical operational
priorities and strategies through the annual plan of action and logical
framework
- Monitor
the program through data analysis and field visit, give feedback to the
team and exchange medical information
- Report
data and data analysis to the Medical Coordinator through regular reports.
Put in perspective difficulties encountered and context of the project
- Have
knowledge of policies, guidelines and minimum packages developed within
MSF.
- Knowledge
and utilization of MSF medical database.
- Keep
updated Head of Mission and Field
- Coordinator
about these new orientations and policies.
- Bring
technical support to the field
- Do
pharmacy management in absence of the Pharmacist
- Do
representation of MSF-Switzerland
- Work
on strategy / policy development
- Is
involved in staff health
- Do
emergency preparedness
Recruitment criteria:
- Degree
in Medicine from a recognised Institution and registered with the Medical
Board
- Two
years experience working in a hospital
- Experience
in management of a medical team
- MSF
/ INGO experience
- Fluent
in spoken and written English; Computer literate
Personal qualities:
- Management
skills
- Organized,
methodical and accurate
- Ability
to work on strict deadlines and under pressure.
- Good
team player.
- Motivated
with a demonstrated ability to adapt to new working methods.
- Ability
to work in a multidisciplinary, multicultural and remote environment.
All applicants should send a detailed CV (2 referent persons),
copy of diploma and motivation letter in an envelope clearly marked “Deputy
Medical Coordinator” to: -
HR Manager MSF Switzerland – South Sudan Mission
P. O. Box 25091 00603 Nairobi
Only applications received until 30th May, 2012 5PM will be taken into account!
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted by phone.
