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 standards, 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.

DURATION OF CONTRACT: 3 (three) month contract with possible extension

Accountabilities:

• Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to present 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 project 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 briefings and debriefings of the (para) medical team members and promoting communication and active participation in the development of the project.
• Develops guidelines and SOPs for staff health that are pertinent to the mission (e.g. database of staff and medical files, guidelines for staff health,…)
• Applying the employee health policy and participating in the evaluation of hospital structures that can serve as reference structures for national and international 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.
• Assisting in collecting and analysis of epidemiological and context-related data
• Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the projects
• Participation in and facilitation of contact with other organization and the authorities. Visit projects and regions (MOH, RHBs,…) to network with the EPHI/PHEM and other surveillance entities to establish strong and trusting relationships and have early access to epidemiological information.
• Follows up on the different outbreaks in the country.
• Participates in the development of an Emergency Preparedness Plan for the mission.
• Develops briefing materials for new staff
• Performing other duties at the request of Medco (strengthening of a field team, involvement in evaluation, etc.)

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

OCB left Ethiopia in 2013 and is in the process of reinstallation. Early 2021, the registration process has started and, for the time being, OCB operates under the OCBA umbrella. As any new mission, all is to be set-up: facilities, team, procedures, importation process, networking, security analysis, etc…

As a start, a first project has been opened in SNNP Region (see below project context) until the registration is completed but further needs could be identified within the coming periods. Therefore, the opening of other project(s) could be soon a reality.

Due to the context, the SNNP Region has recently experienced an increased displacement of people and the outbreaks of several diseases and therefore an increase on medical need.

MSF is currently running medical and logistics activities in Konso zone, Alle Special Woreda, Derashe Special Woreda, Amaro Special Woreda and Burji Special Woreda. MSF Oficces are located in Karat Town. However, MSF will adapt its strategy and activities according to the needs. For this reason the MSF team needs to be flexible and may have to work in others places that the ones mentioned above

MSF is an independent, neutral and impartial organization that is providing quality medical care free of charge regardless the ethnic origin of our patients, so to both local and refugee population.

We ensure that our staff is aware and respect the cultural differences of our patients and colleagues.

Job Requirements

Education

•  Medical Doctor diploma or equivalent in a related allied health

Experience

• Training or experience in tropical medicine and/or public health
• Experience working in a developing country
• Emergency experience
• Minimum 2 years’ experience

Languages         

• Mandatory: Excellent command of both English and Amharic

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• People Management and Development L2
• Commitment to MSF principles L2
• Behavioral Flexibility L3
• Results and Quality Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L3

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CV, a cover letter, educational records, work certificates and a copy of national ID.

Application can be submitted/ sent: by email:  MSFOCB-addis-hrassist@brussels.msf.org (please indicate on the subject box: the vacancy title and your name)

Posting date: 22/03/2021

Closing date: 05/04/2021

MSF Belgium promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

We strongly encourage women and people with reduced mobility (able to work in remote places) to apply.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Copies of CV + supporting documents are non-returnable. Phone calls are not allowed.