Defining, coordinating and monitoring the medical activities under his/her responsibility according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.

Duration of employment: 3 months

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Coordinating, assessing and supervising the proper functioning of the medical activities (HIV, TB STIs, SGBV, etc.), according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures and through the correct compilation and analysis of medical data regarding patients’ health conditions.
• Participating in the definition of annual planning and budget for the project and in the follow up of the programs / project. Supervising and ensuring that medical activities objectives under his/her responsibility are achieved, reporting to the technical referent any problem arising in the service
• Checking all administrative procedures related to patients’ follow-up (individual card filling, registers, paper exit, discharge, transfers ...) are carried out correctly and according to MSF procedures.
• Ensuring an efficient pharmacy management and monitoring the rational use of them. In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating future needs. Preparing the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities under his/her responsibility, and identifying and reporting to the line manager, non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.)
• Coordinating and monitoring the daily working plan of the team under his/her responsibility (absent personnel, vacations, tracking leaves). Participating in shifts and replaces a doctor, if necessary
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to improve staff capabilities and to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Participating in the monthly reports according to guidelines (i.e. Sit Reps, medical statistical reports, etc.).
• Prepare the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities(s) under his/her responsibility, and identifies non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.), reporting them to the line manager.
• Participate in the programs / project follow-up, supervise and ensure that medical activities objectives under his/her responsibility are achieved and report to the technical referent any problem arising in the service.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Follow up of activity and definition of objectives
• Compiles medical statistics, checks their validity and analyses them
• Participates in drawing up medical reports for his/her activity
• Ensures that all data management tools (HIS) are used and updated properly.
• Participates in discussions on the running of the project and the definition of objectives
• Participates in the surveillance of the health situation for the populations concerned by the project
• Participate in the epidemiological reports related to health facilities in the area of work of MSF.
• Participates in exploratory missions and Emergency intervention in the region or country.

IMPLEMENTATION OF PROGRAMS

• Checks that the mobile clinic activity is running correctly (triage, referrals, spaces providing “privacy”, universal precautions, management of bio-hazards, etc.)
• Checks and ensures that all MSF protocols are followed properly
• Monitors the rational distribution of medicines and other medical material
• With his/her team, prepares the medical orders needed to implement the activities.
• Identifies non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.) and report field logistician
• Ensures that recording in individual patient’s card and registration books of all medical activities are performed correctly.
• Checks that medical confidentiality is respected and patients are sufficiently informed about their illnesses and treatments
• Ensures that all medical staff involved in the activity is familiar with Patient Therapeutic Education (contact with all patients, information regarding their state and clear response to their questions).
• Replaces a doctor if necessary and participates in shifts.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Manage the work of the staff involved in the activities, according to OCBA HR vision, policies and values and refers to the Field Administration manager for advice whenever needed.
• Participates to the definition of the posts required for his/her activity and draws up job descriptions
• Participates in the recruitment of personnel for his activities.
• Plans shifts and organizes the replacement of absent personnel, plans vacation rosters, tracking leaves.
• Reports immediately to the coordination team in the event of medical error in his/her activity
• Organizes and supervising the work of the staff working in the departments of supervision.
• Leads and organizes regular team meetings in the departments of supervision.
• Facilitates the circulation of information and a fluid communication within the team.
• Carrying out annual individual reviews of medical staffs under his responsibility and delegating the responsibility for carrying out reviews of other personnel
• Defines the training needs of the staff according to project objectives and potential.
• Participates in emergency activities or exploratory visit in or out of the MSF project area.
• Looks after all equipment provided.
• Ensures that inventories of all medical material and equipment used are updated and Reporting
• Participates in the weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports according to guidelines.

Others

• Organizes and participates in meetings with other managers in order to ensure smooth collaboration.
• Participates in meetings in hospital with MSF staff and collaborators.
• Participates in team meetings
• Representing MSF in external meetings on request by the MTL.

Job Requirements

• Medical Doctor or Paramedical Degree. Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies (for OCB OCBA, this is essential too)
• Essential 2 year working experience related to the Diploma / Degree and previous experience in MSF in the field
• Essential mission language, local language desirable
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

• Strategic Vision
• Leadership
• People Management and Development
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

How to Apply

All applicants should send a CV, cover letter, educational records, work certificates and copy of national ID card only by email via: msfe-addis-dev@barcelona.msf.org

NB: Please indicate the vacancy title & your name on the subject line of your email. 

Posting date: 20 APRIL 2021

Closing date: 30 APRIL 2021

MSF Spain promotes the EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.

MSF Spain encourages internal growth and development.

We strongly encourage INTERNAL STAFF, WOMEN and PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES (compatible with the nature of the work) 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 We strongly encourage qualified women to apply.

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