Medical Coordinator Support at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) - Swiss

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Coordinator Support

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Scope of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Supporting the Deputy 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.
• Providing trainings for the local staff on specific identified topics, protocols, and medical standards, with the collaboration of the rest of the medical team.
• Supporting the mission on the surveillance of potential emergencies, and emergency preparedness towards weekly update (Monday point info). meetings, reports, articles and in close collaboration with the epidemiologists (MSF, and the state).
• Participating on the exploratory mission and medical responses according to the need.
• Being the overall responsible of the local staff health management in applying the in-country staff health policy (insurance, reimbursement of medical expenses, consultation and regular planned check-up, medical certificate, sick leave, vaccination, etc.) in collaboration with HR/FIN department.
• Providing support to the Medical Coordinator/Deputy Medical Coordinator on expat health when needed (vaccination, medical appointment, medication, etc.).
• Ensuring all staff health boxes (emergency boxes, car health kits, houses, and offices) are available and updated in close collaboration with the pharmacy manager and Deputy Medical Coordinator.
• Participating and providing support on the pharmacy activities: inventory, stock management in facilitating donation (pre-expired) with the rest of the team (med-supply).
• Ensuring the medical library is updated: sharing updated national protocols and guidelines when available, in-country medical procedures and SOPs, etc.
• Being overall responsible for the archiving of the medical files in collaboration with the Deputy Medical Coordinator and the main department in charge (HR).
• Filling the medical position gap in case of need (Epi).
• Plan, organize, and attend meetings with other partners and MoH in Abuja and Bauchi during field visits.
• Organize and plan departmental meetings in collaboration with the Medical Coordinator /Deputy Medical Coordinator.

Minimum Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree
• Valid registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

Experience:

• Training or experience in tropical medicine and/or public health
• Experience working with Nigeria's MOH system (NCDC, etc.) and or INGO.
• Experience working in a developing country.
• Emergency experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience

Languages:

• Excellent command of English language.

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet), DHIS application

Competencies:

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF principles
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications in English which should include a Complete CV, Cover Letter, copy of MDCN registration, and contact information of the previous employer/s for reference, to: msfch-nigeria-recruitment@geneva.msf.org using "MEDCO SUPPORT - ABUJA" as the subject of the mail.
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Note

• Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?
• At MSF Switzerland, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.
• We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfill every listed qualification.
• We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
• MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.