Project MD Facilitator - Doctor Trainer at Medecins Sans Frontieres - Switzerland

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) translates to ‘doctors without borders’. We provide medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of professionals working in health and medical care, logistics, administration, communications, skilled trades – all bound together by our charter and serving people in need. Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of impartiality, independence, and neutrality. We are a non-profit, self-governed, member-based organisation. MSF was founded in 1971 in Paris by a group of journalists and doctors. Today, we are a worldwide movement of over 69,000 people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project MD Facilitator - Doctor Trainer

Location: Bauchi

Description

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MSF Section / Context Specific Accountabilities / Responsibilities
Preparation and implementation of medical training:

• Conduct regular assessments & learning needs analysis to identify training gaps and skills defi-ciencies together the medical team, with the aim to define the learning activities to be included in the continuous professional development
• In collaboration with the project’s medical team, assesses and prioritizes training needs for medi-cal and hospital staff.
• Review, complete and harmonize the training materials with the help of the MAM, NAM, WASH , IPC, PMR and the LF training team.
• Design and implement comprehensive training programs for all nursing and nursing assistant workers
• Tailor training sessions together with experts to address specific needs of the hospital, including, infection prevention, medical procedures, and patient management.
• Lead and conduct training sessions, workshops, and simulations for medical /paramedical staff using teaching material provided by MSF applying relevant teaching methodology for adult learn-ers
• Responsible for practical training organisation, room, material, participant and attendance list
• Use a variety of training methods, including classroom teaching, hands-on practice and e-learning.
• Provide one-on-one mentoring bed side teaching to staff as needed to reinforce key skills and knowledge.
• Ensure that training sessions are interactive, engaging, and supportive of the staff’s learning styles.
• Co facilitates trainings with LF training team in the project
• Regularly report on training progress, challenges, and outcomes
• Use the methodology taught for practical workshops (use of clinical cases, simula-tion, etc.)
• Use and integrate the skills acquired during external training (TOF, etc.) in training and teaching.

Facilitate sessions:

• Work in collaboration with the LF training team facilitators of the project
• Collaborate as closely as possible with the L&D training team at headquarters, with regular feedback of the summary of the training given with MAM and PMR in copy.
• The project facilitator doctor is responsible (with the nurse facilitator) for imple-menting, with the help of the admin, HR and medical hierarchy, the practical organization of the training: room rental, provision of equipment, recovery time granted to partici-pants, establishment of certificates if necessary.Participates in the implementation of a chronogram with a training plan outside and during the peak, specifying the subject of training, the duration, the date, the num-ber and name of the participants, and the name of the medical speaker. The training re-quires the participation and involvement of the medical team in the field; it is their re-sponsibility to contribute to maintaining the quality of care.
• Participates in the implementation of the training plan (e.g.: presentation of a med-ical topic, a case analysis, an RMM on regular basis).
• Participates in the implementation of a regular practical session (e.g. simulation, workshops, video analysis, practical exercise with triage case simulation with manikin, patient-caregiver role-play).

Training follow-up:

• Support the consolidation of knowledge in terms of norms, standards, guidelines and work tools
• Strengthen the skills of the medical and paramedical staff by offering weekly team or individualized support such as bedside training, teaching
• Offer training workshops
• Participates in the implementation of training sessions, workshops to be repeated during the recruitment phases
• Deliver the facilitations & simulations sessions for the learners
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs through feedback surveys, skills assessments, and observation.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of a training schedule for both peak and non‑peak periods, ensuring that each session clearly outlines the training topic, duration, planned dates, and the number and names of participants
• Adjust training plans based on feedback and ongoing evaluation to ensure continuous improve-ment
• Implement, update Logbook for each participant

Mortality review:

• Supports the activities of the mortality, morbidity and medical review of the week's death files in support of the, NAM , MAM and the medical team .

Requirements
Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should possess a Medical Degree

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience is mandatory. Experience with MSF or other NGOs. Supervisory experience or similar position will be an asset.

Languages:

• English, Hausa.

Knowledge:

• Proficiency in computer tools is mandatory (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in Tembo MSF learning platform an asset

Competencies:

• Strong interest in training and learning
• High level of rigor and professional discipline
• Results orientation and commitment to quality
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability in behaviour
• Adherence to MSF principles
• Stress management skills

Application Closing Date
17th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Application should attach the following:

• Complete CV and Cover Letter.
• Updated contact details and ID

Note

• MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
• No monetary transactions, neither demands of favors in kind, or other types of favoritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF reserves the right to refuse the hiring of a candidate having benefitted from such acts. All illicit demands of these types may be pursued through the judicial system.
• By submitting your application, you consent to MSF staff using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate.
• Plagiarism (particularly copying and pasting sources without citing them) as well as the use of artificial intelligence to assist in researching and formulating responses to this assessment is strictly prohibited and will result in your exclusion from the selection process.
• We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, ethnicities, backgrounds, religions, beliefs, disability 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.
• MSF thanks all the candidates for their interest in this position.
• No hand delivered Applications will be accepted
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Incomplete applications will be automatically discarded.