Rationale/Objective for Position
This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to Health Programs Manager Coordinator
Purpose:
You are responsible for the medical strategies and public health leadership for the assigned country programs.
You initiate reflection and learning on health topics of relevance to the organization.
Job Overview
Working in tandem with the Operations Manager to effectively address the unmet health needs in the assigned countries
Working in close collaboration with the Health Advisor
Collaborating and providing strategic guidance to other Operations Support Team (OST) members on public health and other relevant topics
Collaborating with other MSF directorates and health agencies for the coordination/alignment of country health programs.
Participating actively in the Health Programs Platform to share successes, challenges and dilemmas to leverage institutional knowledge.
Visiting country and project teams as required.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Main Responsibilities:
Medical and health strategies for the countries assigned in the portfolio
Functional management and mentoring of Medical Coordinators, Health advisors, and other health-related staff as required.
Leadership of Medical Support Teams (groups of specialists and advisors) to ensure coordinated support to health programs in the various country programs
Oversight on the quality assurance and patient safety goals across the portfolio of countries
Oversight of medical budget lines for assigned countries
Advice and support to country management team including conformance with medical ethics policies and agreed standards
Contributions to strategies/policies within the organization as well as sharing of successes and dilemmas from country programs in organizational forumsInnovation research and advocacy initiatives to improve health programming
Contribution to the content of, and realization of, internal training modules
Support to MSF- OCA Fundraising/communication activities as required
Qualifications
Education:
Registered Medical/Paramedical Professional (includes medical doctors, nurses and midwives).
Relevant post graduate academic qualification in a medical, public health or global health related domain is an asset (e.g. Master of Public Health).
Experience:
Minimum 8 years' experience in MSF and/or comparable humanitarian organization (including leadership experience).
MSF Experience as Medical Coordinator / health Advisor is a strong asset.
Proven ability to provide strong leadership and vision
Language:
Mandatory: Fluent in English.
Desirable: French, Arabic, Kiswahili or Spanish.
Competencies:
Leadership
Strategic vision
Networking and building relationships
Cross-cultural Awareness
Teamwork and cooperation.