Medical Coordinator Support

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization providing assistance to people affected by armed conflicts, epidemics, natural or non-natural disasters, or persons excluded from access to health care. The organization has health projects in more than 70 countries.

MSF France has had a significance presence in Kenya since 1996. Currently, MSF runs 2 projects in Kenya; one in Homa Bay County supporting the HBCTRH in the adult medical (in-patient and TB) wards to improve management of adults’ patients hospitalized and Chronic disease activity in 2 decentralized sites. In Mathare, MSF runs a 24hour SGBV clinic and an Emergency program in Mathare with a clinic in Dandora offering youth friendly services to those between the ages of 10 to 24 years. The Coordination office in Nairobi provides support to and coordinates all the MSF France projects in Kenya.

MSF France is looking to fill the position of Medical Coordinator Support based in Nairobi with frequent travel to the projects. The successful candidate reports to the Medical Coordinator.

The objective of the Position:

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.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to preset 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 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
• 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
• In collaboration with the mission pharmacist, maintain updated emergency/first aid boxes for staff health in the coordination office, expat houses and guest houses. Review of EPREP MSL and order in regular bases in collaboration MEDCO and Pharma mission
• 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
• Performing other duties at the request of Medco (exceptional strengthening of a field team, involvement in evaluations, etc.)

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education: - Medical Doctor and/ or Clinical officer diploma

Experience: - Demonstrable working experience in related jobs.

Minimum of at least two years of working experience.

Training or experience in tropical medicine and/or public health is an asset

Emergency experience is an asset

Languages: Excellent command of English and Swahili

**Knowledge: -**Essential Computer Literacy (Word, Excel and Internet)

Competences: - Adherence to MSF principles, Results and detail-oriented, service, team player, committed and flexible

Applicants MUST be Kenyan nationals and have the necessary statutory documents (ID, NSSF, NHIF, and a PIN certificate).

How to apply

Candidates meeting the above qualifications are requested to submit a motivation letter and an updated Curriculum Vitae as a single file mentioning the subject line “Medical Coordinator Support” through this link Job Detail | MSF - Kenya Office on or before 27th November 2025

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF and will be treated confidentially. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal 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. MSF does not sell your personal data under any circumstances. If you have any questions, requests, or concerns, you can contact us on msff-kenya-recruitment@paris.msf.org

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, religion, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity, and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.

Applications must be received by the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

MSF is an equal Employer and does not charge any application/ recruitment fee.