Deputy Project Medical Referent

Médecins Sans Frontieres “Doctors Without Borders” is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation

MSF-Belgium is currently seeking to hire a  Deputy Project Medical Referent 

Main Purpose

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

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. SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc.).

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

·       In collaboration with the Project Medical Referent, defines, implements and monitors medical activities according to MSF project plans, standard and protocols

·       Collaborate with the PMR to define, implement and monitor OCB’s medical activities in Gaza, according to MSF project plans, standards and protocols.

·       Support the overall functioning of the medical program in the project: coordination, assessment and supervision of the medical activities (IPD and OPD)

·       Participates in exploratory missions, situation assessments

·       Data collection:

o   Coordinates the collection of medical data across the different project activities

o   Analyzes the medical data on a weekly basis to provide to PMR for Sitrep.

o   Coordinates the implementation of DHIS 2 for data collection.

·       Assists the PMR in the implementation of new databases when needed. Assists the PMR in the creation of data collection tools (when needed) and ensuring that all teams collect and report data in a timely manner.

·       Supports the PMR in the review of the medical HR set up across the different activities and advises according to Gaza context evolution. Assists the PMR to plan medical staff training, performance evaluation and development of the medical staff of the project to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and improve staff capabilities.

·       Implements the health policy for national staff, supporting staff for requests beyond the clinical capacity of primary care (referrals, emergencies, etc. Specifically:

o   Responsible for validation of sick leaves

o   Focal point to ensure correct following of the National Staff Health Policy

o   Review and coordinate reimbursement of medical expenses of MSF national staff in collaboration with the HR/Fin Manager if necessary

o   Refer to Medco Support in Jerusalem for any queries and staff health follow-up

·       When requested, support the team (Emergency Coordinator & PMR) in coordinating (and translating) meetings with MOH and MOH partners or other national entities or health parthers to ensure regular contact and productive collaboration.

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Education

Medical doctor or paramedical degree. Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies (for OCB  OCBA, this is essential too)

Experience

Essential 2 year working experience related to the diploma/degree and previous experience in MSF in the field

Desirable specialization/experience in trauma/surgery/PHC/Nutrition or related studies

Languages

English and Arabic

Knowledge

Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Competencies

•          Strategic Vision L2

•          Leadership L2

•          People Management and Development L3

•          Service Orientation L3

•          Teamwork and Cooperation L4

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV in English, with reference details to: 

• Médecins Sans Frontières, Human Resources Department – Gaza Project
• [email protected]

Mentioning as email Subject:  Deputy Project Medical Referent 

Deadline: 16/05/2024 , 4:00 PM