Missions’ Companion

Terms of Reference (ToR)
Medical Missions’ Companion
Location: Nablus

1. Background:
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) is a UK-registered charity that has been reaching out to the Palestinian communities, striving to deliver health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation, and displacement. MAP provides immediate medical aid to those in need at times of crisis, while also developing local capacity and skills to ensure the long-term development of the Palestinian healthcare system. MAP’s vision is of a future in which all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable, and locally led system of healthcare and the full realization of their rights to health and dignity.
In coordination with the Ministry of Health, MAP works with national and international partners to address breast cancer issues. This is done through multiple activities including conducting 2-3 multidisciplinary medical missions per year to the Rafidia Hospital Breast unit in Nablus. These missions aim to improve the quality of care provided to patients from diagnosis to treatment and subsequent follow-up and to build the capacity of the unit's staff through on-the-job training and coaching.

2- Objective:
The MAP West Bank office is seeking a companion to accompany the medical mission at Rafidia Hospital in Nablus to ensure the safety and security of the mission team in coordination the security officer and programme officer under the direct supervision of programme manager.

3- Scope of work:
• In coordination with the WB logistic officer, the fixer will work closely with the medical mission team and local team in Rafidia Hospital to monitor the security situation and adjust the itinerary accordingly ensuring safety.
• Assess security situation on the ground each day prior to mission embarking on the day’s itinerary.
• Accompany the mission team through the entire day until they retire in the hotel accommodations at the end of the day.
• Ensure the safety of the mission team in the event of a security incident, in accordance to MAP’s policy.

4- Duration:
The contract period will be temporary by day in accordance to the scheduled mission visits to Nablus in 2023.

5- Qualifications:
• Currently residing in Nablus city and possessing substantial knowledge of the local political and security situation
• Experience in security management and logistics coordination is essential.
• Fluency in English and advanced communication skills are essential. (Health background is plus)
• A proven ability to organize and plan and work under pressure when needed.
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliability and Timeliness is critical for this role.

6. Application and Selection Process
Evaluation Criteria
Score
 A. Qualifications and Experience (include CV/s) = 50%

B. Interview and personal skills = 25%

C.Financial proposal = 25%

7. Reporting and Payment Schedule: The payment will be daily paid based on request for payment, approved timesheet and mission report approved by the MAP Medical Program Manager.
8. Ethical Considerations
The incumbent is required to adhere to MAP policies and ethical guidelines, including MAP’s safeguarding policy and code of conduct.
9- Application Instructions
Interested applicants are encouraged to send their CVs including the daily rate in USD to West Bank MAP’s office email [email protected] no later than 10 May 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.