Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), is an International Humanitarian Organization providing medical aid to populations in distress, victims of natural and man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict, regardless of race, religion and political believes. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org

Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium is looking for Yemeni nationals to recruit for the following position:

Medical Coordinator Support

• Location: Aden - Coordination office 
• Contract duration: 1 Year – renewal 
• Contract type: Full time contract
• Reporting to: Medical Coordinator

Main Purpose:

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.

Key of responsibilities:

• 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
• Participating in the management of the central pharmacy, advising and guiding the logistics team in the mission of drug stock management. Organizing the start-up, inventory and management of operational medical library according to the classification plan
• 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.)

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

Medical Program Follow-up

• Follow up on MSF protocols and guidelines implementation.

Technical Support to Projects

• Support project medical teams in:
• Primary Health Care (PHC) 
• Emergency Room (ER) 
• Inpatient Department (IPD) 
• Maternal and Child Health (MCH) 
• Nutrition programs 
• Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
• Assist in reviewing medical activities and quality of care indicators.

Medical Supply and Pharmacy Coordination:

• Support preparation of emergency medical kits and emergency preparedness stocks.

Epidemiological Surveillance

• Track outbreaks such as: 
• Cholera/AWD
• Measles
• Dengue
• Diphtheria
• Malaria (where relevant)
• Compile epidemiological updates for the coordination team. 
• Support outbreak investigation and response planning.

Reporting and Analysis

Prepare: 

• Monthly Medical Coordination Reports
• Quarterly Reviews
• Donor medical inputs
• Operational updates for HQ
• Analyze project medical data and present trends to the Medical Coordinator.

Human Resources Support

Organize medical training and capacity-building plans.

Strategic Planning

Contribute to: 

• Annual Planning Exercises
• Operational Reviews
• Emergency preparedness plans
• Medical components of project proposals
• Participate in defining mission medical priorities.

Representation and Networking

Support relationships with: 

• Ministry of Public Health and Population (MoPHP)
• WHO
• UNICEF
• Health Cluster partners
• Local health authorities
• Attend technical meetings when delegated by the Medical Coordinator.

Emergency Response

• Support rapid assessments during conflict escalation, displacement, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
• Assist in deployment planning for emergency interventions.
• Monitor humanitarian and health situation developments.

Responsible on the staff and patient referrals in Aden.

Qualifications And Skill Requirement

Education

Licensed Medical Doctor Degree 

Experience

• Essential: At least 3 years experience as a Medical Doctor in clinical work
• Essential 1 year minimum experience in MSF or other international organizations in similar position, managing staff health 
• Emergency and outbreak response experiences is preferable     

Languages

• Fluency in English & Arabic languages is required.    

Competencies

• Analytical, Synthetic, Planning & reporting skills
• Problem solving oriented
• Able to multi-task, delegation skills
• Good communication skills 
• Computer skills (good knowledge of MS Office and specifically excel)