12 December 2014

International NGO Jobs - Medical Coordinator Assistant at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)


Organisation: Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care.Job Summary: The MSF Medical Coordinator Assistant will support the Medical Coordinator in the smooth and correct running of the MSF France Medical Mission, with a strong focus on networking, national staff health, pharmacy and monitoring of outbreaks and possible emergencies.Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Offering timely support in the coordination and the field teams with a sound knowledge on Uganda medical protocols and policies.Representing the Medical Coordinator in technical meetings when needed.Actively monitoring major health emergencies in the country and participate in exploratory missions.Supporting the Medical Coordinator in his/her duties when needed.Manage the pharmacy under the supervision of the Medical Coordinator.In charge of building and growing working relationships with key partners like MoH and othersMedical follow-up of national and international staff health.Regularly visit the projects in the country.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  The ideal candidate should be a Medical Doctor, clinical officer or nurse with strong coordination skills (specifically in emergencies).Demonstrable management experience and capacities to coach and train others (people management).Keen interest and basic knowledge in advocacy about health & humanitarian principles / human rights and belief in the advocacy role of MSFPossess the ability to organize and prioritize workload (own and others), using initiative when appropriateGood knowledge of computer/technical skillsStable personality is indispensable to cope with the specific characteristics of the work in difficultGood reporting skills with critical analyzing The incumbent must also be highly flexible with a high degree of independence.Fluency in both spoken and written English All suitably qualified and interested applicants should send their applications letter (letter of motivation) with a detailed CV including certificates and copies of other relevant documents (preferably detailing responsibilities carried out in previous position) in an envelope indicating position applied for on the top to:The Finance and HR Coordinator, Medecins Sans Frontieres - France 2329 Spear Road Kansanga Church Zone,  P. O. Box 2362 Kampala, Uganda.Email: msff-kampala-hr@paris.msf.org

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