| Médecins Sans Frontières recruits 01 Operational Cell2 -Based Health Advisor (Tesaco) Support | |
| Description de l’offre OPERATIONAL CELL2 -BASED HEALTH ADVISOR (TESACO) SUPPORT (BASED IN DAKAR) SN Full Time Medical GENERAL CONTEXT Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. The MSF movement is built around six operational directorates. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona and decentralized in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 5 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations. OBJECTIVE OF THE POST The overall objective of the TESACO Support is to assist the Health Advisor in the completion of specific delegated tasks as described below in order to maximize, from a medical perspective, the quality and adjustment of the projects managed by the Cell through technical follow-up and support. This position is to support the portfolio of Operational Cell 2 (CO2) which currently includes the Sahelian missions of Mali, Niger and Nigeria, and pharmacy support to Operational Cell 3 (CO3) S/he is part of the Operational Cell, reports hierarchically and functionally to the TESACO2 who will provide him/her with guidance, supervision and development of professional competences. S/he supports the TESACO in being globally acquainted and up-to-date with the projects. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS The functions of the TESACO Support include: Technical medical support to the missions • Verify the compliance of data entry/importation calendar in the missions, such HMIS or other ad hoc platforms (emergencies), both in terms of timeliness and completeness. • Liaise with mission focal person for HMIS to make sure all updates and training needs are met at field level, and support in ensuring that new staff arriving in the projects are acquainted with the programme. S/he will also follow up on the technical support needed by the missions from HMIS team in HQ. • Contribute to the monitoring of medical activities and make certain that periodic technical and operational reports are produced (quarterly reports, mid-year review, annual report, typology, etc). • Help clarifying punctual technical medical doubts/issues upon request by the TESACO and with the support of the Medical Department if necessary. • Ensure the dissemination and implementation of recommended measures or new protocols/tools advised by the Technical Referents. • Partake in the revision of needs and make sure that the medico-technical materials and bibliography requested by the projects (in addition to the information periodically distributed by the Medical Department) are duly delivered. • Guarantee the implementation and promote the use of Telemedicine in the field. • Support the Cell and the missions in the implementation of strategic topics (dossiers, innovation, etc.), upon request by the TESACO. • Based on needs, and upon request of TESACO, field direct support will be planned Procurement, monitoring and management of medical supplies • Make sure that the choice of medical supplies is adapted to the various projects, and that they are adequate and their need justified. • Follow up on monthly reports sent by mission pharmacists and reviewed by Medical Stock Management Referent (MSM Ref.), and reinforce the implementation of recommendations for improved management of supplies. • Take part in the regular med-supply review of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to medical stocks and orders, and follow up improvement actions proposed. • Guarantee the compliance of agreed schedule and calendar of pharmacy management: inventories, reports and orders. • Collaborate with the Supply Unit and Technical Referents in the elaboration of medical orders, ensuring – and supporting upon request – an adequate revision of consumptions and quantities, being acquainted of alerts and big deviations without proper justification. S/he will conduct an oversight of main items and pre-identified sentinel products. • Enforce the respect to MSF policies concerning local purchases and external donations. • Partake, together with the TESACOs, in the Annual Medical Budget production and its revision, based on stock composition and needs. • Ensure adequate management and follow-up of pharmacy incidents together with missions and referents: cold chain rupture, expired/damaged, defective batches, etc. General medical reference documents (National staff health policy – NSHP –, Expat health & MedEvac, EPP, Welcome to the mission…): • Ensure compliance of the revision schedule of core medical documents according to the Annual Plan. • Support the MedCo in establishing timeframe and collaboration patterns for the effective review of the documents. • Provide orientation for the elaboration/revision of those, based on the advice of Technical Referents and the various reference documents such as Operations Manual, National staff Intersectional remuneration & benefit policy (“Common Frame”), EPP template, Medical Toolkits, Referents visits’ reports, etc. Other tasks and responsibilities: • Participate in regular meetings of the Operational Cell and any other upon request by the TESACO. • Collaborate in the briefings and debriefings of medical (and specific non-medical) professionals assigned to the missions in her/his Cells’ portfolios. • Punctually support emergent, transversal and common tasks for both Cells, upon request and approval of TESACO. • Contribute to the revision of PIF or private donors reports as per need. • Take part in the medical on-call system of HQ. • Perform any other task as related and required. To note that validation and accountability of all these tasks lays on the TESACO. Unexpected situations or emergencies could require specific occasional support that will be validated by the concerned TESACO upon evaluation of its impact on on-going regular tasks and activities. SELECTION CRITERIA Education and experience o Qualified Medical Doctor or Nurse with experience in pharmacy management o Field experience with MSF at Coordination level is desirable o Previous experience in emergency interventions would be an asset o English and French compulsory; fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is highly recommended o Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet o Knowledge of pharmacy tools (Isystock), International Medical Order procedures and medical data software (HMIS) is a must Competencies o Commitment to MSF’s principles o Cross-cultural awareness o Behavioural flexibility o Analytical thinking o Strategic vision o Results and quality orientation o Service orientation o Planning and organizing o Teamwork and cooperation Others o Flexibility with working hours POST CONDITIONS • Based in Dakar at the Médecins Sans Frontières OCBA decentralized Office with travel to the fields 20% of the time • Full-time job • Commitment: 2 years • Annual gross salary: HQ based on Dakar (HQ) Salary Scale • Practical working conditions while in the field are as per the MSF-OCBA guideline. • Starting date: February 15th, 2022 HOW TO APPLY • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter • Closing date: December 23rd, 2021, 23:59 CET (Central European Time) MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, 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. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks. Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position. | |
| COMMENT POSTULER ? HOW TO APPLY • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter • Closing date: December 23rd, 2021, 23:59 CET (Central European Time) https://careers.msf-applications.org/job/OPERATIONAL-CELL2-BASED-HEALTH-ADVISOR-%28TESACO%29-SUPPORT-%28BASED-IN-DAKAR%29/737384702/ |