Medical field coordinator Mediterranean project (M/F)

Job posted by: Doctors of the World UK- Medecins du Monde (MDM) - - Mon, 3 Aug 2015

Job Details:

Organisation: Doctors of the World UK- Medecins du Monde (MDM) -

Deadline Tue, 3 Nov 2015

Job type: Contract

Location:

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The Medical Field Coordinator works under the direct responsibility of the General Coordinator.

He/She ensures the effective implementation of MdM activities on the boat in coordination with the Partners of the program and creates strong communication between teams on the boat and the coordination on the ground.

For more than 30 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in 41 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.

The crossing of the Mediterranean Sea by irregular migrants is a phenomenon that has existed for over 20 years (UNHCR). Since then, the escalation of conflicts, in particular in the Middle East and the hardening of home and protection policies in European countries exacerbate this phenomenon.

- Participation in program planning

Act as a focal point for all MdM’s activities in the field.

Oversee on a regular basis the implementation of the activities on the boat, and report to the General Coordinator any issue of concern.

Support the Medical team in monitoring the project activities and outputs against project logframes, timeframes and budgets.

Prepare internal and external reporting (financial and narrative) for MdM and donors, in close coordination with the Coordination Team.

Participate in the reporting process and the preparation of new proposals.

Participate to the development of the general strategy of the MdM activities, within the coordination team.

Ensure that the medical activities are effectively addressing the health problems of the population

- Human Resources Management

Be the general manager of the team of the boat (9 pax).

Define the general organisation of the boat and the organisation chart in terms of HR in coordination with the General Coordinator.

Ensure briefing and follow up of teams on the boat.

Organize regular team meetings to ensure good information flow and maintain proper communication between different departments on the boat.

- Technical support to medical teams and quality control

Support and manage the medical team.

Ensure that protocols and guidelines are in place and in line with MDM’s policies and national legislations and practices

Ensure the overall coherence of medical activities

Supervise and follow-up the medical activities’ implementation

Ensure the exchange of medical and technical information within the team

Provide technical support to medical team

Ensure that the medical facilities are provided with the appropriate medical equipment, material and drugs for the proper implementation of the services

- Project activities

Ensure that medical data are properly collected, analysed and timely reported

Follow-up the triage of rescued migrant population.

Follow-up technical indicators for program monitoring and reporting

Check the quality and follow-up the supply of medical equipment in collaboration with the logistician on the ground.

Update the MDM list of essential drugs in case of unforeseen changes in the morbidity trend

Provide timely and accurate information to the Logistics/Finance Department for the procurement of medical materials

Supervise the central pharmacy activities (consumptions, orders and inventory) in collaboration with the logistic team

- Communication and representation

Upon request, is able to respond to media requests in the field, in link with the communication department in Paris HQ and with the communication officer.

Coordinate and represent MDM with the relevant health actors or authorities on medical related issues and under delegation of the General Coordinator.

Liaise with other health agencies providing health services to ensure continuity of care for the patients referred from and to MdM clinics

This list of activities is not exhaustive and may change depending on the situation.

Professional experience :
Experience in a similar position
Clinique experience
Experience in supervision and team management, if possible abroad
Experience in negotiations and relations with local partners and authorities
Experience in project management

Required Skills:
Medical degree (doctor, nurse, midwife)
Good management and communication qualities
Ability to classify and to manage priorities
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Organisational skills, rigor
Knowledge of Windows environment (Word, Excel...)

Appreciated qualifications:
Experience in projects funded by international donors
Experience in mental health, reproductive health, protection and migration project an asset
Knowledge of migration flows in Mediterranean Sea an asset



Languages: English (spoken - written - read); Italian, Arabic or Farsi are assets

You are committed to MdM’s values as an organisation and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.


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