Sunday, March 24, 2019

Medical coordinator (M/F)

Employer: Médecins du Monde
Location : Egypt - Cairo



TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the general coordinator, you are responsible for the quality, supervision and coordination of health strategy, project and activities in Egypt.


More specifically, your responsibilities are to :

Program planning and implementation
Contribute to the development of MdM strategy in Egypt together with the general coordinator (needs assessment, strategic planning etc.)
Monitor the timely and effective implementation of activities
Ensure the quality of activities carried out by MdM team, through a participatory approach with MdM team, partners and beneficiaries
Develop, update and approve medical and MHPSS standards, protocols and good practices within the framework of the project, based on MdM tools, and in line with national and international standards
Monitor the public health context and challenges and react to any change by proposing adaptation of the program if necessary
Oversee the monitoring and the evaluation (M&E) of the programme: analyse and report monthly about the medical data of the program and supervise the work of the M&E Officer
Cooperate with the support team (administrative and logistics) to ensure timely and quality support to the programme in terms of HR, logistics and finance



Technical team management
Manage the technical team and organise its activities at operational level
Identify, in coordination with the general coordinator, the technical staffing needs for the programme, draft the job profiles and participate in the recruitment process
With the support of the general coordinator, tackle all issues arising within the team and ensure good working conditions for each team member
Identify the training needs and provide regular update and training to the technical team



Technical support / advice for the program
Promote a public health approach in the programme’s design and implementation
Analyse the national health care system and map initiatives related to MHPSS and refugees’ health needs
Coordinate the activities implemented by the medical team through documentation and gathering of technical information, development of educational materials, etc.
Ensure the technical supervision of all medical/MHPSS staff working for MdM and partners
Promote capitalisation and thus improvement of the quality of MdM practices



Proposal writing and reporting technical reporting
Contribute to new project proposals: intervention logic, description of activities, budget etc.
Write technical part of the reports according to donors’ requirements



External relations
Participate in the negotiation and in the development of agreements with local partners and authorities including Ministry of Health
Represent MdM in meetings with partners and donors
Network with other health actors in Egypt and represent MdM in meetings or health committees
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Status : Employee Contract : Fixed-term contract
Duration : 6 months

Starting date: as soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: 2 984 euro
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 RTT (recovery days) per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year.
Health insurance (60% covered by MdM and 40% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Punctual teleworking agreement (after 6 months)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility

Single posting

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:
Medical doctor
Work experience in public health and ideally in mental health and psychosocial support
Previous experience in working on projects supporting refugees and migrants
Experience in community approach and interculturality
Experience in development programmes and in non-governmental organisations
Experience as trainer
Experience of team management
Experience in needs assessment and programme planning / management
Good knowledge of Egypt health system and experience in coordination with local, public and private actors
Good organizational skills, including time management
Ability to manage priorities and to meet deadlines as well as work under pressure
Ability to take quick decisions according to the context and in coordination with the team
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, ability to take initiatives to changing requirements
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including reporting skills
Ability to listen and to be diplomatic

Languages: Excellent level in English (speaking and writing) compulsory
Arabic and French would be an asset

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





TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
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