Medical Coordinator – Afghanistan

Location: Afghanistan

Closing date2 Dec 2021
Starting date: 01/01/2022

Duty station: Kabul and Kandahar with visit to other Provinces based on needs
Contract duration: 6 months, renewableGeneral purpose of the position
In close collaboration with the Country Director, the Programme Coordinator and the HQ Medical Referent, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according toorganization charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population. Furthermore, the Medical Coordinator provides technical inputs to the health and Nutrition strategy and programme development at Mission level.

Main responsibilities and tasks

o Responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the medical content of the organization country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved

o With support and training from Head of Mission and HQ Medical Referent, continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where organization is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk

o Coordinate with the HQ Medical Referent for the support and actively participation into design, writing and validation of the project proposals (technical side) to be submitted to international donors and private foundation, according to the mission strategy and in collaboration with Program Coordinator and Technical Coordinators

o Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results

o Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols

o Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required

o Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results

o In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department

o Represent organization before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions

o Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs

Required profile and experience

Education

o Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies.
o Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

Professional Experience

o Minimum 5 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environment
o Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in related subjects
o Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.
o Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring
o Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.
o Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities
o Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

Professional Requirements
o Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
o Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality
o Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (pro-active)
o Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)
o Ability to integrate and work well within multi-ethnic and multicultural teams
o Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
o Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

Languages
Excellent written and spoken English**

Personal Requirements
o Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
o Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
o Excellent analytical skills
o Excellent Monitoring and Evaluation skills with the ability to develop tools, collect data and Analyse trends
o Strong diplomatic skills to coordinate and work with various Stakeholders, Donors and the Cluster system
o Experience of working in complex emergency setting involving protracted crisis and internal displacement
o Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office (including MS Word, Excel, Power-point or other presentation software, Outlook and Skype)
o Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of organization.

How to apply
Submit your CV and Motivation Letter to: xxxxxxx@xxxxxxx.com

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