MM06100
MISSION SPECIALIZED ACTIVITY MANAGER
Level 11
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Medical Coordinator
Reports to (Functional)
Medical Coordinator
Job Family
Medical and Paramedical
Main Purpose
Ensuring the proper functioning and coordination of a (para) medical activity in the Mission (Mental health, Patient Support, Health Promotion, etc.) and providing support to the Project Activity Managers, according to MSF’s protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities and to improve the health condition of the population
Accountabilities
- Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the proper functioning of a medical or paramedical activity at mission level according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures, ensuring the implementation of the activity (education and counseling sessions, defaulter tracing, strengthening of support groups, linking with social actors, community awareness activities, etc.)
- Participating in the definition of strategies, protocols and activities of the mission and the projects for his/her activity by assessing mission needs according to the changing medical needs and context (including definition of log frame and budget) and developing tools (e.g. training materials, counseling and education protocols, flyers, flipcharts, games)
- Monitoring and evaluating the activity at mission level by defining indicators, following up tools and designing contingency plans in collaboration with the Project Activity Managers (if required)
- Functionally supervising the Project Activity Managers concerned and providing technical support through regular project visits. Ensuring consistency and promotes cross-learning among the projects
- Participating in close collaboration with the HR Department and with Project Activity Managers, in the associated HR processes for staff involved in his/her activity (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, detection of potential, development and internal communication) in order to ensure having the appropriate team in terms of size, capabilities and skills
- Supporting the HoM and Medco in representing MSF before the Ministry of Health and other (inter)national partners for any issue concerning the area of responsibility such as national roll-out of area strategies and lobbying for adequate human resources
- Compiling and analysing the data coming from the projects in order to contribute to the mission’s reporting. Documenting lessons learned on activities and operational research in this field
Education
Related University degree (e.g. psychology/ counseling/ social sciences/ communication/ health promotion/ educational sciences)
Experience
Essential, working experience of at least two years in related jobs and of at least one year with MSF as an activity manager
Language Level Description
B2 Independent User
Vantage or upper intermediate
- Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
- Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
- Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Technical Skills
This job doesn't have technical skills.
Transversal Competencies
Commitment to MSF’s Principles
Demonstrates loyalty, awareness and respect for MSF’s values
- Expresses his/her interest by talking/asking/giving informed opinions about MSF’s activities.
- Expresses he/she wants to work with MSF because of its principles and mission.
- Overtly expresses his/her satisfaction at belonging to MSF and defends MSF’s social mission.
- Refers to beneficiaries* when speaking about his/her own work.
- Always transmits a positive image of MSF in front of both colleagues and external people.
- Translates the principles of MSF into actions.
Behavioural Flexibility
Facilitates and helps to bring about changes in others
- Sets up mechanisms that can minimise the impact of an “expected change” on others, for instance, a good briefing.
- Communicates and provides information even when he/she is not the team leader.
Results and Quality Orientation
Improves performance and sets ambitious and realistic goals
- Strives to continually improve work methods.
- Suggests news ways of increasing efficiency in his/her field of action.
- Demonstrates a continuous learning attitude.
- Sets as an objective the improvement of the process.
Teamwork and Cooperation
Encourages, engages and motivates people to work as a team
- Shows he/she values the experience and input of other team members through empathetic communication.
- Makes decisions taking into account how they affect the team.
- Actively seeks input from team members to define how they will work together.
- Makes sure the common objective is known and supported by all the team.
- Works to achieve cohesion and a spirit of cooperation in the team.
- Involves the team in the decision-making process that may affect all its members.
People Management and Development
Gives feedback and sets limits
- Informs and gives feedback about results achieved by the team.
- Individually rectifies ineffective behaviour through constructive feedback.
- Acknowledges the positive performance of his/her collaborators, using suitable techniques for the follow-up appraisal.
- Manages any discrepancies between team members’ expectations and the reality of their situation.
- Is approachable and makes time for all team members.