MM11400
DEPUTY PROJECT MEDICAL REFERENT
Level 11
Reports to (Hierarchical)
Project Medical Referent
Reports to (Functional)
Project Medical Referent
Job Family
Medical and Paramedical
Main Purpose
Supporting the Project Medical Referent through delegated tasks and responsibilities including defining, planning, and monitoring of medical activities and in the coordination of resources required to en-sure quality of care provided by MSF.
Accountabilities
- Support the PMR in the overall functioning of the medical programs in the project through delegated tasks and fully assuming the PMR responsibilities and accountabilities in case of absence.
- Monitor and evaluate medical programs and regularly suggest improvements if needed.
- Visit the project sites regularly in consultation with PMR to support health teams and to ensure compliance with MSF protocols and guidelines.
- Participate in exploratory missions and situation assessments to identify healthcare needs when required.
- Assist the PMR in the annual planning process, budget review, project proposal and reports to donors.
- Responsible for ensuring that the HR requirements (recruitment, training, evaluation, leave management, etc.) are met for the medical team in the project.
- Representation of MSF with MoH and other health partners as delegated by the PMR/MTL.
- Assist in the collection, analysis and reporting of health data in the projects.
- Assist PMR in pharmacy management and in the international medical order management.
- Substitute doctors, nurses and paramedical staff if necessary.
- Assist the PMR in the correct implementation of staff health policies at project level.
- Perform any other relevant tasks assigned by his/her supervisors as necessary.
Education
- Medical doctor or nursing or paramedical degree. Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of work experience related to the degree/diploma.
- Diverse and strong health knowledge including at least 1 year working in humanitarian settings with MSF (or another humanitarian organization) in the field.
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.