Project Medical Referent – Southwest Omo Zone

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Type of Contract: Full time

Location: Bachuma

Terms of Employment: Fixed term contract

Starting Monthly Gross Salary/Month: 2,710.00 USD

Number of Position: One

Other Benefits: As per the organization policy

Main Purpose of the Position

Organizing and ensuring medical consultations to the target population providing treatment to patients within the scope of his/her medical competencies and referring them when appropriate, according to MSF protocols, procedures and the universal hygiene standards in order to guarantee quality and efficiency of the service provided.

Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Project Coordinator and the rest of team, the Medical Coordinator and MoH partners, defines, implements and monitors medical activities, according to MSF project plans, standards and protocols. Participates in exploratory missions, situation assessments and the development of the project policy, annual plan, budget review and project proposal and reports to donors. Ensures regular contact with MoH and other local medical actors
• Is responsible for the medical data collection, analysis and reporting to the Medical Coordination in the capital in order to ensure a proper monitoring of the program
• Provides technical support to medical personnel in the field through self-knowledge and policies, ensuring compliance with the protocols of MSF medical activities
• Coordinates, supervises, coaches, supports and evaluates the medical team members' performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with MSF protocols and standards as well as MoH protocols
• Plans and supervises, in close coordination with the Project Coordinator, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the medical staff of the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and improve staff capabilities
• Supervises an efficient management of the MSF field pharmacy and medical equipment, in collaboration with the Logistics department and project biomedical service. Monitors consumption and preparation of medical orders to provide drugs, medical materials, medical devices and consumables at all circumstances and avoid stock shortage
• Implements the health policy for international and national staff, providing all prophylactic and preventive necessary measures, structures and emergency plans, managing any medical evacuation in order to ensure MSF staff health

MSF Section/Context-Specific Accountabilities

The Project Medical Referent will be supporting the projects for providing medical leadership, ensuring quality of care and emergency preparedness and response in the identified health facilities. The intervention focuses on Adey Ababa and Jemu Health Centers, which serve 18,082 under-15 children.

Major Activities

Project Design & Monitoring Define, implement, and monitor medical activities (e.g., OPD services, epidemic response, WASH in health facilities) in alignment with MSF protocols and project goals. Ensure adherence to national (MoH) and MSF standards, particularly for under-15 care in Adey Ababa and Jemu Health Centers.

Medical Team Leadership & Capacity Building Supervise, train, and evaluate medical staff (including local MoH teams) to strengthen clinical care, outbreak preparedness, and referral systems.

Epidemic Surveillance & Response Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting on disease trends (e.g., malaria, measles) and coordinate rapid responses to outbreaks in collaboration with MoH and community structures.

Pharmacy & Supply Chain Management Ensure uninterrupted supply of essential medicines and medical equipment to target health centers, avoiding stock ruptures. Monitor consumption and align orders with program needs (e.g., malaria treatments, vaccines).

Staff Health & Safety Implement health policies for MSF staff, including preventive measures and emergency evacuation plans, given the remote and high-risk operational environment in West Omo.

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

Education

• BSc in Medical Doctor
• Renewed and up-to-date professional license

Experience

• 2 years working experience related to the degree and previous experience in MSF in the field or other NGOs

Knowledge

• Computer literacy (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and internet)

Essential Competencies

• Results and quality orientation L2
• Teamwork and cooperation L2
• Behavioural flexibility L2
• Commitment to MSF principles L2
• Stress management L3
• People management and development L3

Language

• Fluent oral and written English is essential; knowledge of other local languages is an asset

Required Skills

• Teamwork
• Stress management
• Behavioral flexibility
• Result and quality orientation

Desired Skills

• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook

How to Apply

If you are interested, please complete the application form.

• Incomplete applications will not be accepted
• Only applications submitted via the application form will be accepted
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
• If you are short-listed, you will be invited to a technical test
• Only the candidates that will pass the technical test will be called for an interview
• Reference checks and verification of professional history will be conducted
• Qualified female applicants are highly encouraged to apply

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, color, or ethnic and national origins, religion, or belief. The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data.

MSF operates a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, abuse of power, and discrimination. Safe recruitment procedures apply, including reference checks and verification of professional history. MSF is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Adherence to MSF Behavioural Commitments is required.

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