Country: Spain
Closing date: 30 Apr 2015
****MISSION:****
Development of the projects currently implemented in Sierra Leone, ensuring appropriateness of actions in respect of Médicos del Mundo (MdM) policies and of the identifications already made.
****GEOGRAPHICAL SCOPE OF INTERVENTION:****
The successful candidate will be based in Madrid, travelling frequently to Sierra Leone.
****ORGANIZATION CHART:****
The successful candidate will be part of the Humanitarian Action - Ebola Unit and will refer to the Unit Coordination and the Technical Team.
****FUNCTIONS:****
Representation, Communication and Positioning
· Represents MdM for all medical related issues and keeps in touch with officials in mission country, other NGOs, national and international organisations, donors, civil and military authorities, as well as with other MdM sections in the country.
· Coordinates common medical actions with the rest of MdM sections present in the mission country.
· Knows and disseminates MdM charter, principles, policies as well as any documents related to medical work of MdM, i.e. protocols, mission Annual Action Plan, Country Policy Paper, and project annual plans.
· Is in close regular contact with HQ regarding medical literatures or updates and keep field medical staff informed and updated.
· Raises awareness and debate on medical ethics.
Project management:
· Is responsible for preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with logistics ensuring that they are done according to guidelines and on time, and ensuring that all procurement policies adhered to.
· Is responsible for the proper management of the pharmacy management in Sierra Leona.
· Is Responsible for submission of all local medical purchase requests to HQ.
· Provides support to field medical staff in project management processes related to medical issues.
· Supervises and assesses progress regarding the project and the medical work at capital level while visiting regularly the field proposing to Head of Mission reorientation strategies, if necessary.
· Participates, together with MCT, in the definition of human and material medical resources needs to ensure the correct implementation of activities.
· Produces, together with teams in field, and submits all medical reports and pharmacy reports, according to Operations Manual.
· Keeps medical documents in database updated.
· Responsible for mission Health Care Policy for N/S, Int´l Staff, and Medical Repatriation policy for mission.
Emergency management:
· Conducts an active, ongoing follow-up of potential medical emergencies in mission country.
· Participates in the periodical update of the Emergency Preparation Plan.
· Proposes exploratory missions based on detected medical or humanitarian needs and resources available.
· Knows and applies rapid assessment tools and procedures for data collection as well as its analysis, i.e. calculation of indicators, target populations, etc.
Security:
· Ensures that security related to medical issues (Bio-security, universal precautions, and health and safety in the workplace) is guaranteed to the highest level possible by implementing all MdM policies ( i.e. use of condoms, needle accidents, etc. )
Team Management
· Ensures the proper management of the staff under his/ her supervision according to MdM vision, policies and values
· Defines and update job profiles and descriptions of all medical related staff.
· Participates in selection and follow up of all medical related staff.
· Contributes to the proper induction of all new staff, ensuring that medical briefings are done with all MdM staff.
· Identifies people showing potential within the staff he/she manages directly
· Assesses training needs for all medical staff proposing training courses.
· Undertakes regular evaluations of all medical related staff in capital and participates in technical evaluation of medical related activity managers in the field.
· Responsible for debriefings and technical evaluations of all medical team members.
· Promotes communication and active participation of all medical staff in the development of mission as well as in MdM values and philosophy.
· Ensures the good diffusion of information to all staff under his/her supervision.
· Ensures that all medical staff promotes and maintains confidentiality regarding medical cases and records.
· Definition and regular update of the health policy for international and national staff, additional to national policies if existing, in accordance with the situation in the country.
****Emergencies****
· Participates in any emergency activity or exploratory visit in or out of the MdM area of work and is prepared to intervene directly if necessary as responsible for all medical related activities and staff.
****Others****
· Is responsible for the medical library of the mission and informs medical field staff of all material available.
· Look after all medical equipment provided
****REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:****
Academic: University degree or diploma. A Master in International Cooperation and/or Humanitarian Aid is desirable.
****REQUIREMENTS:****
Languages: Very high level of spoken and written English
Office pack user level.
****EXPERIENCE:****
The successful candidate must have at least 5 years’ field experience in emergency situations. At least 3 years’ experience in positions with similar responsibility and working on planning, design, management and monitoring of programmes from a NGDO in fragile scenarios, of complex emergencies. Experience in project planning, implementation and evaluation is desirable. Team coordination experience.
****COMPETENCE PROFILE:****
- High organizational capacity and for adaptation to emergency situations.
- Proven capacity for team leadership and management.
- Team work and networking capacity.
- Thoroughness and self-sufficiency at work.
- Strict compliance with the safety protocols established for the country and MdM mission
- Identification with the lines of work, values and mission of Médicos del Mundo.
****AVAILABILITY:****
To join immediately.
How to apply:
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