Job Description (but not limited to)
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Implementation of and participation in exploratory missions and evaluations, on the request of Emergency Desk.
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Definition, implementation (or modification) of the operational strategy of an emergency intervention.
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Identification and management of the means necessary for the implementation of an emergency intervention.
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Coordination and supervision of the emergency medical workforce in the field (LHS, IMS, MoH/Incentives staff).
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Specific Reports on the interventions.
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According to the decision taken by headquarters, the Emergency Medical Coordinator can be asked to coordinate an activity, which is under the responsibility of a Head of Mission in the country where the section is already active.
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The Emergency Medical Coordinator can be asked to intervene within the framework of certain MSF trainings and to take part in international meetings.
Your Profile
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24 months of international field experience with MSF including 12 months in a coordination role, who have had at least one mission in an emergency context with MSF Switzerland.
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The post is open to a person with a medical or para-medical profile.
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Capacity to bring patients and public health at the core of the operation strategy.
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Specific knowledge desired:
- Emergency public health
- Response to epidemics
- Emergency vaccinations
- Response to severely malnourished populations
- Method of investigation, epidemiological monitoring
- Significant experience in general coordination (profile Head of Mission, Medical Coordinator, Project Coordinatorโฆ)
- Expertise in analyses of unstable contexts / crisis situations
- Capacity to quickly evaluate an emergency situation on ground and to propose an appropriate strategy of intervention.
- General knowledge of MSF in emergency management
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Fluency in French and English is essential; knowledge of another language is an asset (Arabic, Spanish and/or Portuguese in particular).
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Leadership & capacity to make priorities.
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Capacity of analysis of Context & program
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Capacity for coordination and organization.
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Diplomacy, broadminded spirit
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Availability, flexibility and mobility
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Capacity to negotiate and make decisions.
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Terms of Employment
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Field-based contract for one year, renewable
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Per-diem on the field at the time of interventions
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Salary according to MSF experience
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Commitment to be available at any time, less than 48 hours maximum; he/she must be reachable in all circumstances
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Duration of the direct interventions on the field: from 4 weeks to 3 months (certain flexibility is asked in the event of needs)