Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an international, private, non-governmental, non-profit humanitarian organization. Our organization offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters, to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. We have been working in Nigeria since February 1996. A Memorandum of Understanding between Medecins Sans Frontieres and the Federal Government of Nigeria facilitates this. We are at present co-operating with the Federal Ministry of Health, State and Local Government departments of health on various health projects.
Medical Activity Manager (MAM) NERU
Main objective and responsibility of the position
Defining, coordinating and monitoring the medical activities under his/her responsibility according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition of the target population.
Description of the responsibilities/activities
- Coordinating, assessing and supervising the proper functioning of the medical activities (Measles, cholera, meningitis, mobile clinics etc.), according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures and through the correct compilation and analysis of medical data regarding patients’ health conditions.
- Participating in the definition of annual planning and budget for the project and in the follow up of the programs / project. Supervising and ensuring that medical activities objectives under his/her responsibility are achieved, reporting to the technical referent any problem arising in the service
- Checking all administrative procedures related to patients’ follow-up (individual card filling, registers, paper exit, discharge, transfers …) are carried out correctly and according to MSF procedures.
- Ensuring an efficient pharmacy management and monitoring the rational use of them.
- In coordination with the project biomedical service supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating future needs.
- Preparing the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities under his/her responsibility, and identifying and reporting to the line manager, non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.)
- Coordinating and monitoring the daily working plan of the team under his/her responsibility (absent personnel, vacations, tracking leaves …). Participating in shifts and replaces a doctor, if necessary
- Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to improve staff capabilities and to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required.
- Participating in the monthly reports according to guidelines (i.e. SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc.).
REQUIREMENTS (QUALIFICATIONS):
Education:
- Duly certified and licensed medical degree from a recognized institution is essential.
- Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies.
Experience:
- Essential 2 years working experience related to the diploma/degree.
- Essential 2 years working experience in a supervisory role.
- Previous field experience with MSF or other INGO is highly desirable.
Languages:
English language, verbal and written.
Verbal fluency in Hausa language desirable.
Knowledge:
Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and internet)
Competencies:
- Strategic Vision L2
- Leadership L2
- People Management and Development L3
- Service Orientation L3
- Teamwork and Cooperation L4
Method of Application
Submit Application Letter, latest Curriculum Vitae (CV), and photocopies of all necessary credentials (including NYSC certificate) with telephone contact details (daytime) in an envelope (specify on the envelope – Application for the post of MAM –NERU Project) to the address below:
Human Resources Coordinator,
Médecins sans Frontieres – Holland,
OR
to any of MSF OCA Projects offices in Benue, Sokoto and Zamfara states.
No. 11, First Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja
OR
through email to: [email protected] with MAM as subject.
Only complete applications will be considered.
Note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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