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EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING (ERT) MEDICAL LEAD FACILITATOR

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Full Time
Operations

 

 

Do your skills and experience not precisely match the requirements? MSF-OCBA is an organization committed to promoting diversity and equity by providing equal access to professional opportunities. We understand that women, people of colour, indigenous individuals, members of the LGTBI+ community, and other underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all the requirements. At MSF-OCBA, we strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and genuine workplace. Therefore, if you're interested in this position but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the selection criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the ideal candidate for this or other positions.

 

GENERAL CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international independent medical humanitarian action-driven organization, which offers assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. The MSF movement is built around six operational directorates supported by MSF’s 21 sections, 24 associations and other offices together worldwide.

 

MAIN PURPOSE

Lead and co-facilitate Emergency Response Training (ERT) sessions to strengthen MSF-OCBA’s capacity for effective emergency response. Adapt and deliver medical-focused training content using participatory methodologies to enhance decision-making, coordination, and operational leadership in high-pressure contexts.

 

JOB OVERVIEW

The Medical Lead Facilitator plays a key role in MSF-OCBA’s emergency preparedness strategy by delivering and continuously improving ERT programs. This includes adapting content to diverse operational realities, facilitating interactive sessions (face-to-face and online), and ensuring alignment with MSF protocols and adult learning principles.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS

1. Training Design & Content Development

  • Review and update training materials to ensure alignment with MSF protocols and evolving field realities.
  • Adapt content and methodologies for diverse participant profiles and delivery formats (face-to-face and online).
  • Integrate mission-specific scenarios and real-life examples into modules for contextual relevance.

 

2. Training Delivery & Facilitation

  • Lead and co-facilitate ERT sessions using participatory, adult-learning approaches.
  • Ensure effective coordination with Ops/Log Lead Facilitator and support teams during training delivery.
  • Provide real-time feedback to participants to reinforce learning and operational application.

 

3. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement

  • Collect and synthesize participant feedback to assess training relevance and impact.
  • Analyze participant performance and engagement to identify strengths and gaps.
  • Propose enhancements to training materials based on feedback and best practices.

 

4. Reporting & Documentation

  • Prepare comprehensive post-training reports, including observations and recommendations.
  • Document insights and innovative methods for long-term improvement of ERT programs.

 

5. Additional Support

  • Support other OCBA learning programs (e.g., FC/PMR or ERT content review and creation) when ERT sessions are not scheduled.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education

  • Degree in Medicine, Public Health, or related field.

 

Experience

  • Minimum 2 years as Medical Coordinator (MedCo) or Project Medical Referent (PMR) within MSF-OCBA.
  • Proven experience in emergency response missions and training facilitation.
  • Previous experience in field missions with MSF.
  • Experience facilitating training sessions.
  • Knowledge of MSF medical protocols, emergency preparedness and adult learning principles.
  • English and French are mandatory; Spanish will be considered an asset.

 

CONDITIONS

  • Position based in any MSF-OCBA Hub: Amman, Bogotá, Dakar, Nairobi, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla or Madrid. With frequent field visits (Approximately 20–25% of the time). Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.).
  • On average, one training session per month. Estimated 7- 8 sessions over 9 months.
  • Duration of position: Temporary position: 9 months.
  • Full-time position.
  • Annual gross salary: level HQ-3B (divided in 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy.
  • Starting date: January 26th, 2026.

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
  • Closing date: January 13th, 2026, 23:59 CET (Central European Time).

 

MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

 

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.

 

Médecins Sans Frontières, as a responsible employer, under the¨Ley General de la Discapacidad de 2013 (LGD)¨ invite those persons with a recognized disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above-mentioned position.

 

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