OPERATIONAL CELL 1 HEALTH ADVISOR (TESACO) SUPPORT (BASED IN AMMAN)

GENERAL CONTEXT
Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian organization that aids populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, sex, religion, creed or political affiliation. 
 

GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE POST
The overall objective of the TESACO Support is to assist the Cell Health Advisor in the completion of specific delegated tasks as described below to maximize, from a medical perspective, the quality and adjustment of the projects managed by the Cell through technical follow-up and support. This position is to support the portfolio of Operational Cell 1 (CO1) which currently includes the missions of Palestine, Syria, Yemen, and Afghanistan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Technical medical support to the missions
  • Verify the compliance of data entry/importation calendar in the missions, such HMIS or other ad hoc platforms (emergencies), both in terms of timeliness and completeness.
  • Liaise with mission focal person for HMIS to make sure all updates and training needs are met at field level, and support in ensuring that new staff arriving in the projects are acquainted with the program. S/he will also follow up on the technical support needed by the missions from HMIS team in HQ.
  • Contribute to the monitoring of medical activities and makes sure that periodic technical and operational reports are produced (quarterly reports, mid-year review, annual report, typology, etc), including the use of HMIS dashboard of indicators for regular monitoring and evaluation.
  • Help clarifying punctual technical medical doubts/issues upon request by the TESACO and with the support of the Medical Department if necessary.
  • Ensure the dissemination and implementation of recommended measures or new protocols/tools advised by the Technical Referents.
  • Partake in the revision of needs and make sure that the medico-technical materials and bibliography requested by the projects (in addition to the information periodically distributed by the Medical Department) are duly delivered.
  • Guarantee the implementation and promote the use of Telemedicine in the field.
  • Support the Cell and the missions in the implementation of strategic topics (dossiers, innovation, etc.), upon TESACO. Request.
  • Based on needs, and upon TESACO request, field direct support will be planned.
  • Procurement, monitoring, and management of medical supplies
  • Make sure that the choice of medical supplies is adapted to the various projects, and that they are adequate, and their need justified.
  • Follow up on monthly reports sent by mission pharmacists and reviewed by Medical Stock Management Referent (MSM Ref.) and reinforce the implementation of recommendations for improved management of supplies.
  • Take part in the regular med-supply review of the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) related to medical stocks and orders and follow up improvement actions proposed.
  • Guarantee the compliance of agreed schedule and calendar of pharmacy management: inventories, reports and orders.
  • Collaborate with the Supply Unit and Technical Referents in the elaboration of medical orders, ensuring. and supporting upon request – an adequate revision of consumptions and quantities, being acquainted of alerts and big deviations without proper justification. S/he will conduct an oversight of main items and pre-identified sentinel products.
  • Enforce the respect to MSF policies concerning local purchases and external donations.
  • Partake, together with the TESACOs, in the Annual Medical Budget production and its revision, based on stock composition and needs.
  • Ensure adequate management and follow-up of pharmacy incidents together with missions and referents: cold chain rupture, expired/damaged, defective batches, etc.
• General, medical and mission documents 
  • Support the Medco in establishing timeframe and collaboration patterns for the effective review of general, medical and mission key documents.
  • Ensure compliance of the revision schedule of core medical documents according to the Annual Plan.
  • Support the Medco in establishing timeframe and collaboration patterns for the effective review of the documents.
  • Provide orientation for the elaboration/revision of those, based on the advice of Technical Referents and the various reference documents such as Operations Manual, National staff Intersectional remuneration & benefit policy (“Common Frame”), EPREP, Medical Toolkits, Referents visits’ reports, Staff health policy. 
• Staff health 
  • Follows national and international staff health issues and communicate with SHU to follow staff while on mission.
• Other tasks and responsibilities
  • Participate in regular meetings of the Operational Cell , Medical network and TESACO’s meetings and any other upon TESACO’s  request.
  • Collaborate in the briefings and debriefings of medical (and specific non-medical) professionals assigned to the missions in her/his Cells’ portfolio.
  • Punctually support emergent, transversal, and common tasks for the Cell, upon request and TESACO’s approval.
  • Contribute to the revision of PIF or private donors reports as per need.
  • Perform any other task as related and required.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Qualified Medical Doctor or Nurse with experience in pharmacy management and international medical orders. 
• Field experience with MSF at Coordination level, Senior PMR . Previous experience in emergency interventions would be an asset.
• English compulsory.
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet.
• Knowledge of pharmacy tools (iStock), International Medical Order procedures and medical data software ( HMIS/ DHIS2) is a must.

CONDITIONS

• Position based in Amman.
• Full time job.
• Duration: permanent contract subject to a three-month probation period.
• Annual Gross Salary: level HQ-4A (divided in 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy. Subjected to local conditions.
• Travel 40% of the time to the field (on short notice).
• Starting Date: Immediately.

HOW TO APPLY

• To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.
• Closing date: 6th January 2025, 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.