Medecins Sans Frontieres – Switzerland, Dadaab Programme
Medical Team Leader (MTL)
Based in Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Project Summary:
MSF provides a full package of medical care through 4 primary
health care units and 1 hospital (200 beds) with 24 hour emergency and OT.
Health services include curative, preventative, nutritional activities and emergency preparedness and intervention with partners.
The selected candidate will be reporting technically to the
Medical Coordinator and hierarchically to the Field Coordinator.
He/she will be responsible of the overall management of medical
activities of the Dagahaley Refugee Camp project.
Location: 25% Nairobi and 75% in
Dagahaley according to the needs.
Start date: October 15th 2012
Package: Attractive salary package on offer with
additional benefits including comprehensive health cover.
Supportive learning environment within a large, dynamic International Medical Humanitarian Organization.
Contract duration: 12 months fixed term
contract with possibility of extension based on performance.
Main Tasks include:
- Overview
and coordination of all medical activities at field level including
Primary Health Care, Outreach, Hospital and Emergency response.
- The
MTL works in collaboration with the field team to ensure quality of all
medical activities in accordance with the MSF protocols and MSF
guidelines.
- The
MTL is the medical representative in the field and assists the Field Co
with stakeholder relations and attendance and/or communication at official
medical meetings.
- He/she
provides support and guidance to the Hospital Director, FMA and the
Outreach Supervisor
Requirements:
- Recognized
Medical Doctor or paramedical diploma/degree
- 2
years post graduate experience related to the diploma /degree (preferably
pediatrics and maternity)
- Basic
epidemiological background
- Previous
experience as Field Coordinator or Medical Field Referent with INGO
- A
minimum of 1 year experience with MSF preferably or with other INGO
- Health/project
Management experience desirable,
- Registered
and licensed to practise by the Kenya Medical and Dentists Board.
- Strong
interpersonal skills, strong initiative, able to handle complex
assignments with proactive attitude, organized, autonomous and attentive
to details.
- Due
to the nature of the work, an ability to speak Somali will be a strong
advantage
If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV,
motivation letter, copies of certificates/diplomas and registration documents,
mentioning on the envelope “Medical Team Leader” to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
or
Deliver the application to:
The Medical Coordinator
MSF Switzerland, Kenya Mission
P.O. Box 25091 – 00603
Lavington, Nairobi
or
Deliver the application to:
Field Coordinator
MSF Office
MSF Office
Dagahaley Refugee Camp
Applications must be received on or before October 7th 2012.
Applications must be received on or before October 7th 2012.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
