INTERSOS Medical Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

INTERSOS Medical Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-49-3309

Duty station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Starting date: 02/01/2023

Contract duration: 12 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Deputy Medical Coordinator

Dependents: Non-family duty station

General context of the project

According to the Nigeria Humanitarian Response Plan 2022, 8.4 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance in the north-east and north-west of the country, with the majority of them being women and children who are facing significant protection risks. The people in need is likely to increase due to continuation of insecurity in the intervention areas with IDPs fleeing to relatively safer places.

INTERSOS has been rendering humanitarian responses in Nigeria since 2016, providing life-saving support from the most affected communities such as health and nutrition, covid-19 response and vaccination, protection, food security and livelihoods, shelter, access to clean water and sanitation, camp coordination, and common warehouse management.

General purpose of the position

The Medical Coordinator will, in collaboration with the Medical Department, Programme Coordinator and the Head of Mission, lead the defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission, and to provide technical oversight and medical quality assurance of the programmes.

Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Take a leading role in guiding the design of new health, nutrition and Covax programmes, and ensuring quality assurance of on-going health and nutrition programmes, including medical and non-medical commodities.

Ensure strong coordination with other sectors to contribute to the integrated approach.

Main responsibilities and tasks

Responsible for leading the Mission’s health emergency preparedness, capacity, and response strategy, including the COVID-19 response strategy to ensure safety of staff and beneficiaries, and continuity of the Mission’s programmes amidst the pandemic.

Responsible for representing INTERSOS externally in the Health and Nutrition sectoral coordination meetings, and with UN agencies, INGOs, MOH and other government directorates.

Design project proposals for international donors and private foundations, in collaboration with the HQ Medical Department.

In liaison with the H/Q based Health Advisor, the Medical Coordinator is responsible for defining and guiding the Mission’ on health and nutrition strategy, including monitoring and updating the medical and nutrition content of the Mission’s policies, guidelines, standards and SOPs for medical and nutrition programming.

In liaison with Program/Project Managers and other coordinators, lead in translating the identified health and nutrition needs into a strategic vision and objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved.

The Medical Coordinator has the overall responsibility for the appropriateness and quality of medical and nutrition interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centered activities

Continuously monitor the medical, nutrition and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk

Responsible for

the supervision and monitoring of the medical and nutrition technical aspects, humanitarian needs, and in coordination with the program/project managers - to identify the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analyzing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results

In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication)

Coach and directly support the medical and nutrition teams in the quality implementation of the medical and nutrition activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of the Ministry of Health, Health Sector and the Nutrition Sector.

Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols.

Responsible for enforcing best practices in Medical Supply Chain Management, including that there is adequate stock of medical and non-medical supplies.

Responsible for supervising the pharmacy inventories by supporting the Pharmacy manager in a way that wastes such as due to expiry dates is well controlled.

Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests.

Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects.

Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required

Three Key Deliverables:

Good external relations outcome is a key performance indicator for the position.

Number of successful proposals/projects is a critical success indicator for this mission.

The Mission’s public health emergency preparedness and response capacity.

Required profile and experience

Education

Advanced University Degree in Medicine or other Paramedical Studies

Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a Degree in Public Health

Professional Experience

Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in a similar role in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments

Previous experience in Nigeria and/or Western and Central Africa is an asset

Professional Requirements

Sound personal organizational skills, including time management, ability to meet deadlines, multi-tasking, prioritization of tasks, and working under pressure

Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international multiethnic and multicultural environment

Proven management and leadership skills.

Ability to deliver high-quality work in short periods of time

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to respond to changing nature of humanitarian context and operational difficulties in the field

Languages

Proficiency in English (conversation, reading and writing) required

Multi-language knowledge desirable

Personal Requirements

Willingness to accept basic living standard and frequent field missions

Ability to establish collaborative relationships with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders

Strong attitude to take initiative, work autonomously and achieve effective results

Respect of INTERSOS mission and values.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; INTERSOS Medical Coordinator Jobs in Nigeria


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