FIELD SIMULATION MOBILE IMPLEMENTER OFFICER

GENERAL CONTEXT

Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical-humanitarian 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.

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.

The MSF movement is built around five operational directorates supported by MSF’s 21 sections, 24 associations and other offices together worldwide. MSF OCBA is one of those directorates. The operations are implemented by field teams and the mission coordination teams; together with the organizational units based in Barcelona, Athens and decentralised in Nairobi, Dakar and Amman. The field operations are guided and supported by 5 Operational Cells, the Emergency Unit and other departments supporting operations.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Simulation is the science and methodology of creating a realistic situation or environments similar to reality, to provoke experiences that allow persons, in a controlled and safe space, to practice, learn, reflect, design, test or to gain understanding of systems or/and human actions.

Therefore, at MSF we are very interested in using simulation to build competences, but also to reflect on and solve those questions, challenges and problems that we face in our day-to-day work, in order to define new ways of doing things and bring about positive changes at the level of individuals, teams and the organisation itself. In order to take advantage of the benefits of this methodology, we are working to integrate simulation into our daily work in the organization at all levels.

Taking in consideration the growing interest in the use of simulation in MSF and the recognized evidence-based benefits of simulation, MSF Field Simulation TIC is continuously working to support the gradual increase in the use of simulation in MSF aiming at to positively contribute to the quality of humanitarian medical assistance MSF provides to the population.

This will be done by working in three main areas and pillars:

• Continue capacity building activities, as well as the development of learning solutions to design, organise, facilitate and implement simulation programmes following best practices.
• Continue to progressively integrate simulation into different identified MSF ecosystems (systems and processes), to contribute to the reflection, improvement and innovation of its medical-humanitarian activities.
• MSF will continue to explore innovative uses of simulation in the field and at headquarters for the benefit of individuals, teams and the organization itself.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this position is to implement / supports implementation Training of simulation facilitators, simulation programs and supports the process of integrating simulation in day to day to support field operations.

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

This position will be hierarchically and functionally accountable to Program manager of the TIC Simulation.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Preparation of the field visits:

• Prepare a schedule of field visits with the projects adapted to each field context with the support of the Capacity building and deployments technician.
• Plan and prepare with field teams the visit for the implementation of the simulation activities/programmes, based on the needs identified by the field.
• Participate in the design of field scenarios.

At field level:

• Implement the Training of simulation facilitators at field level.
• Identify, together with the field teams, areas where the project could use simulation-based on the project activities and needs.
• Support the field teams in planning a simulation program with the support of the capacity building and deployments technician.
• Integrate simulation activities adapted to the needs and context of the field.

Follow up and others:

• Implements/supports follow-up activities of simulation programs implemented/planned in the field with the support of the capacity building and deployments technician.
• Participate in supporting the trained local facilitators.
• Promotes and makes visible the benefit of simulation in the field.
• Participates in data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Member of the MSF Field Simulation COP and the platform.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Medical degree or nursing diploma with experience in MSF Field experience or other Medical organization. At least 2 years experience as a manager and in emergencies interventions in an asset.
• Experience in facilitating simulation-based learning programs.
• Qualified training or certification in simulation and facilitation is an asset.
• Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring simulation-based learning programs in academic and/or professional settings; especially in the medical area is an asset.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environment.
• Experience on developing learning programs/activities and / or carrying similar tasks described above.
• English and French is a must. Spanish and/or Arabic are very much valued.

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles.
• Cross-cultural Awareness.
• Behavioural Flexibility.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Strategic vision.
• Results and Quality Orientation.
• Service Orientation.
• Initiative and Innovation.
• Teamwork and Cooperation.

CONDITIONS

• Homebased with frequent field visits up to 80%.
• Full-time work.
• Duration estimated of 1 year. Contract modality according to local legal framework.
• Annual gross salary: IRP2 level 4 (divided into 12 monthly payments) + secondary benefits based on MSF OCBA Reward Policy. Subjected to local conditions.
• Starting date: immediately.