Medical Coordinator – Various destinations

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-999-3241

Duty station: Various destinations

Starting date: 01/01/2023

Contract duration: 12 months (with 4 months probation period)

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: to be defined

Dependents: According to the country of assignment

General context of the project

According to the country of assignment​

General purpose of the position

Participate in the definition, planning and monitoring of nutrition activities and programs in accordance with INTERSOS protocols, as well as in the coordination of human and material resources necessary to ensure the quality of care provided by INTERSOS.

Assume responsibility for the coordination of nutrition activities in the mission.

Main responsibilities and tasks

In collaboration with the Project Managers and the rest of the team, he/she defines, implements and monitors nutrition activities according to INTERSOS project plans and mission strategy, standards and protocols. Participates in exploratory missions, situation assessments (providing technical inputs and recommendations for new and ongoing interventions in the country and defining operational priorities), and development of policy, annual plan, budget review and project proposals, and reports to donors;

In coordination with the Project Managers, establish and maintain regular and collaborative relationships with donors, local authorities, partners, nutrition actors, stakeholders and other organizations working in the target areas;

Proactively participate in relevant sectoral group meetings and cross-sectoral coordination meetings in the field, contributing to the development of guidelines, standards, tools and strategies;

Responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of nutrition data to the provincial and national coordination, through the proper use of internal databases and monitoring tools to ensure adequate project monitoring;

Under the supervision of the Headquarters Medical Unit, provide technical support to field staff through self-knowledge and policy, ensuring compliance with INTERSOS protocols;

Coordinate, supervise, coach, support and evaluate the performance of nutrition team members to improve the nutrition components of projects and ensure compliance with INTERSOS protocols and standards;

Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the Project Managers, the associated processes (recruitment, training, onboarding, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the nutrition staff of the projects to ensure both the size and quantity of knowledge required and the improvement of staff capacity;

Oversee effective management of nutrition materials, in collaboration with the logistics department;

In close coordination with Project Managers and clusters, develop and implement functional and effective internal and external guidance and coordination mechanisms in the field.

Required profile and experience

Education

Master’s degree in medicine or other allied health field. Specialization in tropical medicine or a degree in public health desirable​

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience as a Medical Referrer in the humanitarian sector, particularly in fragile and unstable environments.
• Previous experience in nutrition.

Professional Requirements

• Essential computer skills (Word, Excel and Internet)
• Demonstrate experience with compliance and reporting to various funders
• Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
• Strategic vision
• Quality and results orientation
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices

Languages

• Fluent English (spoken, read, written)
• Knowledge of French or Italian is an asset

Personal Requirements

• Ability to adapt to simple living conditions, dry hot/very hot climate and security constraints
• Organizational, management and planning skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and partnership approach