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: Project Medical Referent (PMR)
Code: SR-29-1482
Duty station: Erbil, with frequent movements to Ninawa and Salahul-Din Governorates, Iraq
The duty station will be shared between 30% Erbil, 40% Ninawa and 30% Salahul-Din
Starting date: 18/05/2020
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Hierarchically: Program Manager or Project Manager. Technically: Medical Coordinator
Supervision of: Health project staff (Medical Activity Mangers in charge of NCD clinic and the COVID 19 Response)
Dependents: N/A
General context of the project
INTERSOS has been present in Iraq since 2003 and currently operates across Ninewa, Salah Al Din (SAD), Kurdistan (KRI) Governorates. INTERSOS thematic sectors of intervention are Health, Protection, and Education in Emergency (EiE). INTERSOS main office is in Erbil while the other 3 sub-offices are located in Tikrit (SAD), Hamam Al Alil (South Ninewa) and Mosul. At the end of 2018, INTERSOS had over 250 national staff, 15 expert expat staff and over 250 volunteers working in the delivery of its humanitarian programs in Iraq across the mentioned sectors.
In Health sector, INTERSOS provides free and integrated primary health care (PHC) services to conflict-affected population by ensuring the availability of essentials medicines and outreach health services. PHCCs rehabilitation, provision of drugs and medical supplies, technical support, emergency referral, nutritional screening and disease surveillance are included in the response.
General purpose of the position
Participates in defining, planning and monitoring medical activities and programs in the project in accordance with INTERSOS protocols as well as coordinates human and material related resources needed in order to ensure the quality of care provided by INTERSOS.
Being responsible for the coordination of medical activities and resources in the mission if there is not the presence of a Medical Coordinator.
Main responsibilities and tasks
- In collaboration with the Project Manager, the Medical Coordinator and the rest of team defines, implements and monitors medical 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 medical operational priorities when needed) and the development of the project policy, annual plan, budget review and project proposal and reports to donors.
- Proactively participate in sub-cluster meetings and relevant inter-sectoral coordination meetings at field level if requested by the Medical coordinator, contributing to the development tools and strategies
- Responsible for the medical data collection, analysis and reporting to the Medical Coordination through a correct use of internal databases and monitoring tools in order to ensure a proper monitoring of the program
- Provide technical support to medical Activity Managers in the field through self-knowledge and policies, ensuring compliance with the protocols of INTERSOS medical activities
- Coordinate, supervise, coach, support and evaluate the field medical team members’ performance to improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with INTERSOS protocols and standards
- Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the Project Manager, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the medical staffs of the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required and improve staff capabilities
- Supervise an efficient management of the field pharmacy and medical equipment, in collaboration with the Logistics department. Monitor consumption and preparation of medical orders to provide drugs, medical materials, medical devices and consumables at all circumstances and avoid stock shortage
- In close coordination with the Project Manager and Medical Coordinator, develop and establish internal and external functional and effective referral and coordination mechanisms at field level
- In collaboration with the MedCo, Implement the health policy for international and national staff, providing all prophylactic and preventive necessary measures, structures and emergency plans, managing any medical evacuation in order to ensure INTERSOS staff health
- In coordination with HQ Medical Unit being the focal person in case of absence of the Medical Coordinator to coordinate medical activities (opening and closure of mission, interim, reduced activities, etc…)
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 2-years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments is desirable.
- Experience in managing emergencies is an asset.
- Experience in the Middle East region is an asset.
Professional Requirements
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
- Demonstrate experience with different donor compliance and reporting
- Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
- Strategic vision
- Results and quality orientation
- Behavioural flexibility
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
Languages
- English
- Arabic is an asset
Personal Requirements
- Behavioural flexibility
- Commitment to INTERSOS principles
- Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards and best practices
- Strategic vision
- Results and quality orientation
- Leadership, people management and development, teamwork and cooperation
How to apply:
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates are invited to apply following the link below:
Please note that our application process is made of 3 quick steps: register (including your name, email, password, citizenship and Skype address), sign-up and apply attaching your CV and motivation letter in PDF format. Through the platform, candidates will be able to track their applications’ history with INTERSOS.
In case you encounter severe difficulties applying through the platform, you can send an email attaching your CV and motivation letter (both in PDF version) via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “**Platform issue** – SR-29-1482 – Project Medical Referent - Iraq”.
Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.