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 Unit Intern (unpaid internshio
Code: SR-00-2326
Duty station: HQ
Starting date: 01/03/2022
Contract duration: 6 months
Reporting to: Head of Medical Unit
Supervision of: n/a
Dependents: Non-family duty station
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General context of the project**
The present organizational structure of INTERSOS Programmes department is made of a team of one Director of Programmes, four Regional Directors, four Deputy Regional Directors, two Grants Regional Officer, three Programme Protection Advisors, two Medical Referents and the Emergency Unit.
The Medical referents are part of the Medical unit.
The Medical Unit provides technical and analytical support to the program department and INTERSOS missions in:
- Developing country/regional medical strategies
- Approve/validate the technical component of all project proposals containing health and nutrition components.
- Approve/validate the technical component of all key reports for donors containing health and nutrition components.
- Ensure the implementation of the standard and/or national protocols
- Supervise the start-up, progress, and quality of medical activities with regular visits and contacts with on-site technical staff
- Develop SOP and tools in order to standardize and facilitate field technical work and improve supervision and analysis
- Representing INTERSOS at the international H&N fora
- Participate in the recruitment process of medical expat personnel and the evaluation / development of expat / national staff
Provide technical support to other department and other dossier
General purpose of the position
The internship will be carried out between HQ (remote) and one of INTERSOS missions.
During the HQ part, the intern will work alongside the Head of Medical Unit, whereas while in the field he/she will shadow the work of a Medical Coordinator.
The mentoring provided by the Medical team aims to:Familiarize with the dynamics of the medical unit and operational documents
Provide an understanding of the project cycle
Improve analytical skills on medical-humanitarian challenges
Ameliorate the understanding of health and nutritional issues and challenges in different contexts
Main responsibilities and tasks
On a daily basis the intern is going to:Support to medical coordinators in compiling sitrep and data collection
Support of medical coordinators in the use of DHIS2
Support on the integration and implementation of the SoP Management and Distribution of Pharmaceutical Items, Consumables and Medical Equipment
Support in the development of SOPs, tools and guidelines
Participate in sector meetings at the request of the supervisor
Support in other possible dossiers assigned by the supervisor**Required profile and experience**
Education
Medical degree / bachelor’s degree in nursing; Master degree in global health or related courses will be considered a plus
Professional Experience
Volunteer work, with NGOs or in developing countries will be considered a plus.
Professional Requirements
Confident in using IT tools
Good writing skills
Languages
English mandatory
French and Spanish are an added value
Personal Requirements
- Knowledge and interest in starting off a career in the humanitarian sector, in unstable countries
- Proactiveness
- Organizational skills
- Flexibility
- Stress resilience
- Strong motivation for the humanitarian cause and sharing of INTERSOS Mission
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 by 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-00-2326-Position”.
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.