Country: Italy
Closing date: 14 Feb 2018
INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.
1.Terms of reference
Job Title: Medical Referent
Code: SR-00-415
Country: Head Quarters
Duty Station: HQ (30%), field locations (70%)
Starting date: 01/04/2018
Contract duration: HQ (30%), field locations (70%)
Reporting to: Medical Unit Coordinator
Dependents: No
2. General context of the project
INTERSOS is an International Humanitarian Organisation with its HQ in Rome, a Branch office in Nairobi and a Representation office in Geneva. The organisational structure is comprised of the Secretary General office, the Departments of Programmes, Finance, Logistics/ICT, Fundraising/Communication, Human Resources and the Internal Audit office. INTERSOS is operational in 17 countries with over 2500 national and international staff worldwide.
INTERSOS 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.
The present organisational structure of INTERSOS Programmes Department is made of a team of one Director of Programmes, five Regional Directors, four Deputy Regional Directors, a Senior Protection Advisor, the Medical Unit, the Migration Unit and the Emergency Unit.
3. General purpose of the position
Participate in defining, planning and monitoring medical activities and programs in HQ (30%) and the field (70%) in accordance with INTERSOS strategy as well as coordinate human and material related resources needed in order to ensure the quality of services provided by INTERSOS
4. Main responsibilities and tasks
In collaboration with the INTERSOS Medical Unit team, he/she will plan, implement and monitor health & nutrition activities in line with established work plan and with INTERSOS internal protocols. The Medical referent will:
- Conduct in depth need assessments and exploratory missions (for a duration of max 2 months) in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs
- In line with the findings of need assessments and Emergency Unit/Regional/Country strategic priorities, design project proposals to be submitted to international donors and private foundations
- Be responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to Medical Referent in HQ, to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs
- Guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings); ensure permanent contacts with local Ministry of Health and with other local and international stakeholders active in the health and nutrition sector in order to ensure a prompt and timely health and nutrition emergency response
- In the framework of emergency interventions, monitor activity in the different medical specialties, as well as providing technical support to medical personnel in the field through self-knowledge and policies
- Supervise, coordinate and train INTERSOS health emergency staff in the field in order to support and improve their performances, to strengthen health and nutritional component of programs making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department
- Plan and supervise, in close coordination with the Human Resources, the associated processes (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal / external communication) of the medical staff of the project in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, improve people capabilities
- Supervise an efficient management of the INTERSOS field pharmacy and medical equipment (emergency stock), in conjunction with Logistic department in HQ, and monitor consumption follow-up and preparation of drug orders to avoid stock shortages and provide drugs at all circumstances; also consider program directions and protocol changes
- Follow up some specific dossiers and requests as requested by Medical Unit Coordinator
- Providing regular reporting including photographs and videos as agreed with Communication Department
5. Required profile and experience
Education
- Medical or paramedical degree
Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies**Professional experience**
Relevant working experience of at least 2 years in medical projects
Professional requirements
- Professional requirements
- Strategic Vision
- Leadership
- People Management and Development
- Service Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Languages
- Fully proficient in written and spoken French (essential) and EnglishPersonal requirements
- Ability to deal with stress and demanding working environment
- Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS
How to apply:
For further information and to apply, follow the link below:
https://intersos.knack.com/imp#intersosorg-vacancies/
In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "**SR-00-412 Medical Referent - Headquarters, Italy**".
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.