FLYING BIOMED

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international non-profit organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Why join us?

You are preparing to become a member of the MSF family, with over 50 years of emergency medical action that earned it the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

We are an inclusive organization that considers social and professional well-being a right for all and provides an environment that takes into account the diversity of each volunteer.

MSF WaCA claims an African anchorage that considers the local expertise with which it contributes in the implementation of its activities and makes each member, a key actor of the new dynamics of the humanitarian act in the world.

We are looking for: FLYING BIOMED

Department : Logistics/Medical

Line Manager: Head of Logistics

Functional Manager: OCG Biomed Referent

Mobility: All WaCA’s Intervations Zones

Type of contract: CDD Renewable

Position based in : Abidjan

Working Time : 100%

Position to be filled: As soon as Possible

General Objective

• Within his/her area of specialisation, focus on applying his/her expertise to field projects and provide technical support to the coordination and field teams in MSF WaCA mission countries, in accordance with MSF policies, guidelines and procedures and in a way that supports the overall operational objectives of the mission.
• He/she is based in the Logistics Department but operates on a cross-departmental basis with frequent travel to other relevant departments to ensure close collaboration (e.g. Medico-Operational Department, HR Department, Supply Department, Green Department…)

Main responsibilities

The initiation of the Flying Biomed mission in the field is done in two steps:

1. WaCA is a new operational centre that is being built and therefore has a different need than the classical COs. To set up the basic setups and strategies, the mission departure of the Flying will be defined by the head of the logistics department according to the operational challenges and priorities and in a second step;

2. At the request of the coordination teams and based on the terms of reference established by their Logistics Coordinators,

• The Flying Biomed will conduct assessments in the countries of WaCA operations.
• It will take the initiative to design and propose global field visit agendas and suggest any relevant changes based on operational needs;

Key responsibilities include:

• Liaise with the OCG HQ Technical Advisor (as required) and help define and implement key policies in his/her area of expertise by providing feedback based on his/her experiences.
• Provide implementation or improvement recommendations for the programme and broader operational objectives in accordance with MSF policies, guidelines and procedures;
• Accompany teams in the implementation of recommendations;
• Provide, when necessary, technical support in his/her field to the Logistics Coordinators in all MSF WaCA missions;
• Monitor the implementation of technical projects that have been initiated in his/her field of expertise and in the missions and carry out, at least once a year, an analysis of the project elements relevant to his/her specialty;
• Develop his/her network and knowledge of local actors in the different MSF WaCA missions and his/her field of expertise (institutions, training centers, suppliers etc. other if relevant)
• At the request of the training managers, contribute to the definition of the contents generally related to his/her field and assist in the delivery of the sessions
• Implement all new policies, procedures, and equipment deployment related to his/her area of expertise and to all MSF WaCA missions
• Draft visit and annual reports
• If necessary, participate in emergency operations initiated by either the HQ or the missions.

Specific Responsibilities of the MSF Section/ Context

Special feature of the position:

The Fying at WaCA level, combines the function of the Flying of the other sections with that of the MIO. In other words, he/she defines the strategy, tools and procedures but also implements them in collaboration with the missions. It will provide technical support but also quality assurance;

As WaCA’s approach is to have tripartite projects (Community, MoH and MSF), it is important to take into account all its dimensions in the responses to be proposed.

• Develop the Biomed strategy at WaCA in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the Medical Department
• To act as a link between the medical department and the logistics department, both in terms of missions and headquarters
• Support, accompany the missions in defining the country strategy in Biomed
• Support and accompany the Log Coordinator in the definition of specific policies for their mission (CSP)
• Assist and support the Log Coordinator in the definition of Biomed setups (staffing) and help in the identification of profiles (recruitment, on-boarding and training…)
• Set up a follow-up file of recommendations and implementation to better follow up with the missions

Capitalize on all activities that will affect his/her area of competence and responsibility within MSF WaCA

Job Profile

Education / Qualification / Pre-requisites

• Essential: degree and specialisation in the relevant field of expertise

Competencies-Aptitudes / Skills

• Strategic vision L 2
• Leadership L2
• Management and supervision of staff L3
• Service Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L4

Professional experience required

• Experience in international NGO field projects required
• Experience with MSF an asset
• Significant professional experience required (at least 2 years) in his/her field of specialisation
• Good project management, management and training skills

Langages skills

• Fluency required in either English or French and the candidate must be able to communicate professionally in the other.
• Desired local language

Computer skills

• Computer literacy

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In a dynamic work environment, MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, profile, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

N.B.:This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 31/03/2023 at 18:00 GMT

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to apply

Kindly Apply via this Link: FLYING BIOMED (recruitee.com)