Team members spend about 90% of their workdays (so excluding holidays) in field locations, travelling with short notice to any required area including insecure contexts and approximately 10% at the headquarters (or working from home) for briefing/debriefi
The Emergency Support Department (ESD) is part of the Operations department and plays a fundamental role in responding to humanitarian emergencies. The ESD conducts exploratory and assessment missions; initiates and manages large scale emergency interventions; supports emergency interventions managed by regular desks; provides support to the organisation and existing missions in promoting and guarding emergency response capacity; and supports the management of operations in highly insecure environments. The ESD consists of a headquarters-based Emergency Desk (Edesk) with 7 permanent staff and several associated advisors, and an Emergency Team for deployment in the field (currently 22 positions).
At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, disability status, and all other diversity characteristics.
The ESD is accepting open applications at any time for any position. Currently and with immediate effect, the ESD is particularly looking for:
Member Amsterdam Emergency Team
Medical Profile (MedCo or MTL/PMR profile)
(The position will be recruited on the basis of the level/background of the person, both Medco and Medical Team Leader / Project Medical Referent profiles encouraged to apply)
Team members spend about 90% of their workdays (so excluding holidays) in field locations, travelling with short notice to any required area including insecure contexts and approximately 10% at the headquarters (or working from home) for briefing/debriefing/trainings/working on specific tasks.
As a MedCo/MTL on the Emergency Team, you provide emergency response capacity for the field (90%). This most often consists of providing support within existing missions/projects, to either support in key positions or respond to emergencies within those missions. These responses may be under the management of the MT in country, or under the direct management of the Emergency Desk, depending on the situation. As a member of the emergency team, you work as a specialist member of a team within an existing mission or a new emergency project/mission in collaboration with other departments (operations, WatSan, and other members of the MT/CMT). As member of the country or project management team, you will be responsible for the development of medical intervention strategy and response, to achieve its objectives, and to ensure the quality of medical programming with regards to the organisation of emergency projects.
As a member of the emergency team, when not in the field you may be asked to contribute to emergency support activities including (in office): scanning, emergency preparation, guideline maintenance, MSF trainings, desk studies, assessment preparations, or other related activities as needed.
Place within the organisation
Overall: reports to the Head of Emergency Support Department in Amsterdam
During field assignments reports hierarchically to relevant Management Team (MT) member at the capital level, Head of Mission (HoM) / Emergency Coordinator (EmCo) or directly to the Medical Emergency Manager in Amsterdam. Functionally reports to the Medical Emergency Manager or country Health Advisor in Amsterdam when acting as MedCo or to MedCo when acting as MTL
Description of the position
Preparation and implementation of emergency missions and projects/ new projects.
Carry out exploratory missions, giving medical input and perspective in project design & proposals
Depending on pre-existing level, likely function as Medical Responsible at capital (MedCo) or project level (MTL) in emergency projects and missions (regular or emergency)
Define medical priorities, activities and calculate resource needs (supply, HR)
Responsible for medical supply management, ordering, oversite and related activities to ensure sufficient medical supply within the mission/project
Ensures feedback is given regarding achievement of mission/project medical objectives in form of weekly/biweekly sitreps, monthly medical reports, and other as indicated in the context
Contributes to the development and implementation of training programs for emergency staff, supports human resource development for medical team under supervision including timely performance appraisals
Acts as staff health responsible on project or country level
Candidate Profile
Essential:
Qualified Medical Doctor prioritized, can also be Registered Nurse/Midwife
Indicative 24 months field experience with one of the MSF sections in at least three different contexts/countries, of which at least one emergency project/ high security setting (according to the standards of MSF-OCA)
Knowledge of Emergency Public Health, Rapid Assessment and Health Surveillance.
Proven organizational skills, diplomatic skills and experience with the representation of Médecins sans Frontières
Experience with one or more of the following emergency responses: cholera outbreak, VHF, meningitis or measles outbreak, mass vaccination, nutritional crisis, war wounded response
Strong people management skills
English language skills
Knowledge of standard software within MSF-OCA (word/excel/outlook express) and
Knowledge and experience using OCA standard data tools
Proven flexibility and solution-oriented mentality
Ability to work independently and be decisive in chaotic circumstances
Positive, can-do attitude. Able to motivate a team, focus on the achievements and does not get discouraged by the barriers to success!
Willingness to travel to any required area, frequently at short notice
Able to work in teams and under stressful conditions
Desirable:
Experience in low/middle income contexts
French speaking and/or Arabic and/or Spanish speaking;
Medical doctor background
Relevant post graduate training, e.g. MPH, MIH (or working towards it)
Competencies:
Behavioural flexibility
Imitative and Innovation
Analytical thinking
Teamwork and cooperation
Stress management
Planning and organization
Cross-cultural awareness
We offer
A fulltime appointment for 1 year with a potential option to renew
Salary depends on three main factors: domicile, level of responsibility and experience on the job. Candidate’s domicile determines which MSF section will act as employer
45 holidays per year
Completion bonus of 1.5 month of extra salary after completion of every 12 months commitment
Prioritisation for trainings in MSF (external trainings additionally and considered)
A challenging position within the emergency desk/team that seeks to support and grow its team members with direct one-to-one coaching support, training and keeping updated with developments and discussions from within the organization
Application
If you recognize yourself in this profile, we welcome you to apply directly via our website and upload a letter of motivation + Curriculum Vitae (in English) as one combined document.
The application deadline is December 01, 2024 at 23:59 CET
We're hosting an online Q&A session on November 14, 2024, from 10:00 to 11:00 CET to give you a deeper understanding of the role, the qualities we seek in candidates, and the work of the ESD. It's also an opportunity to get answers to any questions you may have. If you'd like to join us, please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/eyjpAAikSk
Please note that the Q&A session and this role is only open to candidates with MSF experience
Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be requested from Maartje Hoetjes (Public Health Specialist Advisor) at Maartje.Hoetjes@amsterdam.msf.org
For more information about the recruitment procedure, please contact Ali Hamdan (Recruitment Specialist) at ali.hamdan@amsterdam.msf.org
***No agencies please***