Main Objective:

In close collaboration with the MTL, ensures the proper functioning of the medical activities under his/her responsibility, defining and implementing MSF policies, protocols and procedures, and guaranteeing the quality of healthcare in order to improve health conditions of the target population.

Responsibilities: 

• In collaboration with the MTL, coordinate, assess and supervise the proper functioning of the medical activities according to MSF protocols and procedures and through the correct compilation and analysis of medical data regarding patients’ health conditions.
• Coordinate and monitor the daily working plan of the team under his/her responsibility. Replaces a doctor if necessary and participates in shifts.
• Ensure an efficient pharmacy and medical equipment management and monitor the rational use of them.
• Participate in the programs / project follow-up, supervise and ensure that medical activities objectives under his/her responsibility are achieved and report to the technical referent any problem arising in the service.
• Participates in the monthly reports according to guidelines (i.e. SitReps, medical statistical reports, etc.) and definition of annual planning, budget for the project.
• Prepare the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities(s) under his/her responsibility, and identifies non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.), reporting them to the line manager
• Ensures proper implementation of the health policy for national staff, providing necessary preventive measures for MSF staff, safe structures/working environment and emergency plans.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times and respects patients’.
• Will have a direct supervisory role over some staff (check with MTL & project organogram)

Requirements

Education

• Medical doctor degree (MBBS) registered with  PMDC or any other related relevant social sciences degree registered with respective registration boards
• Desirable: A relevant postgraduate qualification in maternal and child health, public health, public health management, tropical medicine,  etc

Experience

• Two year experience in medical management related to job program specifically

Languages

• Proficient in English, Urdu and any other relevant local languages

Competences

• Essential computer literacy ( word, excel, internet)
• Good management, planning/organizing & group leadership skills - ability to manage and organize work independently and pro-actively, discipline, punctuality, time management and ability to work under stress and in difficult circumstances.
• Ability to work under stress and in difficult circumstance
• Good interpersonal & communication and team management skill
• Capacity to work in a multidisciplinary and international team.
• Commitment to humanitarian values as outlined in the MSF Charter