Medical Officer

MDM France

Details / requirements:

MEDECINS DU MONDE FRANCE seeks

A Medical Officer 

For Nepal/Sindhupalchowk 

Médecins du Monde (MdM) is an international humanitarian organisation whose mission is to provide medical care for the most vulnerable populations, the world over, including France. It seeks to stimulate voluntary commitment from doctors, other health care providers, and from those whose expertise in other fields is needed for its activities, to enlist all competent support required for the achievement of its projects, and to seek at all times to encourage close working relationships with populations in its care. 

MdM is present in Népal since 1995 through different health intervention (TB/HIV, maternal and new born program, Microfinance etc.). Since 2007 till 2015, MdM was implementing in Sindhupalchowk District a maternal and newborn health program according to the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP) strategy, to improve the maternal and newborn health in the district using an integrated approach, combining health service support, community awareness and microfinance activities.

On 25th April 2015 (12 Baisakh, 2072), a massive earthquake measuring 7.8 in the Richter scale was experienced in Nepal. Barpak VDC in Gorkha district, 80km northwest of Kathmandu was the epicenter. Continued aftershocks followed throughout Nepal with one reaching a magnitude of 6.7 the following day. On 12th May 2015, another large aftershock with a magnitude of 6.8 hit Nepal incurring more losses of lives and infrastructure, particularly in Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts. In Sindhupalchowk, more than 3500 people lost their lives, thousands of others got injured, and it is estimated than 70% of the infrastructures have been destroyed. More than 90% of the health facilities (75) were destroyed or damaged letting the population with no access to health services while leaving in very remote areas. 

The goal of MdM in Nepal is to offer emergency medical assistance to earthquake affected population and contribute to the recovery of the Health System

Program Objectives: Emergency and Early Recovery Response following the 2 consecutive earthquakes of April and May 2015 in Sindhupalchowk District, the most affected district:

  • Mobile clinics activities by land and by air
  • Construction of semi-permanent Health Facilities 
  • Refurbishment of health facilities and donation of medical supplies 
  • Support to the District Heatlh Office 
  • Provision of MHPSS services 
  • Restore Women’s cooperative previously established and supported by MdM and affected by the earthquake 

TASKS AND RESPONSABILITIES: 

In this context, we are looking for a medical doctor or a nurse with good experiences in Primary Health Care and Public. As an EERP Adviser and under the supervision of the medical coordinator he/she is in charge of the implementation, follow up and supervision of the specific health activities of MdM in Nepal implemented directly or through its partners, to the benefit of the Nepalese impacted by the earthquake.

The objective of EERP Adviser of MdM project are: 

  • To implement the medical part of the Early Recovery Response Phase of MDM in Nepal through close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator. 
  • To support the management of the rehabilitation and refurbishments of all the planned health facilities to be prioritized in the focused areas in Sinhdupalchowk district. 
  • To ensure the coordination at Chautara level, especially for those working at the Health Cluster level ( DHO, WHO and the other health NGOs- international and local). 
  • Provide regular direct coordination with DHO for regular coordination and dialogue on improving all the health activities that MDM is doing for the district. 
  • Support the Medical Coordinator in the implementation and preparation of the training activities that is planned for the focused VDCs.

These objectives will be reached through activities which have to be adapted to the context.

  • He/she works under the direct supervision of the Medical Coordinator.
  • He/she is working in close cooperation with the coordination team to make sure the medical aspects are suitable and responding to the programs objectives, and to integrate and readapt them according to the development of the context and the mission.
  • He/she can participate in new assessments and program if needs arise.

Medical project 

  • In partnership with Logistic Team of MdM, will work closely to implement MdM rehabilitation and refurbishments of damaged health facilities,   under technical supervision of medical coordinator 
  • Through support from Medical Coordinator, Implement the trainings that have agreed and planned for the local health workers and the community leaders like the FCHVs in the focused VDCs. 
  • Coordinate with Solidarite on all the WASH related activities that will impact the health programs of MdM. 
  • Provide technical support in the better implementation of the referral system for emergency cases. 
  • Provide technical support in surveillance , plus outbreak diseases at the district, in collaboration within MdM and with coordination with DHO, WHO , Solidarite and with other possible partners. 
  • Be active on all issues relating to emergency preparedness and community mobilization activities on primary health care.

Needs assessment 

  • With the medical coordinator, proposes based on needs defined by assessments, meetings etc…

Coordination 

  • Participates to internal meeting 
  • On Medco request, participates to external meeting (other NGOs, cluster, partners) 
  • Participates to the MdM monitoring process 
  • Elaborate daily/weekly medical reports with the coordination

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Status: Employee 
  • Contract: Fixed-term contract   
  • Duration: 3-6 months  

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

  • Doctor of Medicine with Primary Health Care and Public Health background
  • Minimum of two (2) years working with NGOs or government agencies in planning and implementation of health emergency response and disaster risk reduction
  • Strong skills in managing a team, health assessment, collaborating with stakeholders, and providing technical support on emergency response and disaster risk reduction
  • Very good team player 
  • Be a good leader and a follower
  • Strong knowledge monitoring and evaluation 
  • Can easily adapt to a difficult remote situation in the covered areas and/or office location
  • Impartiality and discretion
  • Diplomacy skills
  • Team spirit
  • Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions 
  • Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability and capacity to take initiatives to changing requirements
  • English fluent
  • French fluent

You are committed to MdM values as an organization and motivated by its non-statutory, NFP model.

INTERESTED?

Please send a CV to: info.mdmfrance@gmail.com

Deadline for submission is on: 31/07/2015

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Overview

Category Medical / Nursing
Openings 1
Experience 2+ years
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Posted Date 22 Jul, 2015
Apply Before 31 Jul, 2015
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