Deputy Project Medical Referent (DPMR) at MSF Tanzania

ACCOUNTABILITIES
o In
collaboration with MoH and local partners, supports the PMR in defining,
implementing, and monitoring medical activities, according to MSF
project plans, standards, and protocols.
o Participates on defining
medical operational priorities and the development of the project
policies, budget review and project proposal. Ensures regular contact
with MoH and other local medical actors.
o Responsible for the medical data collection, analysis and reporting to the MedCo.
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Provides technical support to medical personnel ensuring compliance
with updated protocols both MSF and MOH. If non-existent negotiate for
the use of MSF medical protocols.
o Oversees the support required by
the MSF medical team working in the dispensaries, health centers and
community to ensure a smooth running of activities.
o Supports the PMR in compiling the monthly medical sitrep and any other reports as required.
o Supports the IPC supervisors to ensure implementation of IPC standards within the MSF supported facilities.
o Responsible for planning and consolidation of the medical team training calendar and schedules
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Coordinates and supports the medical team members’ performance to
improve the medical components of the project and ensure compliance with
MSF standards as well as MoH protocols.
o Support the PMR in supervising training, induction, development, and communication of the medical staff.
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Supervises MSF field pharmacy and medical equipment management.
Monitors consumption and preparation of medical orders to provide drugs
and medical materials at all circumstances.
o Implements the health
policy for MSF staff, providing all preventive measures, structures and
emergency plans and manage medical evacuation to ensure MSF staff health
o A focal person of clinical activities to support MSF facilities

MSF
has been working intermittently in Tanzania since 1993, supporting MOH
in a variety of areas, notably the provision of primary and secondary
health care and the response to epidemics such as cholera, malaria, and
HIV/AIDS. MSF’s latest intervention in the country started in May 2015
with an emergency response to a cholera outbreak affecting both the
refugee and the host populations in Kigoma region. During the emergency
phase MSF expanded medical and water/sanitation activities to all three
refugee camps in the region.

Liwale project officially launched
in December 2022, Liwale project is an integrated project supporting MoH
in Community based, Primary and Secondary health care for mother and
child under 5. MSF is currently supporting 7 health facilities including
4 secondary health care facilities (1 district hospital, 3 health
centres) where CEmONC are offered and 3 primary health care where BEmONC
are offered. This support includes facilitation for recruitment of 102
health care workers including 50 community health care workers, medical
supply, empowerment of team (trainings, team management, quality of care
improvement), referrals, Watsan activities and rehabilitations.

Minimum Educational Qualification:
Essential:

• Medical degree/diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid medical registration or license to practice

Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in clinical practice related to diploma/degree
• Minimum 1-2 years in managerial or supervisory role within the healthcare sector

Desirable:

• Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs
• Experience
  in reproductive health and sound understanding of medical protocols,
  guidelines and standards including those of MSF and the Ministry of
  Health (MoH) is an asset

Knowledge:

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)

Languages:
o Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Competencies:

• People Management and Development
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Women,
people living with a disability or any person feeling like being part
of a minority is encouraged to apply. MSF is dedicated to fostering a
safe work environment with zero tolerance for any form of abuse.

APPLICATION DETAILS
All
interested candidates shall submit their motivation letter, CV and copy
of relevant professional certificates not later than Saturday, November 30th 2024 at 4:00 PM. Please quote the job title on the email subject “DEPUTY PROJECT MEDICAL REFERENT