Medical Supervisor – Damboa at Medecins Du Monde

Medecins Du Monde – For more than 30 years, Medecins Du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations at home and abroad. It has continued to highlight obstacles that exist in accessing health care and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies. Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations. MdM currently works in 40 countries across all continents where it focuses on 4 priority areas: caring for the health of migrants and displaced persons, promoting sexual and reproductive health, combating HIV and reducing the harm and risks associated with drug use, crises and conflicts.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Program implementation

Ensure the implementation of the program in the MoH facilities.
Respect the grant’s guidelines
In collaboration with PM develop the Workplan and the schedule of the activities. Ensure the respect of the deadline and report to PM in case of extended delay.
Respect the budget lines for the activities
Collaborate with MoH to strengthen health systems, focusing on capacity building and sustainable practices.
Supervise the sub-grantee and partners’ activities
Provide technical and operational support to MoH clinic staff
Develop MDM strategy to improve the quality of health delivery in MoH clinics.
Implement with MDM officer and facility manager a bimonthly follow-up of the action plan to improve the quality of health services in MOH clinics
Ensure compliance with national health protocols and guidelines

MoH Facility support

Ensure the support, in line with the grant, to be provided to the MoH clinics in terms of: 

Rehabilitation
Equipment and assets 
Supplies and Drugs

Improve the quality of services by providing capacity building and training on the different department mentioned by the proposal (PHC, SRH, GBV, MHPSS…)

Define the capacity building plan (formal trainings, on-the-job training, mentorship…) with the facility manager.
Ensure the modules and ToR are reviewed with the technical team and are in line with the National guidelines
Respect the budget lines for the training activities

Support the accountability of the facility to the community by 

ensuring close relationship with the community leaders, WDC, CHIPS by developing regular meetings with partner under the responsibility of the facility manager  
developing a feedback mechanism with Meal Dpt, WDC and facility manager.

Coordinate with other actors, including UN, INGOs, and government entities, intervening in the in the MoH clinic areas

Supervision:

Organize supervisions with MdM’s technical team and facility manager monthly.
Organize supervisions with government representatives
Build and follow action plans elaborating thanks to the supervisions by monthly report
Discuss challenge and provide solution-oriented plan to the project manager 

Data Collection and Analysis:

Implement data collection protocols in collaboration with the MoH and MEAL Department
Ensure accurate collection and analysis of health and pharmaceutical data in MoH clinics
Monitor drug consumption and inform the Program Manager and MoH in case of any unusual consumption or stock shortages
Identify and rectify gaps or weaknesses in activities using monitoring and supervision tools
Ensure rapid communication of suspected outbreaks/communicable disease to the program manager. 

Reporting and Documentation:

Prepare weekly activity reports for the Program Manager
Compile epidemiological reports for inclusion in monthly medical report or other relevant reports
Support the MoH in compiling monthly drug consumption reports
Participate proactively in MdM internal meetings (medical, security, etc.)
Assist with monthly data reporting on Monitool, supported by the HPM and MEAL team

Because of the emergency relief nature of MDM’s work, working hours may be irregular and employees are expected to be flexible in their approach to working hours under emergency conditions. 

Functional Links

Line manager: He/she works under the supervision of the Program Manager
Functional link: GBV, MHPSS, Nutrition, Outreach and SRH technical team            

 Background of the candidate

Sex
Indifferent
 
Humanitarian experience
Yes

Nationality
National
 
Emergency experience
Yes

Languages
English
Fluent
 
Management experience
Yes

Hausa
Fluent 
 
Computer skills
Yes – Good Knowledge of window environment (word, excel…)

 
 
 
Driver license
Not compulsory

Skills required: 

Medical Doctor/Nurse/Midwife or any relevant experience in public health and project management 
Significant experience in similar positions 
Experience in supervising health facilities
Experience in health system strengthening project and working with MoH
Experience in program cycle management and budget follow up
Experience in outbreak management and emergency response
Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)
Ability to analyze an epidemiological context and propose relevant interventions
Ability to take quick decisions according to the context in coordination with the team 
Ability to manage and motivate a team
Knowledge of the Borno context

Personal skills required:

Ability to manage a team and work in an international team
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Organizational skills 
Good writing and communication skills 
Ability to manage priorities 
Team spirit
Interest for Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law
Respectful of the traditions and local culture
Capacity to work and to live in tense conditions (climate, cultural context, promiscuity, isolation)

DISCLAIMER: Please note that MdM does not engage in or accept bribes in exchange for job opportunities. Any attempts to offer or accept bribes will result in immediate disqualification from the recruitment process."

Due to the nature of this role we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged