Requirements

• Qualified Medical Doctor, Nurse or register Pharmacist with experience in humanitarian context, pharmacy management and international medical orders.
  
• Field experience with MSF at Coordination level, Senior Project Medical Referent, Deputy Medco or Medco profile is required.
  
• Previous experience in emergency interventions would be an asset.
  
• Basic computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet are required.
  
• Knowledge of pharmacy tools (iStock), International Medical Order procedures and medical data software (HMIS/ DHIS2) is a must.
  
• Fluency in English is compulsory, French and other mission language (as Swahili or Arabic) are an asset.
  

Responsibilities and main tasks

• Provide technical guidance on pharmacy, nursing, IPC, patient safety, staff health, and referrals to ensure alignment with operational and medical department priorities.
  
• Define and validate annual medical supply needs and budgets in coordination with finance, supply, and field medical teams.
  
• Monitor and ensure proper procurement, management, and reporting of medical supplies in compliance with MSF procedures.
  
• Ensure implementation of staff health, medical evacuation, and referral policies across supported missions.
  
• Guarantee oversight of medical buffer stocks and emergency preparedness supplies in collaboration with technical referents.
  
• Verify the quality of medical data and reporting, analysing trends to support operational decision‑making.
  
• Provide technical briefings and identify training needs for mission medical teams and relevant support staff.
  
• Conduct field visits to assess medical activities, support mission teams, and contribute to strategic planning.
  

Role's specific elements

• Supports the medical oversight of missions in South Sudan, Somalia, and Nigeria.
  
• Represents medical issues in cell‑level meetings and contributes to cross‑departmental dialogue.
  
• Replaces the Cell Health Advisor when delegated.
  
• Works closely with supply, finance, and technical referents to ensure integrated medical support.
  
• Participates in relevant internal and external meetings as assigned.