MEDECINS SAN FRONTIERES
Staff Health Administration Officer
Nairobi • Kenya
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Nairobi • Kenya
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Description
Qualifications
Language
- MANDATORY; Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Business studies or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Paramedic.
Experience
- Previous experience in an administrative role within the healthcare sector is highly desirable; experience with other humanitarian NGOs is an added advantage.
Responsibilities
Administration
- Responsible for all the travel and administration aspects of medevac and referral cases in Nairobi in collaboration with the Travel team.
- Provide essential information to arriving staff, including visa processes (ETA), local shopping options, currency exchange and security briefings in collaboration with the ASA unit.
- Link with the MSF Sections and OC travel focal points for specific travel requirements and guidance.
- Prepare and update monthly reports in close coordination with the rest of SHU team.
- Ensure all travel-related activities, movements, and key data are consistently tracked and well-documented.
- Ensure timely and clear communication of administrative travel requirements (visas, air tickets), and that the welcome package is shared with staff in advance.
- Book and manage patient transportation (taxis to and from the airport) and provide briefings and support on local movements.
- Review of local accommodation and hotel requirements with the support of the travel/Finance/facilities/Procurement to ensure specification of administrative needs are considered.
- Ensure timely request and Process per diems, claim invoices for staff while ensuring proper documentation.
Medical Insurance and Local service Agreements
- Support MSF staff to request MSH pre-certification for staff requiring hospital admission or planned hospital appointments.
- Assist the EA HQ staff/field staff with insurance-related queries.
- Prepare and dispatch letters of undertaking to healthcare providers (e.g., The Nairobi Hospital, check-up, or vaccination centers), as per request by SHU team.
- Ensure the invoice from service providers is printed, approved and scanned, to the Finance team for Payment.
- Liaise with Ambulance Companies in Nairobi when needed for events, or individual staff health support.
Guest House Management
- Ensure comfort during the stay of the staff and Caregiver in the guest apartment, whilst providing seamless support for basic items, (Hygiene, electricity, water, internet and Gas).
- Coordinate with the Procurement Unit to ensure guest house supplies are ordered and stocked in a timely manner.
- Link with the person responsible to ensure any damage and broken items are fixed in a timely manner.
French Translation and Interpretation
- Assist French-speaking staff during medical consultations and wellness programs to facilitate clear communication with healthcare professionals.
- Ensure the employee understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure before they sign consent forms.
- Support health officers in delivering sensitive or difficult health information in a way that is culturally appropriate and empathetic.
- Translate HR, health-related forms, consent documents, and medical documents from French to English and vice versa.
Data protection
- Filter and Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical and personal information.
- Uphold ethical standards in all aspects of patient care and document handling.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist in the organization of team events, meetings, and activities.
- Provide input during review/update of SHU HR/Admin policies & procedures
- Prepare handover documents and reports for follow up during absence.
- Ensure administrative work plans are updated and followed through regularly with the supervisor.
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