Medical Coordinator – Mali Full Time

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-43-9827

Duty station: Bamako, with frequent visits to the bases

Starting date: 01/07/2025

Contract duration: 4,5 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Functional Supervisor: Medical Advisor / Medical Unit Manager HQ

Supervision of: N/A

Type of Duty Station: Non family duty station

General context of the project

The crisis in Mali has generated significant humanitarian needs; nearly 378,363 displaced people have been identified (DTM, Sept. 2024 including 58% women and girl children) with acute and chronic needs across all sectors.

INTERSOS has been present in Mali since 2012, and has implemented several social protection and reintegration projects funded by UNHCR and UNICEF notably in the Mopti region (Bandiagara, Bankass, Djenné, Koro, Mopti) during 2012-2014, in response to humanitarian needs. INTERSOS has a regional office in Dakar and is active in response to the humanitarian crisis, particularly in Burkina Faso and Niger, working in various sectors: protection, nutrition, emergency education, food security and WASH. Since 2022, INTERSOS has focused its intervention strategy in Mali on localization. In partnership with three national organizations (FEDE, AMSS, Delta Survie), INTERSOS is implementing several specific integrated projects in Protection, Food Security, WASH, Health and Nutrition, and CSO capacity building in the Mopti, Ségou, Bandiagara and Gao regions, with funding from DG ECHO, AICS and SV.

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the Head of Mission, the Program Coordinator and the HQ Medical Unit, define and implement the mission’s medical strategy. Be responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources of the mission, in accordance with INTERSOS’ charter, policies and ethical principles, taking into account international and national protocols, to ensure the provision of quality medical care to patients and their communities, and to improve the health and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Responsible for defining, implementing and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country medical strategy by translating identified health needs into a strategic medical vision and the project objectives, priorities and resources required to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk.
• Overall responsibility for the relevance and quality of medical interventions carried out within INTERSOS projects and be required to identify and work to remove obstacles to improved patient safety, effective medical care and better patient-centered activities.
• Ensure continuous monitoring of medical and humanitarian needs in the country of the Mission in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determine the resources needed to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Coordinate with the Medical Unit the validation of project proposals he/she designs for submission to international donors and private foundations.
• Responsible for supervising and monitoring technical medical aspects, humanitarian needs and, in coordination with the Logistics and Supply Coordinator, material aspects of programs through regular field visits, analyzing difficulties during implementation and reporting discrepancies as they arise, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results
• In close collaboration with the HR department, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the mission’s healthcare staff and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/integration, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal/external communication). Directly supervise and support medical teams in the implementation of medical activities, ensuring compliance with internal protocols as well as those of the local ministry and health department.
• Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and schedules, procedures and protocols. Ensure the preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with Logistics and Supply and the submission of all medical purchase requisitions. Be responsible for the proper management of the pharmacy within the mission and supervise the use of the Inventory Management System (IMS) by medical staff, including projects. Provide reports on the progress of the mission from a medical point of view, as required.
• Represent INTERSOS with local medical authorities and ensure constant presence and active participation in health and nutrition coordination forums (cluster meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and maintain regular contact with other mission counterparts (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden analysis of the medico-humanitarian situation, strengthen the impact of the medical intervention and support advocacy actions.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Postgraduate degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Specialization in tropical medicine or diploma in public health is desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant professional experience as a medical referent in the humanitarian sector, particularly in humanitarian contexts.

Professional Requirements

• Essential computer skills (Word, Excel and Internet).
• Demonstrate experience with compliance and reporting to various donors.

Languages

• Working knowledge of English and French.

Personal Requirements

• Leadership, management, and people development.
• Strong teamwork and cooperation skills.
• Strategic vision.
• Service orientation.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles.
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices.

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