Deputy Project Medical Referent Medecins sans Frontieres
MSF - Swizerland - Sudan
Médecins sans Frontières is am international medical humanitarian emergency organisation. It provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflicts, and does so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.
Vacancy No: UMR008
Section/Unit:
MSF OCG, Umrakuba Project
Grade Level:
11
Supervisor:
Project Medical Referent
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Doka/Umrakuba
Duration:
6 months with possible extension
Closing Date:
03 Sept 2026
Background:
Supporting the Project Medical Referent through delegated tasks and responsibilities including defining, planning, and monitoring of medical activities and in the coordination of resources required to en-sure quality of care provided by MSF.
Duties and responsibilities:
Assist PMR in the implementation of medical activities according to MSF protocols and guidelines.
In colaboration with department managers Ensure quality of care across all departments (OPD, IPD, emergency, nutrition, maternity, etc.).
Participate in explo of new health facilities and outbreak response and emergency interventions as needed.
Provide day-to-day technical support to medical staff.
In colaboration with MAM Suppervise clinical practices to ensure adherence to MSF and national protocols.
In colaboration with department manager Identify training needs and support capacity-building initiatives.
Support data team in data collection, analysis, and interpretation of medical indicators.
In colaboration with Monitor program performance and suggest improvements.
Ensure proper use of health information systems and reporting tools.
Participate in regular medical reporting (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
In colaboration with department manager Monitor rational drug use and prevent ruptures and overstocks.
Support forecasting and ordering of medical materials by participating in reviewing FMCs for International medical orders.
Support PMR in outbreak preparedness and response measures.
Work closely with other departments (logistics) to support the new ongoing construction.
Participate in internal coordination meetings with coordination of PMR.
Represent the medical team in the absence of the PMR when required.
Assist in supervision and evaluation of medical staff, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
Promote team cohesion and adherence to MSF values.
Contribute to internal and external medical reports.
Support medical data quality and audit processes.
Be national staff health responsible in absence of staff health focal person.
Any other task assigned by the line manager.
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Education
Essential: Medical doctor with Valid Registration in Sudan Medical Council.
Desirable: specialization or training in Tropical Medicine or related studies.
Experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience related to the degree/diploma.
Diverse and strong health knowledge including at least 1 year working in humanitarian settings with MSF (or another humanitarian organization) in the field.
Languages
Essential mission language, an additional language or local language desirable.
Knowledge
Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competencies
People Management and Development L2
Commitment to MSF Principles L2
Behavioural Flexibility L3
Results and Quality Orientation L3
Teamwork and Cooperation L3
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
