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Intersectional Surgical Training Deputy Program Coordinator Berlin, Brussels or Abidjan (m/f/x) – MSF Belgium
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You have experience in Program management, training or pedagogy? Join MSF as Deputy Program Coordinator to work with the MSF intersectional surgical training program.
CONTEXT
The pursuit of continuous learning and development stands as a pillar of MSF mission and identity. Over the past years, there has been a consistent increase in the number of projects focused on learning and development to address the broadening range of interventions. This expansion encompasses a diverse array of learning and development efforts, ranging from educational efforts aimed at imparting practical skills, enhancing knowledge to more specialised programs in partnership with academic institutions.
Central to the success of learning and development initiatives is the strategic emphasis on coordination and management of activities. This serves as a cornerstone for ensuring that these initiatives are executed smoothly and with efficiency. Through careful coordination, the various components of learning endeavours are harmonized, ensuring that resources and efforts are directed towards common goals
The Intersectional surgical training program was developed in response to the increasing diversity of surgical projects, ranging from rural hospitals, providing essential life- and limb-saving surgery, to more specialised projects for more complex reconstructive and paediatric cases. In addition, MSF runs dedicated Trauma Centres, addressing the needs of victims of intended and unintended violence, in the context of active conflict. This operational strategy around surgical care requires an adapted surgical workforce. MSF Surgeons need to master an adapted set of surgical competencies and skills, reaching from broad to specialised, from obstetrics to vascular interventions. The MSF intersectional surgical training program (ISTP) training aims to serve the need for the entire MSF movement and is coordinated through all the MSF offices. Find more information about the ISTP on https://vimeo.com/656487821/b5ada8974b
The ISTP is implemented by the MSF Academy for Healthcare and the Berlin Medical Unit in close coordination with all the MSF Operational Centers. The ISTP team consist of a team based in Cape Town South Africa and the program Directors based in Belgium and Berlin coordinated by the Program manager based in Cape Town South Africa.
As Deputy Program Coordinator, your role will entail oversight of coordination and management of activities within French- speaking Africa potentially based in Abidjan. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in contributing to design, planning and implementation of training for Yemen, Afghanistan and other middle eastern countries with MSF surgical projects. The purpose of this new and exciting role is to take the lead in the practical organization of the workshops and also contribute to the shared goals of the ISTP.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure the planning, design and practical organization of the training for the ISTP in French-speaking Africa (probably Abidjan), being support by MSF surgeons for training content. Coordination with all stakeholders, organizing the logistics and administrative needs.
- Join the assessment team, network with key stakeholders, and develop a strategy for planning and implementing a surgical workshop based on the experience of the workshop organized by Doctors Without Borders in Germany.
- Establish a possible location in Abidjan to hold the surgical workshops, and arrange and prepare the facility as required by the surgical workshop concept.
- Coordinate with MSF teams responsible for the organization of selection and planning of the candidates for the surgical workshop in French-speaking Africa.
- Steer and facilitate the selection of candidates for the workshop with MSF Field and HQ HR teams (Career & Pool Managers and learning and Developments teams)
- Be responsible for the administration and logistics management of the workshop activities.
- With the rest of the team, design the training needs around the surgical projects in Yemen, Afghanistan and other countries with limited access to advanced surgical training
- Participate in the design, development, planning and organization of training in Yemen, Afghanistan and other locations where MSF is present.
- Evaluate risks and constraints associated with travel, administration and logistics for the training in the above-mentioned locations.
- Ensure the implementation of the decided activities for these contexts.
- Supporting with project progress monitoring and reporting project status reports for ISTP stakeholders
- Organize the evaluation of the workshop and document the lessons learnt in preparation for the next edition.
- Interact with all key stakeholders around the projects to assure good planning & good learning conditions for the candidates.
- Share program experiences with stakeholders and engage in the relevant meetings of the contracting office.
CONDITIONS
- Expected starting date: ASAP
- Locations*: Berlin (Germany), Brussels (Belgium) or Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
- Regular visits to training sites in Abidjan and other locations to be determined.
- Contract type: Open-ended contract – Full time
- The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established based on the station, on administrative/legal constraints and in respect of MSF function grids and salary policies
- Adhere to the MSF principles and our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment
- Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments
* The final outcome depends on local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of these locations.
Deadline for applications: 11/09/2023
How to apply?
Please, send your CV and cover letter to lucille.chazarain@brussels.msf.org and mention “Intersectional Surgical Training Deputy Program Coordinator” in the subject of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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