Careers at Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

Purpose of the Role

• The Head of Logistics ensures that MSF Ubuntu has operationally sound, context‑adapted, and high‑quality logistics systems, and that missions receive appropriate logistics support, tools, and capacity building to operate safely, effectively, and in line with MSF Ubuntu values. This role provides strategic oversight, inter-OD alignment and coordination, and contextual adaptation of logistics systems, while relying on and working closely with OCB as the primary provider of logistics support. The role serves as the logistics focal point and operational reference within MSF Ubuntu, focusing on system coherence, implementation follow‑up, and continuous improvement, rather than direct technical delivery.

Reports to: Director of Logistics and Supply.

Department: MSF Ubuntu Logistics & Supply

Tasks & Responsibilities:

Logistics Systems, Information & Knowledge Management

• Contribute to the development of operational logistics standards, guidance, and technical references, ensuring coherence with MSF frameworks, Ubuntu-OCB logistics & technical standards and Ubuntu strategic orientations.
• Adapt and contextualize existing MSF global tools to MSF Ubuntu operational realities (energy, fleet, facilities, supply interfaces, ...) in close collaboration with partner ODs to maintain coherence and collective system ownership.
• Maintain a simple, centralized set of Ubuntu‑specific logistics tools and templates, ensuring they remain usable, mission‑adapted, and fully complementary to existing systems, and support coherent, light, and operationally driven reporting.
• Identify system‑level logistics gaps or risks and ensure they are addressed with relevant stakeholders.
• Promote and facilitate the capitalisation and systematic dissemination of logistics lessons and good practices, strengthening peer‑to‑peer learning and cross‑country knowledge sharing.

Technical Partnership and Inter‑OD Interface

• Act as MSF Ubuntu’s technical and operational interface with other MSF Operational Directorates (ODs) on logistics matters, representing Ubuntu in relevant intersectional platforms and coordinating access to technical support and systems across the Movement.
• Collaborate with partner ODs to maintain coherence between logistics support with other logistics‑related domains outside Ubuntu/OCB logistics partnership’s scope.
• Facilitate two‑way technical exchange by bringing Ubuntu field realities, lessons learned, and locally rooted practices into inter‑OD technical discussions.
• Support joint technical workstreams or pilots with partner ODs, as mandated by the Logistics & Supply Director.

Quality Assurance & Mission Support 

• Support missions in analysing logistics risks, gaps, and needed improvements.
• Monitor adherence to essential standards (Log Basics, safety, maintenance).
• Support logistics reviews, audits follow ups, and readiness assessments.

Knowledge & Information Management 

• Maintain a simple, centralised set of Ubuntu logistics templates & tools.
• Ensure logistics reporting is coherent, light, and operationally useful.
• Document lessons learned and good practices from missions for internal use and sharing with partners.

Localisation & Contextual Adaptation

• Support context‑adapted planning.
• Ensure logistics systems integrate local actors, technicians and markets.
• Adapt organigrams and roles using the Ubuntu Log Org Design Guide (staffing guidance/ staffing model) in line with operational realities and project scale.
• Promote context‑appropriate and sustainable logistics solutions that are compatible with local systems, capacities, and regulatory environments.

Logistics in Operations

• Work closely with Medical, Supply, Fin/HR, ICT, Security and Ops to embed logistics as a core operational partner rather than a support function only.
• Provide hands on operational logistics support where coordination structures are limited or still being built.
• Contributes to defining and refining Ubuntu’s logistics operational model, grounded in field realities.
• Ensure logistics delivers tangible added value to operations through pragmatic, timely support.
• Support missions directly during start up, transition, and scale up phases.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and gaps in logistics delivery and propose pragmatic adjustments to tools, processes, and ways of working.

Capacity Building

• Identify and prioritize learning and development needs for LogCos, LTLs, technical staff, national logisticians, and relevant community‑based actors, in coordination with L&D, partner ODs, and intersectional platforms.
• Provide briefings, coaching, and targeted support to LogCos and LTLs, strengthening leadership and technical capacity.
• Liaise with L&D, partner ODs, and intersectional platforms to ensure the availability of practical learning tools and training opportunities for mission use.
• Promote on‑the‑job learning, peer exchange, and use of existing MSF training platforms.
• Support the development of national staff capacity pathways aligned with operational needs and local context.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and support bottom‑up, field‑driven logistics improvements.
• Integrate relevant local innovations into logistics practices and capitalize on lessons learned by sharing them within MSF Ubuntu and with partners where appropriate.
• Promote simple, field-tested ways of improving workflows.
• Identify and propose opportunities for further collaboration with other ODs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in humanitarian logistics, including:
• Field‑based logistics coordination roles in complex or insecure contexts
• Technical support, advisory, or headquarters‑based logistics roles
• Experience working across multiple missions or regions

Demonstrated experience in:

• Designing and adapting logistics systems and tools
• Supporting and coaching field logistics teams
• Working in interdependent or matrix organisational settings
• Strong MSF field logistics background, including participation in 3–5 missions, ideally in a Logistics Coordinator (LogCo) role.

Key Competencies

Technical & Systems Competencies

• Solid technical knowledge across core logistics domains (fleet, energy, facilities, construction, supply interfaces, maintenance, safety)
• Strong understanding of MSF logistics standards, Log Basics, and field operational realities
• Strong logistics systems thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to translate global standards into practical, field‑adapted solutions
• Quality assurance mindset, with attention to safety and compliance
• Skilled in systems thinking, practice design, and simplification of tools

Collaboration & Interdependence

• Strong ability to work collaboratively across departments and with other MSF Operational Directorates
• Experience acting as a technical interface or connector between entities
• Excellent cross‑cultural communication and collaboration skills
• Respectful and constructive engagement with partners and stakeholders

Localisation & Capacity Building

• Knowledge of localisation approaches, capacity‑building methodologies, and context‑adapted system design
• Commitment to strengthening national staff capacity and leadership
• Ability to integrate local actors, technicians, and markets into logistics systems
• Coaching and facilitation skills
• Experience in community‑based design is an asset

Behavioural/General Competencies

• Alignment with MSF values and Ubuntu principles
• Cross cultural awareness and security sensitivity
• Strategic vision
• Results and quality orientation
• Service orientation
• Planning and organising
• Initiative and innovation
• Teamwork and cooperation
• People management and development
• Networking and relationship building
• Ability to work autonomously within a clear accountability framework
• Pragmatic, flexible, and solution-oriented approach.

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The Role

To ensure robust financial, human resources, and administrative management of ACCESS-LA across all clusters and workstreams, enabling:

•  Transparent and compliant use of funds
•  Strategic resource allocation aligned with advocacy and implementation priorities
•  Effective recruitment and nurturing of a multidisciplinary global team
•  Donor confidence through accurate and timely reporting
•  Strong governance and risk mitigation

The role ensures that ACCESS-LA remains operationally agile while fully compliant with MSF standards and donor requirements.

This position works in close collaboration with the ACCESS-LA Project Lead, HR and Finance at project sites, MSF partner sections.

Scope of responsibilities

Strategic Financial Liaison with OCB finance department. 

• Work with relevant finance focal point to develop and manage the ACCESS-LA consolidated budget (multi-year, multi-cluster, multi-currency).
• Consult with the OCB Medical Department so that they are informed of the required chart of accounts aligned with Access Fund/TIC reporting.
• Meet with the relevant finance focal point to assist them to conduct regular budget forecasts and financial scenario analysis to inform strategic decisions (e.g., scale-up of pilots, campaign investment, CSO envelopes).
• Ensure readiness for internal and external audits.
• Oversee financial reporting to TIC/Access Fund, ensuring compliance and consistency.

Human Resources Management

• Lead workforce planning aligned with ACCESS-LA’s three pillars (Advocacy, Implementation, Research).
• Ensure grading, contracting, and onboarding of staff in collaboration with HR.
• Ensure compliance with MSF HR policies and TIC/Access Fund requirements.
• Support staff wellbeing and foster a collaborative, high-performing project culture.
• Ensure appropriate handling and reporting of HR-related risks (harassment, abuse, disciplinary processes).

Access LA Fund Management

• Coordinate overall grant management for Access Fund/TIC.
• Ensure alignment between budgets, logframes, KPIs, and deliverables.
• Maintain grant tracking tools (deadlines, reporting milestones, amendments).
• Support preparation of budget revisions and grant modifications.
• Ensure compliance with requirements and documentation standards.

Requirements

Education

• Degree in Finance, HR, Governance or related field and/or relevant experience (essential). 
• Certification in project management, grant management, or auditing (asset).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in finance or HR management or project support roles in MSF contexts or other NGOs. 
• Experience in humanitarian or global health programmes. 
• Strong familiarity with MSF financial and HR systems (asset).

Languages

• Spoken and written English is essential. French or Portuguese would be an asset.

Knowledge 

• A strong background in accountability 
• Knowledge of multi-currency financial management and forecasting.
• Understanding of HR legal frameworks in international settings.
• Familiarity with governance structures in MSF and Access Fund/TIC mechanisms (asset).

Competencies

• Budget Management 
• Strategic Vision 
• HR Strategy Development 
• Risk & Compliance Management 
• Team Management & Coaching 
• Autonomy & Decision-Making

Contract conditions and benefits

• Three-year fixed-term contract – Full time 
• Based in Africa, Asia or Central/South America. 
• Monthly gross salary:  R43407,46
• Hospitalization insurance, transport allowance. 

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• As a Face-to-Face & Telemarketing Officer at MSF Southern Africa, you’ll drive the performance of our external fundraising agencies, ensuring high-quality donor acquisition and retention through hands-on leadership, training, and data-driven strategies. This role is perfect for an energetic professional who excels at motivating teams, optimizing campaigns, and aligning fundraising with MSF’s ethical values to support life-saving work worldwide.

What You’ll Do

• Lead field and agency operations: Serve as MSF’s on-site representative, build relationships with agency managers and teams, conduct regular site visits for monitoring and coaching, and drive excellence through feedback and troubleshooting.
• Deliver training and quality assurance: Provide engaging training sessions, observe pitches and calls, refine scripts and techniques, implement evaluation frameworks, and ensure accurate communication of MSF’s mission and principles.
• Monitor performance and reporting: Track KPIs like conversions, retention rates, and ROI; produce insightful reports; and collaborate with digital, BI, and retention teams for data-driven improvements.
• Ensure compliance and donor experience: Enforce ethical standards, brand guidelines, and data protection (PoPIA); conduct audits; and resolve complaints promptly.
• Handle administration and coordination: Manage contracts, invoices, logistics, dashboards (e.g., Salesforce), and procurement for agency renewals.
• Foster collaboration and innovation: Share insights to enhance campaigns and donor journeys, integrate systems, and identify new techniques for efficiency.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a motivated, persuasive individual with strong sales and leadership skills, committed to humanitarian values. 

Here’s what you bring: Qualifications & Skills

• A Diploma or Degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in direct sales, fundraising, or donor acquisition (Face-to-Face and/or Telemarketing).
• Proven track record in training, coaching, and motivating teams, with experience managing external agencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel/Google Sheets) and CRM systems (Salesforce advantageous).
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle for regular travel within South Africa.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); additional languages are a plus.
• Call centre and Face-to-Face experience advantageous; NGO or humanitarian background desirable.

Personal Qualities

• Driven & persuasive: You motivate others, inspire performance, and thrive in target-driven environments.
• Team player: You collaborate effectively and build strong relationships in a dynamic, supportive setting.
• Detail-oriented: You ensure accuracy in reports, compliance, and data management.
• Culturally sensitive: You approach work with cross-cultural understanding and confidentiality.
• Values-driven: You align with MSF’s principles of respect, transparency, integrity, accountability, trust, and empowerment and adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.
   

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• MSF South Africa is looking for an MSF Access Intern with an interest in health policy , willingness to learn, good organisational skills, high flexibility and ability to work under pressure with competing priorities and deliver results. The candidate must have a passion for humanitarian work. The intern will be assisting the MSF Access Regional Advisors with research in access-related issues as well as administrative duties, collecting and compiling of strategic information and supporting with organising of events, campaigns and advocacy-related work.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Regional Advisor/s with research and mapping of medicine access related to MSF Access common disease priorities in the Southern and Eastern Africa region.
• Support the Regional Advisor/s in developing regional context analysis and mapping of key policy trends in the region, related to key access topics.
• Support the Regional Advisor/s in the day-to-day access to treatment related work, including but not limited to price research, medicine registration, Research & Development and health innovation and other research and advocacy tasks as needed.

Conferences, meetings and advocacy events:

• Support with organising meetings, workshops and other key advocacy related events.
• Provide support in writing Meeting and Workshop notes.
• Support in coordinating the Fix the Patent Laws coalition, by providing administrative support, organising of coalition meetings and managing the coalitions communication platforms.

Administration:

• Assist with the development of advocacy related materials, liaison with designers and printers.
• Coordinate the printing and shipping of advocacy related materials, reports etc to Field Teams, HQ and other key contacts.
• Create and maintain a good up to date electronic filing system of key documents that can be accessed and shared with others (e.g. SharePoint, google docs etc.
• Conduct regular media monitoring of online and broadcast outlets through online content monitoring service (News clip), newspaper subscriptions and online media alerts (e.g. Google Alerts).
• Create and periodically maintain a stakeholder database (comprising of key stakeholders such as civil society, government officials, MSF staff etc.

Requirements:

• Minimum University undergraduate degree or post graduate degree.
• Preferably studying/studied Public Health, Development Studies, International Relations or Political Science, Law, Economics or with demonstrable interest in working in the Health Policy Analysis and Advocacy field.
• Interest in national, regional and global health policy.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point essential.
• Creative and highly flexible approach to work, and ability to work within a team, multi task and good stress management skills and ability to deal with high workload at specific times.
• Creative social media skills.
• Knowledge of local and regional access to medicine barriers like Intellectual Property barriers , pricing, stockouts , and other systemic issues would be an advantage.

Benefits to the intern:

• Experience of working within a dynamic MSF Access team and with the Engagement Representation Analysis and Advocacy team as well as within an international humanitarian organisation.
• Will be supported to develop networking, policy analysis, research, advocacy and lobbying skills in a niche area.
• Will gain excellent exposure, and understanding of Global, regional and national Health Actors as well as Civil Society organisations.
• Will gain good understanding of Access to Treatment issues globally and in the region – understanding the barriers, lobbying, policy and campaigning both locally and internationally.
• Will be able to develop organisational and planning skills as well as abilities to prioritise and work under pressure.

Remuneration and Resources:

Remuneration Details:

• Monthly Stipend: R 5000
• 100% Medical aid contribution
• Transport allowance
• Cell Phone Allowance
   

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Purpose:

• MSF Southern Africa is looking for a Climate Engagement Intern to support the Engagement, Representation, Analysis and Advocacy (ERAA) department. The role requires strong planning, research and writing and administrative skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure while delivering results. The candidate must have a passion for humanitarian work and climate action. Working closely with the Climate Engagement Coordinator, the intern will support advocacy planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative research, data collection and writing on the climate change, environmental degradation and health thematic. In addition, the intern will play a key role in organising both in-person and virtual events, supporting internal communications and building networks with organisations and teams working at the intersection of climate and health. This opportunity is suitable for a person with a can-do attitude who is able to work independently and autonomously.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

Research, Advocacy and Network-Building:

• Support regional mapping, research and analysis of the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on health outcomes on MSF patients, communities and operations in the Southern Africa region.
• Support the development of a position and advocacy strategy for climate engagement.
• Organising, leading and/or supporting workshops and engagement activities that advance knowledge and build capacity on climate adaptation and mitigation within the ERAA department, the Section office, operational projects in the region and the wider MSF movement.
• Lead the collection and reporting of MSF Southern Africa Section’s carbon emissions, working closely with various departments such as Procurement and Office Management as well as the International Office Climate and Environment team.
• Contribute actively to joint initiatives across MSF climate working groups and platforms, including the Floods and Climate, Conflict and Migration groups
• Represent ERAA Climate team at relevant conferences, forums, and events when required.
• Support the building and engagement of a climate, environment and health stakeholder network.
• Participate and contribute to joint work done in various MSF climate working groups and platforms such as the Floods and Climate, Conflict and Migration working groups.
• Undertaking a representation role at relevant conferences, forums and events when necessary.
• Other research and advocacy tasks as needed on an ad hoc basis within the ERAA department.

Climate Engagement Events and Knowledge Materials:

• Assist with identifying and planning workshops, webinars and meetings with internal and external stakeholders and teams.
• Organise and manage online and in-person meetings and events including travel arrangements, preparing necessary presentation materials and logistics packs, meeting notes and post-event outcome reports.
• Assist with the content development and dissemination of digital and print advocacy-related information, education and communication.
• Coordinate the design and printing of advocacy-related materials such as reports, briefings, booklets by liaising with external designers, printers and the MSF Southern Africa Communications department.
• Conduct regular media monitoring and reporting of latest policy developments, news and upcoming events related to climate, environment and health in Africa and globally for the ERAA department.

Administration:

• Maintain and update working project documents, plans and trackers.
• Assist in scheduling of meetings, meeting notes, database maintenance, travel plans and other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Requirements:

• Minimum University graduate or postgraduate student, ideally in Environmental Sciences/ Management Studies or related field (preferably where Geographic Information System (GIS), climate modelling and/or carbon accounting or is core to the qualification) with a keen interest on climate change, environmental degradation and health topic.
• Passion for maps, quantitative and qualitative data collection and demonstrable knowledge working with GIS-related software/tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of climate change and public health issues in Southern Africa and beyond.
• Strong interest in working with communities on climate action and advocacy to promote locally led climate adaptation.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent creative content development, internal communications and social media skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Adobe Creative applications such as InDesign and/or Canva.
• Cross-cultural awareness.
• Analytical thinking.
• Results and quality orientation.
• Strong organisation and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under deadline pressures at specific times.
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust, and Empowerment.
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioural Commitments.

Added Advantage:

• Training in Meteorology or Climatology.

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MAIN PURPOSE

• Participate in the planning, supervision and coordination of mental health / pycho-social related services in the programme in accordance with MSF standards in order to provide the most appropriate mental health support for patients.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Participate in the planning, organization and coordination of Mental Health activities, in close collaboration with the Mental Health activity manager and other medical team members, in order to ensure an efficient and effective implementation of the resources needed while maintaining high levels of quality in Mental Health MSFprograms and activities.
• Coordinates activities of counseling services with other relevant actors and liaises with the local counterparts (like MoH, WHO, ICRC and NGO) on mental health matters, including referral services.
• Supervise the daily mental health activities and patient support according to MSFprotocols and standards in order to provide the most appropriate support for clients with psycho social needs
• Liaise with the other MSF team members of the project.
• Supervise, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required
• Oversee the administrative processes associated with psychosocial functioning.
• When needed, give psychological support to patients according to MSFprotocols to improve mental health conditions of patients and enhance their functionality.
• Compile the data and statistic linked with MH activities and report to the MH activity manager
• Offer clinical counselling supervision to mental health counsellors in collaboration with the Mental Health Activity Manager.
• Ensure the patient’s related information is kept confidential

EDUCATION

• Degree and Masters in Clinical Psychology.

EXPERIENCE

• Clinical experience of at least 2 years

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Main Purpose:

• Implement gynaecological and obstetrician procedures, performing any other prior treatment required, during or immediately after a woman has given birth in order to improve women’s reproductive health and to reduce pregnancy, delivery and neonatology risks. This will be done in accordance with MSF policies, protocols and universal hygiene standards and in multidisciplinary collaboration with other medical doctors and midwife services,

Job Accountabilities:

• Provide health care related to gynaecology and obstetrics to patients, including prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
• Ensure the implementation of MSF clinical policies, tools, guidelines and protocols related to gynaecology and obstetrics in order to minimize clinical risk and to extend best reproductive practices.
• In collaboration with other medical colleagues, carry out the collection of quantitative gynaecological data and ensure exhaustive use of management tools in order to improve gynaecological results and to share knowledge among other field specialists.
• Plan and supervise the HR associated processes (recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the gynaecological staff in order to ensure both an efficient sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve people’s capabilities and their active participation in influencing the targeted population using preventive practices. This will be done in close coordination with the HR department.
• Supervise the maintenance and running of the gynaecological equipment and drug consumption, preparing new orders when required and ensuring its rational use as well as that pharmacy stock levels are permanently updated and available. This will be done in cooperation with the pharmacist and logistic staff, the management,

Requirements:

Education

• Essential, Gynecology specialist diploma.

Experience

• Essential at least 2 years certified work experience in Gynecology
• Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGO’s in developing countries

Languages

• Essential mission language; local working language would be an asset.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

 Additional (Flexible) Requirements 

Education

•  MD degree from an accredited university and valid license to practice in the applicant’s home country - essential. Desirable: Diploma in Obstetric ultrasonography

Experience

•  Previous experience in maternal health care in developing country(ies)
•  Able to perform and teach operative care
•  Good communication and negotiation skills

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GENERAL OBJECTIVE

• To collaborate with MSF medical staff on the integration of psychiatric treatment with basic healthcare services in order to insure the treatment of patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders.
• Improve the quality of care in psychiatric services within a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach.
• Improve the access to quality psychiatric services of the target population by strengthening the referral system and collaborating with MoH and other actors.
• Improve the capacities of the MSF and MoH team by identifying needs, planning and training MDs & MH Team and supervising their work.
• Ensure a rational use of psychotropic drugs by advising on treatment lines according to MSF guidelines, reviewing consumptions and participating in medical orders in collaboration with Pharma team and PMR

MAIN FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES & TASKS

• Provide treatment for patients suffering from severe and common psychiatric disorders with specific attention to the cultural context.
• Provide training and supervision to national and international medical staff (doctors and nurses) on diagnosis and treatment of severe and common mental health disorders according to MSF guidelines
• Participate as a member of the mental health team when present and offer supervision and support to national psychologists and counselors
• Ensure that guidelines and psychotropic medications from MSF standard drug list are available in the project
• Ensure that proper information on treatment and follow up are collected in order to monitor the provision of care.
• Evaluate in-country available psychiatric services including possibilities for psychiatric hospitalization and the quality of these services.
• Form a relationship with MoH and exploration of sustainability of psychiatric treatment.
• Establish collaboration/communication with medical specialties in the project in order to achieve a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Recruitment of MSF psychiatrist /mhGap MD
• Training on mhGap to MSF and MoH identified doctors
• Implementation of the expanded mhGap approach in the project (currently implemented under restricted

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Key responsibilities:

• Provide emergency resuscitation and required urgent medical stabilisation of critical patients.
• Assess patients fitness to undertake an operation before the surgery takes place.
• initiate anaesthesia, providing safe pre-operative, during and post-operative care using anaesthetics and pain management.
• work in a team of other health professionals to ensure patient wellbeing.
• perform administrative tasks in areas which relate to the care of patients, including summaries of patient treatment and the writing of discharge letters
• attend multidisciplinary team meetings both on and off-site
• participate in an agreed on-call rota and take on an equal share in providing emergency cover

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor with Diploma in Anaesthesia or Anaesthetisiology specialisation.
• Valid Registration with HPCSA
• Over 6 months of Anastehtsia experience in a busy hospital.
• Good communication skills.
• Team-player
• Flexible to work in insecure context.

Benefits :

• Volunteer stipend.
• All expenses covered.
• Professional liability coverage, medical insurance and repatriation cover.
• Humanitarian and international experience.

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Key responsibilities:

• As an MSF IPC Nurse you will be responsible for the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) activities and leads the development maintenance of an infection control program, according to MSF protocols and standards in order to ensure the quality of care and safety of patients, caretakers and staff.
• Organising surveillance for healthcare-associated infections
• Providing advice and leadership in outbreak investigation
• Developing and delivering training on IPC to healthcare workers
• Developing and implementing IPC-related policies and procedures
• Auditing the quality and effectiveness of healthcare facility environmental cleaning
• Auditing the quality and effectiveness of disinfection and sterilisation practices
• Implementing local, national or international best-practice guidelines for prevention of infection transmission in clinical care.

Requirements:

• Nursing degree and diploma in IPC (both are required)
• Minimum of two years’ professional experience as a IPC nurse
• Recent clinical experience (at least six months within the last 24 months)
• IT skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Fluency in English and/or French; any other languages are an asset (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Russian)
• Available for a minimum of six months
• Commitment to MSF’s work and values
• Strong team player
• Willingness to work in all kinds of contexts worldwide, including unstable areas
• Adaptable and able to work in a multicultural team
• Flexible and able to manage stress
• Self-driven with a solution-oriented approach
• Ability to train others

Benefits :

• Volunteer stipend
• All expenses covered
• Professional liability coverage, medical insurance and repatriation cover
• Humaniterian and international experience
   

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Key responsibilities:

• The Primary job functions is to resuscitate and stabilize patients then refer them to the appropriate medical departments for further medical management. Other specific responsibilities entails implementing SATS, protocols and training of ER team to achieving a well-functioning ER unit.  The ER MD works as part of a medical team in hospital.

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor with ER specialisation.
• Valid Registration with HPCSA
• Valid Passport
• Good communication skills
• Team-player
• Flexible to work in insecure context.

Benefits :

• Volunteer stipend.
• All expenses covered.
• Professional liability coverage, medical insurance and repatriation cover.
• Humaniterian and international experience.