Description
Job Summary:
The Medical Support Coordinator assists the Medical Coordinator in administrative and operational tasks, ensuring efficient management, strengthening relationships, and guaranteeing quality care.
Key Highlights:
1. Support efficient management of medical programs.
2. Contribute to the health of the served population.
3. Strengthen networks and collaborate with health authorities.
**Description and Responsibilities:**
**Working Hours:** 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
**Level:** Professional
**Employment Type:** Tenured \- CLT labor code ***What is it like to be a Medical Support Coordinator at MSF?***
You will be responsible for supporting the Medical Coordinator in administrative and operational tasks, contributing to efficient program management, strengthening relations with authorities, and ensuring activities comply with MSF protocols. Your work will be essential to guaranteeing quality medical care and improving the health of the served population.
***What challenges will you face?***
* Monitor and supervise project medical activities
* Manage medical data and reports
* Temporarily cover medical functions in the field when necessary
* Implement the national team's health policy
* Participate in emergency preparedness and response
* Strengthen networks and collaborate with health partners and authorities
***What does a typical day in this role look like?***
* Monitor and supervise medical activities in the tuberculosis project within Rio de Janeiro's prison system, conducting field visits and participating in the annual operational review.
* Ensure accurate collection and management of data, supervising the preparation and archiving of monthly, quarterly, and annual medical reports at the project and country levels.
* Temporarily cover medical functions in the field, ensuring continuity of care and support to teams.
* Implement the national team's health policy, following up on individual cases and evaluating services when necessary.
* Contribute to emergency preparedness and response by monitoring risks and supporting plan updates.
* Strengthen networks and partnerships with governmental institutions and civil society organizations to ensure technical and operational alignment.
**Requirements:** ***What do you need?***
* Medical degree
* Active registration with the Regional Medical Council (CRM)
* Training or experience in Tropical Medicine and/or Public Health
* Prior experience with MSF and/or other NGOs (preferred)
* Experience in emergency contexts (preferred)
* Work experience with the Brazilian Ministry of Health
* Fluency in Portuguese
* English proficiency desirable
***What competencies are required?***
* Commitment to achieving objectives with excellence
* Ability to analyze situations and propose effective solutions
* Skill in dialogue, agreement-building, and representing the organization professionally
* Adaptability to change, adjusting priorities, schedules, and tasks according to contextual needs
* Active collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, offering support and maintaining clear communication to achieve shared goals
***Principles and Safeguarding Culture***
MSF seeks individuals committed to a safeguarding culture, promoting a safe, ethical, and inclusive environment for all. We deeply value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in all our actions. Applications aligned with these values will be highly prioritized.
We prioritize applications that meet the requirements and identify with marginalized groups, including: Black people (Black and Brown), Indigenous people, Trans people, and People with Disabilities (PwD).
**Benefits:**
Medical assistance, Dental assistance, Life insurance, Meal allowance, Transportation allowance