Medical Learning Officer at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

GENERAL OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this position is to support the Medical Learning and development Referent, ensuring the effective development and implementation of medical learning solutions. While the Medical Learning referent will hold the final responsibility and accountability, this role will focus on two key complementary activities that will make possible to be closer to the field. 

This position will be functionally and hierarchically accountable to the Medical Learning Referent. This person will work in coordination with the learning officers of the learning unit and TEMBO, to ensure the development of the different specific projects 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

• Develop Support: This includes assisting with the general development of planned learning solutions for the year. Tasks involve creating content, updating courses based on new protocols, handling translations, and proofreading when necessary. Additionally, this role will provide follow-up on various processes until the learning solutions are finalized.
• Coordinating and facilitating delivery of learning solutions: This involves coordinating and facilitating training sessions both remotely and at the field level. Examples of such training include the FC-PMR course, Hospital Management training, and SRH blended training.
• Participate in the development/review of tools and kits eg. PMR/Medco resources etc and support on administrative needs.
• Participate in simulation activities as requested. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Updating and Developing Training Packages: Daily Management of Learning Solutions

• Analyze Context and Potential Users: Collaborate with the Technical Referent to assess the context and identify the target users for the learning solutions.
• Define Learning Objectives and Content: Work with the Technical and Medical Learning Referents to establish a general logical framework for new resources. Coordinate with the Digital Learning Manager and Medical Learning Referent to define the objectives and potential content to be included.
• Content Development and Support: Assist in developing content for technical areas outside of your expertise by providing guidance and support on general options for the logical framework. Offer feedback and monitor project development closely in coordination with the assigned Learning Officer.
• Adaptation to Context and Users: Ensure that learning solutions are tailored to the specific context and the needs of future users.
• Ensure Alignment with Current Guidelines: Verify that all content and updates align with the most recent validated guidelines and protocols.
• Coordinate the Validation Process: Work with the Medical Learning Referent and Digital Learning Manager to oversee the validation process of the learning solutions.
• Proofreading and Quality Assurance: Provide proofreading support as needed to ensure accuracy and clarity in all learning materials.

Coordination and facilitation of trainings:

• Oversee Deployment of Learning Actions: In close coordination with Learning Administration Services from LU, manage the deployment of medical learning activities, ensuring proper implementation for both face-to-face and online methodologies.
• Facilitate and Monitor Training Activities: Actively participate in the execution of training activities and ensure that training sessions, whether online or in-person, are conducted effectively, fostering a positive team dynamic and an optimal learning environment.
• Produce Final Report: Compile a comprehensive final report that includes evaluations and recommendations for future training sessions, based on feedback and assessments.

Follow learning resources (PMR resource/ Learning path, community medical practice) : daily management of the learning solution

• Identify and Develop New Technical Areas: Identify new technical areas to be included in the PMR resource and support their development in coordination with the Technical Referents and Medical Learning Referent for validation.
• Align Content with Learning Solutions: Ensure that all content is adapted and aligned with current and future learning solutions for the PMR-MedCo position to maintain consistency and relevance.
• Implement Content Quality Control: Establish and maintain content quality control measures, ensuring all materials follow updated guidelines and standards.
• Keep Content Updated: Regularly update the content of all learning resources to ensure they remain current and relevant.
• Contribute to the Medical Community of Practice: Actively participate in the development and maintenance of the medical community of practice to foster knowledge sharing and professional growth.

Participate in simulation activities as requested.

• Suggest Scenarios during the development of the courses: Offer suggestions to improve future simulations based on the experience.
• Contribute to Scenario Design: Assist in developing new scenarios or adjusting existing ones for future simulations.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Medical degree, nursing, or midwifery diploma.
• Field experience in MSF among regular and emergency interventions is mandatory. (At least 2 years).
• Experience in designing, implementing, and monitoring learning programs in academic and/or professional settings; especially in the medical area is an asset.
• Languages: English and French (required). Spanish, Arabic and Portuguese is a plus.