MSF Field Simulation Support Manager at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The main objective of this position is to support the implementation OCBA MSF Field Simulation project plans 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In close collaboration and supported by the TIC Simulation Program manager in all steps:

General :

• Support the implementation of the OCBA MSF Field Simulation project plans agreed with the OC’s stakeholders
• Centralize the specific demands ( pilots ) that may arise from the field, the HQ OPS and the technical department and LU for the use of simulation.
• Participate in the co-design of the support structure and procedures related to simulation  in  the OC and  its OPS in the Dakar Regional unit.

Planning

• Participate in the identification  of sites ready to implement the pilots with the cells, and needed dpt med,  ops and LU departments.
• Elaborate  & coordinate the annual schedule of the pilots implementation ( the prioritization will be previously done  the Program Manager with the stakeholders ) in collaboration with   : 
• Field teams
• Technical on Capacity building & deployments and MIOs
• and with the department involved (ops, med, log, LU ..)
• Plan, adapt resources needed to be deployed based on the plans defined ( MIOS,  SME,   facilitators, material…) with the support of the  Technical on Capacity-Building & deployments
• Organize jointly with the MIO & the support  of the Technician on capacity  Building , the preparation and implementation of simulation   pilots( chronogram, resources,…)   in coordination with the cell and the field teams

Monitoring

• Participate on the monitor the implementation of the plans  jointly with the Technician on deployments ,  the fulfillment of specifics stablished pilot’s goals and the proper development of the reports
• Participates in the Data collection, analytics & Reporting
• Participate in the budget follow-up

Communication

• Support the communication and change management activities in relation to promote the benefits of simulation, experiences sharing among the different  pilots implemented in different projects, reports sharing , etc…
• Participate to the strategy and activities developed to promote the simulation concepts and experiences, and support exchange discussion between projects implementing them with the support of MSF field simulation team.
• Maintain regular contact with OPS, Med, Log LU to keep up-to-date with simulation initiatives and developments

PLACEMENT WITHIN THE ORGANISATION

This position will be hierarchically Program manager of the TIC Simulation and functionally accountable to  head of services of

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education and experience

• MSF field experience in management/coordination positions . At least 2-3 years
• Strong project cycle management, communication skills, diplomacy, analytical thinking, leadership skills.
• Experience in simulation will be and asset
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environment. 
• English and French.  Spanish and/or Arabic are very much valued.