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

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

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 pilot’s 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, etc.)   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.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• 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.

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic vision
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Initiative and Innovation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Deadline to apply: 12th October 2022