Afghanistan: Afghanistan - A Medical Coordinator

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilians’ victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by answering their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency.

The association leads in average 140 projects by year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 4 million people in 22 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, Caucasus and Europe.

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Context and humanitarian needs in Afghanistan

At the 2012 Tokyo Conference, Afghanistan announced its road map toward self-reliance. However, great challenges remain to be overcome. Security, social and economic development, good governance, and justice are, among other issues, essential preconditions in order to achieve the country’s ambitious objectives. The withdrawal of the majority of international troops in 2014 as well as the recent change in government leadership has raised questions concerning the stability of the country.

In fact, 2014 and 2015 witnessed an increased level of violence with civilians paying the highest price, a rise in unemployment and criminality, and . Rebuilding and strengthening the health-care system is still a priority in Afghanistan with the country-wide continuation of the implementation of the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) and the Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS) initiated in 2003 and 2005. PUI is a key implementing partner for both the BPHS and EPHS programmes.

Our action in the field

PUI reaffirms its commitment to support Afghan people through a strategy based on its experience of the country and expertise in health interventions. Complementary to the implementation of the BPHS and EPHS program, PUI has started health targeting for conflict-affected and hard-to-reach population.

PUI will also seek to develop an integrated approach in its areas of intervention, with projects on food security, livelihood and WASH, to comprehensively respond to the needs of vulnerable population.

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As part of our activities in Afghanistan, we are looking for a Medical Coordinator.

The Medical Coordinator is responsible for the development of the mission’s strategy related to health and for the quality of the health programmes all along the project cycle, from assessment, to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. S/he works closely with the Deputy Medical Head of Mission and Head of Mission in assessing, implementing and following-up all health programs in the mission.

• Strategy:Working alongside the Head of Mission and cooperating closely with the Deputy Medical Head of Mission and the Regional Health Advisor (Asia), s/he contributes to the development of new medical initiatives for the mission. S/he carries out epidemiological monitoring for the country and analyses strengths and weaknesses from the point of view of public health.


• Programmes: S/he ensures that medical programme(s) are in line with PUI’s health policy and monitors them for quality and efficacy.


• Representation: S/he represents the association to partners, authorities and local stakeholders involved in implementing medical programmes.


• Human Resources / Training:S/he supervises the medical coordination team (PUI employees), provides support to Heads of Bases for recruiting technical staff and supervises technical training activities on the basis of identified needs with the Medical Officers in the base.


• Logistics and Administration: S/he ensures the activities for which he/she is responsible comply with logistical and administrative procedures.


• Safety: S/he contributes to compliance with safety rules within the mission and communicates any safety-related information to the Head of Mission. He/She ensures healthcare is provided for expatriate staff involved in the mission.

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Training and Experiences

Medical degree + Master in Public Health or similar

Minimum 3 years’ experience on the design and implementation of health programs in developing countries, with experience in conflict-affected and protracted crisis.

Good oral and written communication skills

Excellent project management skills and knowledge

Excellent skills in Monitoring and Evaluation process

Languages

English required

French desirable

Proposed Terms

Employed with a Fixed-Term Contract – 12 months

Expected starting date: July 2016

Monthly gross income: from 1 980 up to 2 310 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI

Cost covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…

Insuranceincluding medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

Housing in collective accommodation

Daily living Expenses (« Per diem »)

Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months