Job Description

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, non-profit medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. For more information, visit our Arabic website, www.msf-me.org.
Médecins Sans Frontières Belgium mission in Yemen is recruiting Project Medical Coordinator. Other suitable candidates may be considered for inclusion in a reserve pool for future Project Medical Coordinator vacancies, in accordance with MSF recruitment procedures

• Location: Aden Project – PHCCs and outreach activities in Aden and Lahj governorates, with possible mobility to other project locations depending on operational needs
• Contract duration: Six (6) months, with the possibility of extension
• Contract type: Fixed-Term contract
• Reporting to: Project Medical Coordinator

Main Purpose:

Supporting the Project Medical Referent through delegated tasks and responsibilities related to the planning, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of medical activities at project level, in accordance with MSF protocols, (para)medical standards, hygiene rules and standard precautions, in order to contribute to the quality and continuity of medical care provided to patients and the targeted population.

Accountabilities:

• Supporting the Project Medical Referent in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of medical activi-ties, including regular follow-up of supported health facilities and/or outreach activities, and identifying op-erational medical needs in terms of human resources, equipment, materials and organization.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of MSF medical protocols, (para)medical standards, infec-tion prevention and control measures, hygiene rules and standard precautions, and reporting identified gaps to the Project Medical Referent.
• Participating in the collection, compilation, validation and analysis of medical and epidemiological data, ensuring data quality and timely reporting, and contributing to the preparation of regular medical reports and activity reviews.
• Supporting the medical follow-up of patients and referral pathways, in collaboration with the relevant med-ical teams and health structures, and contributing to the organization and documentation of referrals when required.
• Supporting and supervising medical and paramedical teams as delegated by the Project Medical Refer-ent, including participation in recruitment, induction, training, coaching, work organization, leave planning and performance follow-up, while promoting teamwork and adherence to MSF principles and medical stand-ards.
• Participating in the identification of training needs and in the organization and delivery of technical train-ing, coaching and on-the-job support for medical and paramedical staff.
• Supporting the follow-up of pharmacy and medical supply needs at project level, including consumption monitoring, stock follow-up and timely communication of needs, in collaboration with pharmacy, supply and logistics teams, to help prevent shortages and ensure appropriate use of medical items.
• Contributing to the monitoring of medical equipment and materials, ensuring that identified needs, mainte-nance issues and replacement requirements are communicated to the relevant departments.
• Participating, when delegated, in meetings and coordination with health structures, local health authorities and other relevant stakeholders, ensuring that technical information and agreed follow-up actions are com-municated to the Project Medical Referent.
• Ensuring proper organization, filing and confidentiality of relevant medical documentation, reports, tools and project medical records in accordance with MSF procedures.
• Immediately reporting significant medical incidents, quality-of-care concerns, unusual epidemiological trends or operational constraints to the Project Medical Referent and supporting follow-up actions as re-quested.
• Performing other medical support duties delegated by the Project Medical Referent according to project priorities, including temporary reinforcement of medical activities, assessments or specific operational needs.

MSF Section/Context Specifics

• Support the Project Medical Referent in the follow-up of medical activities implemented through supported primary health care facilities and Mobile Clinic activities in Aden/Lahj.
• Contribute to the monitoring of quality of care, patient flow, referrals, medical data and implementation of MSF protocols across project-supported activities.
• Support the preparation and follow-up of medical team schedules, trainings, supervision visits and action plans, in close collaboration with the Project Medical Referent and activity supervisors.
• Support coordination between medical activities and Pharmacy, Logistics, Supply, HR/Administration and other project departments for operational medical needs.
• Contribute to preparedness and adaptation of medical activities according to evolving project priorities, access constraints and identified health needs. 
• Responsible for managing staff health in project, providing medical consultation if necessary. Ensure regular stock count and refilling of staff health boxes in office and Guest house in close collaboration with Project Pharmacy Supervisor. 
• Support PMC in coordination of project medical activities with the MoH, local health actors and other relevant stakeholders and facilitate the proper communication between MSF and other actors.

Education    

• Medical Doctor diploma or equivalent in a related allied health field

Experience    

• Minimum 2 years of relevant clinical and/or medical project experience
• Experience in supervision, medical data follow-up and implementation of clinical protocols
• Experience with MSF or another medical humanitarian organization is an asset
• Experience in emergency, primary health care and/or mobile clinic activities is an asset

Languages    

• Mission language essential B2; local language(s) highly desirable

Knowledge    

• Computer literacy (Word, Excel and medical data/reporting tools)
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control, standard precautions and basic pharmacy/medical stock principles

Competencies    

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness

How to Apply

Médecins sans Frontières – Aden Project

Application Information:

• Candidates should submit their CV, Cover Letter, ID and copies of diplomas/certificates in English at the following email address: MSFOCB-Aden-Jobs@brussels.msf.org using “PROJECT MEDICAL REFERENT SUPPORT” as the email subject line.
• All application documents must be attached directly to the email in PDF, DOC, or DOCX format. Links to documents, online storage platforms, or shared folders will not be accepted.
• MSF strongly encourages women to apply.
• Please note that applications with missing required documents will NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• MSF welcomes applications from people with disabilities and is committed to an inclusive recruitment process.
• MSF does not charge fees or accept any money during the entire recruitment process.
• Selected candidate will undergo reference and security checks at the end of recruitment process.

Deadline for submitting applications is on 24 October 2026, 12:00 noon