Medical Activity Manager, Maiduguri

JOB PURPOSE: The role holder coordinates and supervises the implementation of INTERSOS’s medical activities and ensures the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities. S/he disseminates information provides technical support to management and staff and performs administrative functions on medical-related matters. Tasks and Main Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of the project policy, annual plan, budget review, operational development proposals and reports to donors.
• Participates in exploratory missions, situation assessments (defining medical operational priorities when needed).
• Coordinates and supervises the efficient implementation of the medical activities according to INTERSOS’s standards operating procedures, and through the correct compilation and analysis of the medical database.
• Prepares the medical orders needed to implement the medical activities(s) under his/her responsibility, and identifies non-medical support needs (material, infrastructure, transport, etc.), reporting them to the line manager.
• Examines and inspects the efficacy of all administrative procedures related to patients’ follow-up (card filling, registers, paper exit, discharge, transfers) and ensures correct application according to INTERSOS policies.
• Ensures efficient pharmacy management and monitors the rational use of drugs, supervises the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating future needs.
• In close coordination with the project coordinator ensures proper management of the medical staff of the project (recruitment, training, induction, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication).
• Facilitates the circulation of information and fluid communication within the team and between the team and the ones involved in other activities.
• Participates in the development of the plan of action together with PMR/FCO/Mental Health.
• Carries out annual individual reviews of medical staffs under his responsibility and delegating the responsibility for carrying out reviews of other personnel.
• Coordinates daily management of the team’s work plan under his/her responsibility.
• Updates the monthly medical data and prepares the monthly medical report for the Project.
• In close coordination with the HR department and the Project Medical Referent, plans and supervises the associated processes (recruitment, training, evaluation, development, and communication) for the medical staff.
• Reports to Project Medical Referent all the medical activities, and close coordinate before to take any decision-action.
• Cooperates with the PMR in ensuring a regular and constructive exchange with the NGO operating in the same area, Hospital representative, MOH representative and other local medical actors.
• Organizes and participates in meetings with other managers in order to ensure smooth collaboration of all departments in terms of activities running.
• Participating in the monthly reports according to guidelines.

Professional Requirements:

• Minimum MBBS and masters in health/nutrition/public health is an added advantage.
• At least 1-2 years of progressive work experience in management of health interventions (NCD, MH, SRH, Nutrition) in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environments, of which at least 2 years are at managerial grade or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, power point presentation etc.)
• Strong sense of responsibility, methodical and accurate with high organizational skills
• Honesty and integrity and able to cope with stressful situations.
• Flexibility & adaptability-Willingness to deploy to the newly liberated local government areas.
• Fluency in English, Kanuri and Hausa will be considered a plus