MEDICAL COORDINATOR-EMERGENCY POOL

Médecins Sans Frontières, founded in 1971, is an international medical humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters or exclusion from health care. Our teams are made up of tens of thousands of medical professionals, logistics, administrative and various other professions, all guided by our medical ethics and our principles of impartiality, independence and neutrality.

MSF WaCA, created in 2019, is the first MSF headquarters in Africa, and responds to the desire to reinvent the MSF movement after 50 years of humanitarian actions in the world, for more access to care, more reactivity and proactivity for greater medical coverage of affected populations in the world.

Why join us?

You are preparing to become a member of the MSF family, with over 50 years of emergency medical action that earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

We are an inclusive organization that considers social and professional well-being a right for all and provides an environment that considers the diversity of each member.

MSF WaCA claims an African anchorage that considers the local expertise with which it contributes to the implementation of its activities and makes each member, a key actor of the new dynamics of the humanitarian action in the world.

Diversity, Inclusion & Safe Recruitment

MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without any form of discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground.

Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

MSF is committed to applying Safe Recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair, and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization, and its beneficiaries.

We Are Looking for: Medical Coordinator – Emergency Pool

Department: Operations

Direct Manager: Emergency Coordinator

Functional Manager: Emergency Cell medical manager

Working %: 100%

Position Based in: Field

Mobility: High mobility required – availability for short-notice deployments in emergency contexts across WaCA region

Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Contract; Renewable           

Position to be filled: Selected candidates will be added to the MSF WaCA Emergency Pool roster and may be contacted for deployment as operational emergency needs arise.

Objectives

The Emergency Medical Coordinator is responsible for the rapid assessment, design, implementation and coordination of emergency medical interventions to ensure effective and quality medical response in crisis situations

Main responsibilities

1. Assessment & Analysis

• Conduct rapid health assessments and exploratory missions

• Analyze epidemiological data and health risks

• Identify priority needs

2. Strategy & Program Design

• Define and adapt emergency medical strategy

• Ensure integration of public health approach

• Propose appropriate intervention plans

3. Operational Coordination

• Supervise medical teams (doctors, nurses, MoH staff)

• Ensure coordination with authorities and partners

• Support project implementation

4. Resource Management

• Identify and mobilize HR, drugs and medical equipment

• Ensure rational use of resources

• Contribute to budget planning and follow-up

5. Monitoring & Reporting

• Monitor program indicators and medical activities

• Ensure quality of care

• Produce medical and operational reports

Education

Medical Degree or paramedical degree (, Nurse, Midwife) with a masters in Public health

Competencies

1. Technical

   • Emergency public health

   • Epidemiology and surveillance

   • Outbreak response

   • Nutrition and vaccination programs

   • Crisis context analysis

2. Soft skills

   • Leadership and decision-making

   • Strong analytical skills

   • Coordination and organization

   • Flexibility and adaptability

   • Negotiation and diplomacy

Professional experience required

• Minimum 2–3 years in humanitarian field as a Project Medical Referent

• Experience in emergency contexts

• Experience in coordination/management position

• Previous MSF or similar NGO experience is an asset

Languages Skills

Working proficiency in English and French

Computer Skills

MS Office suite (mainly MS Word, Excel and Powerpoint)

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N.B.: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position. It is not exhaustive. Therefore, the responsibilities and activities of the position may differ from those described in this job description due to organizational and operational needs.

Deadline: 18:00 GMT 22.07.2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.