Strategic Medical Lead/Deputy Head of Programmes Unit

JOB PURPOSE:

The role of the Strategic Medical Lead/Deputy Head of Programmes Unit is to lead all public health and evidence generation related activities that are undertaken by the MSF South Asia office. This includes providing direction for strategic planning, management accountability in program deployments, developing stakeholder engagement strategies thereby optimizing the department deliverables and achieving relevant strategic goals.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Expected End Results (“WHAT”) & Supporting Activities (“HOW”)

1. Medical Research : Direct the key research and evidence generation related activities that contribute to the goal of making MSF-South Asia a medico-research hub for the region and beyond thereby improving healthcare outcomes

A. Manage a team of subject matter experts that are involved in organizing regular MRIS events such as Asia Scientific Days, Tuberculosis Days among others; Lead the team in thematic development, external stakeholder engagement, editorial coordination, program findings, dissemination.

B. Guide the team in identifying key emerging public health challenges that are relevant for MSF operations and provide consultancy support and recommendations to the missions  as requested

C. Lead any potential publications or white papers that can be released by MSF-South Asia based on the ongoing activities

2. Innovation : Provide strategic direction, advice and thought leadership in the area of assigned responsibilities in order to position the department and the organization as a leader in the digital health/ innovation space.

A. Monitor  the innovation ecosystem for South Asian scenario, explore ways that disruptive technologies can be introduced for MSF- missions and guide operations in deploying relevant strategies by acting as an interface between MSF-South Asia and the existing innovation ecosystem in the region for potential engagement and implementation.

B. Generate key conversations around innovation (as a holistic definition) and align with  key stakeholders for potential program implementation.

C. Regular monitoring of current E-Health activities.

D. Oversee relevant evidence generation exercises from the innovation perspective and promote publication opportunities whenever possible.

E. Regularly engage with internal MSF innovation units (Swedish Innovation Unit, Japan Innovation Unit etc.), Manson Unit and Canada Telemedicine Unit.

3. External Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management and Internal Stakeholder Engagement

A.Lead in developing sustainable partnerships with key policymakers, Governmental bodies, academic institutes, public health organizations among others in South Asia and beyond that support wider aspirations of the MSF movement

B. Build a stakeholder engagement strategy by acting as interface between key external and internal stakeholders operating in areas of public health relevance that are aligned with MSF activities (both South Asia and globally)

C. Increase opportunities for MSF Operations, Access Campaign, other Access for Products of Healthcare initiatives and other partners to have conversations, make connections and use learnings to find efficiencies, improve outcomes, encourage change and create a culture of best practice.

4. Program Vision/ Long term strategic planning .

A. Formalize strategic end-goals based on clearly defined intervals and associated deliverables for creating a specific identity of MSF-South Asia within and outside the MSF movement

5. Program management

A. Focal point for managing all MRIS related activities from implementation of programmes, budget, timeline and team management perspective and any other activities as required

6. Strategic support to the Head of Programmes Unit

A. Act as deputy to the Head of Programmes Unit when needed and as delegated by the Head of Programmes.

Other Indicative Requirements:

Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills

 Medical background with post graduate degree/ diploma in public health or community medicine. MBA or diploma in healthcare planning is also preferred

Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)

 Minimum 7-10 years post qualification working experience in leadership roles for public health organizations (involved in program management, strategic planning, policy support etc.)

 MSF field experience is essential

 Good understanding and knowledge of medical issues and challenges in humanitarian settings, and MSF field settings in particular.

Other requirements (Behavioural, Language, Certifications etc, including competencies )

 Strategic Vision (level 4)

 Leadership (level 4)

 Planning and Organizing (level 3)

 Result and Quality Orientation (level 4)

 Analytical Thinking (level 3)

We offer:

• Contract duration is 12 months with a possibility of extension.

• A stimulating, professional environment in a reputed international organization.

• Annual Salary/CTC: Salary and benefits as per MSF South Asia policy.  In case of regional contracts, the terms and salary structure as per your local contract of your country will be applicable.

• Contributions for statutory benefit programs.

• Covered under Accident Insurance

• Medical: MSF provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per MSF health care policy.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by clicking on the link below:

Application checklist:

Please check that you have included the following in your application:

- An updated CV and Letter of Motivation, which is a supporting statement on why you applied for this position

Last application date: 14th December 2023

Remarks: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted