Location:

Monrovia
Salary:

negotiable
Job type:

Full Time
Posted:

10 hours ago
Category:

Medicine & Science
Deadline:

November 16, 2025

Context

MSF (Doctors without Borders) is a non-profit medical organization, which provides assistance to populations in distress, victims of natural or man-made disasters and victims of armed conflict. MSF does so irrespective of gender, race, religion, creed, or political convictions. MSF observes neutrality and impartiality in the name of universal medical ethics and the right to humanitarian assistance. Its members undertake to respect their professional code of ethics and to maintain complete independence from all political, economic, or religious powers.

MSF has a long history in Liberia starting in the 1990’s until 2012 during both civils wars, followed by Ebola responses in 2014. The ongoing project of MSF in Montserrado County includes support to health authorities for the provision of free mental health & epilepsy treatment.

Summary of the Position

Title: Deputy Medical Coordinator
Work Location: Monrovia, Liberia
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to Opened ended
Opening Date: October 30^th, 2025
Closing Date: November 16^th, 2025 @ 5pm

THE MAIN PURPOSE

Supporting the Medical Coordinator/Head of Mission through delegated tasks and responsibilities including administrative tasks related to the coordination of work, ensuring good relationships with local and national authorities and ensuring adequate program management in the projects, according to MSF protocols, (para)medical standards, rules of hygiene and the standard precautions in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health conditions of the targeted population

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES (non-exhaustive)

§ Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to preset schedule and participating in defining the human resources needs, materials and techniques. Assisting in the implementation of MSF protocols, (para) medical standards, the rules of hygiene and universal precautions in service.

§ Assisting in the collection of information on national health policy (meetings, reports, articles, etc.), collecting and participating in the analysis of epidemiological data (meetings, reports, articles, etc.) from the projects

§ Ensuring medical follow up of patients (treatment, improvement) in collaboration with the medical referent of the health structure and overseeing all medical expenses associated with the patient, in collaboration with the supervisors. Organize the administrative and medical information (reports, ongoing treatments), the discharge of patients and return to their homes

§ Supporting and supervising the project teams and participating in the management of the medical team in the capital (recruitment, training, monitoring their work, vacation planning, assessments, etc.). Participating in briefings and debriefings of the (para) medical team members and promoting communication and active participation in the development of the project

§ Applying the employee health policy and participating in the evaluation of hospital structures that can serve as reference structures for national and international staff. Participating in the medical monitoring of MSF personnel and overseeing all medical expenses associated with various consultations and hospitalizations in collaboration with the line manager

§ Participating in the management of the central pharmacy, advising and guiding the logistics team in the mission of drug stock management. Organizing the start-up, inventory and management of operational medical library according to the classification plan

§ Participating in the data collection and management from the projects as well as preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and organizing data archiving and medical reports in the project

§ Performing other duties at the request of Medical Coordinator (exceptional strengthening of a field team, involvement in evaluations, etc.)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Education: Medical Doctor Degree or equivalent in a related field of health

Experience: At least 2 years’ experience as a Medical Doctor. Desirable previous experience with MSF or other NGOs.
Languages: English
Knowledge: Computer proficiency in excel, MS Word, internet, etc.
Competencies: result and quality orientation, teamwork, flexibility, negotiation skills, service orientation, stress management

REMUNERATION

According to the MSFW salary scale (Level 13) in Liberia

HOW TO APPLY? Below are the two options:

Submit your CV, degrees or certificates, motivation letter, and copy of national ID Card in 1 pdf file by emailing to: msfw-liberia-recruitment@waca.msf.org with the Subject: Deputy Medical Coordinator

Only shortlisted applicants will be called for a written test and interview.

Attention!

No monetary transactions, neither demands of Favors in kind, nor other types of favouritism will be tolerated in the recruitment process. MSF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All applications are free for all candidates, In case the candidate is asked for any fee, he/she must report to MSF Administration through the recruitment contact.

People with disabilities and female candidates are strongly advised to apply. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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

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