Belgium

• Formation de niveau universitaire
• Expérience professionnelle de minimum 10 années
• Excellente connaissance du monde des ONG de développement
• Bonne connaissance du monde politique belge
• Compétences rédactionnelles et de présentation orale
• Qualités de leadership et expérience de gestion d’équipe
• Esprit d’ouverture et de coopération avec d’autres intervenants
• Expérience et capacité de négociation et de mise en oeuvre de réformes
• Bilingue français-néerlandais nécessaire. Connaissance de l’anglais un atout
• Vision stratégique

ACODEV, la fédération des ONG francophones et germanophones de coopération au développement recrute, dans le cadre de la préparation au départ à la retraite du Secrétaire Général actuel, un (e) Secrétaire Général (m/f)

Description de fonctions

• Représentation du secteur des ONG de développement francophones et germanophones auprès des autorités publiques belges et le cas échéant européennes et internationales dans le cadre du système belge de la coopération indirecte
• Représentation du secteur des ONG de développement auprès des autres acteurs du développement, tant belges, européens qu’internationaux (ONG flamandes, universités, villes et communes, syndicats, …) et du grand public
• Collaboration avec la fédération flamande (ngo-federatie) et les coupoles (CNCD et 11.11.11)
• Direction d’un secrétariat au service des ONG membres, dans le respect des orientations stratégiques validées par les instances (Assemblée générale et Conseil d'administration).
• Préparer les réunions du CA et de l’AG ; rendre compte à ces instances
• Pilotage budgétaire et financier de la fédération
• Gestion et animation d’une équipe d’une douzaine de personnes

Nous offrons

• Un emploi dans un secteur au service du développement
• Environnement professionnel enthousiasmant
• Un contrat à durée indéterminée
• Une équipe soudée

Procédure

Les candidatures sont à envoyer à recrutement@acodev.be pour le 31 mai au plus tard. Elles
contiendront un C.V., ainsi qu’une lettre de motivation qui contient notamment les éléments
suivants :

• Une explication sur le souhait de la personne candidate à travailler pour ACODEV (max. 200 mots)
• Une démonstration de l’expérience professionnelle qui permet d’induire des qualités de leadership (max. 200 mots)
• Une présentation des raisons qui devraient amener ACODEV à sélectionner la candidature de la personne candidate plutôt qu’une autre.

Les candidatures seront traitées avec toute la discrétion requise par un comité désigné par le Conseil d’Administration d’ACODEV en son sein.
Les interviews auront lieu durant la première quinzaine du mois de juin. L’entrée en fonction dépendra des contraintes de la personne retenue, mais est programmée pour la période septembre/novembre 2015. Il est prévu une période de transition entre l’actuel et le futur SG.
Pour plus de renseignements sur la fédération : www.acodev.be

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience 

• Technical diploma and/ or university degree, preferably as an engineer and/or experience in technical logistics management. 
• Minimum 2 years of experience in technical project management and/or project management of hospital facilities 
• Minimum 1 year of relevant MSF (or other NGO) project experience within the last 3 years  
• Experience in team management, coaching & training is an asset. 
• Experience in health technology management in hospitals, including safety, maintenance, planning, procurement, legal and financial aspects is an asset 

 

Competencies 

• Management skills: Analyzing, planning, organization, negotiation, and communication skills 
• Skillful writing and reporting skills 
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders. 
• Behavioral flexibility: ability to work in a team, high level of maturity in interpersonal relationships, flexibility. 
• Proactive and willing to propose innovative ideas and solutions    
• Mentoring, coaching and mirroring skills   
• Result, quality & service oriented    
• Good Teamwork and cooperation capacity   
• Good and patient listener   
• Proficient user of Microsoft suite & software applications; experience with project management tools and applications and/or data analysis tools 

  

Languages  

• Fluent in English and French    
• Knowledge of Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese is an asset  

CONTEXT 

The Hospital Management Support Unit (HMSU) is a multidisciplinary, interdepartmental team, set up within the Medical Department of MSF Operational Center Brussels (OCB). This team includes the Referent for Hospital Facilities Management, Human Resources Management, Nursing Management and Pharmacy Management.  

The HMSU develops expertise in hospital management and, in close collaboration with supporting departments, provides specialized support to the teams managing the hospitals. For all specific hospital management issues this Unit is the direct interface between HQ and the project. Each member has responsibility for a specific domain, here Hospital/Health Facilities Management (HFM). Within the HMSU, the Logistics Department is represented by the Hospital Facility Management Referent. 

Logistics at MSF aims at providing a safe, functional and effective environment of care for our patients, the populations we assist and our teams through a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach. The Logistics Department’s mission is twofold. First, it provides the frame of action for Logs on the field. Second, it provides access to support (both in technical and intervention families), knowledge, and learning and development opportunities for field Logs to carry out their mission. 

As MIO for Hospital Facilities Management, you are a member of the Hospital Management Support Unit under the line management of the Hospital Facility Management Referent. You work in close collaboration with colleagues from the Logistics department.  

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall support the integration of people, place, process, and technology to meet the following requirements: effectiveness & functionality of the premises, safety of the occupants, safety of the equipment and efficiency.

In line with the Log Orientations, the Frame of Log Action and the HMSU objectives, and through regular visits of projects, your role as MIO HFM is to:

 

Implement, improve, and integrate MSF processes

• Implement and support in improving Health Facilities management practices in the field for effective and efficient management and functioning of the Health Facilities  
• Oversee the implementation of the HFM (Health Facility Management) Toolkit and provide support to project teams for its improvement. Ensure the foundation for its implementation are implemented and followed up (inventories, etc.)
• Support the development and implementation of the Maintenance Strategy  (i.e. job request system, preventive maintenance plan, maintenance protocols), guidance on preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and performance indicators. 
• Provide support to the project teams for the implementation of policies, tools and strategies related to the logistical components of Hospital Management
• Contribute actively to the implementation of CEH roadmap and logistics priorities linked with the carbon footprint reduction  
• Contribute to defining and improving HFM tools and policies through recommendations based on your experience and projects’ feedbacks. Capitalize on useful tools or procedures encountered at project level relaying relevant information to the relevant technical domain/Log Department Unit 
• Support in the definition and implementation of health facilities hygiene, IPC and waste management strategies in collaboration with the relevant technical domains and the health facilities management teams 
• Provide support for the implementation, maintenance and regular revision of health facilities safety systems (e.g. fire safety including emergency planning, hospital access and security). 
• Follow-up of the implementation of the Log Basics and their assessment as per the Frame of Log Action minimum requirements. 
• Support in ensuring the regular performance of Health Facilities assets inventories on Track My Stuff (TMS) and the improvement of the data quality as part of the assets maintenance plans pre-requisites  
• Contribute to the revision of the HFM toolkit, provide insight for tools improvements and/or technical aspects 

 

Evaluate and support projects’ HFM strategies:

• Ensuring coherence and quality of HFM responses to the operational requirements of hospitals in OCB
• Carry out assessments on existing structures and/or future structures in the view of proposing adapted HFM implementation strategies to the project teams   
• Support the Logistics Team on the evaluation of external suppliers, maintenance contracts and outsourced services through performance of market assessments  
• Support the health facilities management and Logistics teams in defining the yearly planning, budget and the hospital activities through recommendations on hospital improvements, and HR maintenance requirements 
• In coordination with the Logistics & Medical project responsible support in the review of health facilities logistical management strategies, tools and procedures and recommending possible amendments or revisions 

 

Contribute to knowledge management activities:

• Contribute actively to the Community of Practice initiatives, through experience sharing and capitalization of project initiatives creating learning opportunities Logistics Community 

Provide support for trainings:  participate in the preparation/development and facilitation of training Modules HMTT (Hospital Management Team Training module on Infrastructure Management, TLB, online inter OC HFM trainings). 

 

CONDITIONS 

• Expected starting date: 16th of September  
• Location*: Abidjan (Ivory Coast) or Brussels (Belgium), but mainly carried out in the projects worldwide

*Due to administrative constraints, given the duration of the contract, candidates might already need to have the permanent right and/or a valid work permit to work in some of the mentioned locations.

*Other location/s where there is an MSF entity could be exceptionally discussed. The outcome depends on the residency of the candidate, the local legal limitations (residency, work permit, etc.) and on agreement with the hosting MSF entity of the location.

• Mobility: 75% carried out in MSF OCB projects
• Contract type: Fixed-term contract - 1 year – Full time 
• Salary according to MSF-OCB field grid 
• Medical Insurance 100% covered as per international package – 45 days of paid annual leave
• The contractual conditions will be established based on the official residence of the candidate, the station, on administrative / legal constraints and in respect of MSF function grids and salary policies   
• Not a family position
• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 
• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

 

 

Deadline for applications:  15th of August 2024

 

How to apply?

Please, send your CV and motivation letter to Jo and mention “MIO HFM” in the subject of your email.

 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.

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HI est une organisation de solidarité internationale indépendante et impartiale, qui intervient dans les situations de pauvreté et d’exclusion, de conflits et de catastrophes. Œuvrant aux côtés des personnes handicapées et des populations vulnérables, elle agit et témoigne, pour répondre à leurs besoins essentiels, améliorer leurs conditions de vie et promouvoir le respect de leur dignité et de leurs droits fondamentaux.

Nous croyons fermement en l'importance de l'inclusion et de la diversité au sein de notre structure. C'est pourquoi nous sommes engagés dans une politique handicap afin de favoriser l'accueil et l'intégration de personnes en situation de handicap. Merci d’indiquer si vous avez besoin d’un aménagement particulier, y compris pour participer aux premiers entretiens.

 

CONTEXTE : 

L'équipe Communication & Récolte de fonds de l’Association Nationale belge se compose de 14 personnes. Sa mission est d'informer le public belge, les institutions, les médias et les personnes qui soutiennent l'ONG sur le travail et les valeurs de Handicap International. L'équipe a aussi pour mission de collecter de fonds pour les projets et la mission sociale de l'organisation.

HI recherche actuellement sa ou son futur chef d’équipe qui aura pour mission principale la responsabilité de l’équipe de collecte de fonds en rue et la garantie de ses résultats.

 

 

RESPONSABILITES : 

Mission 1 : Être ambassadeur de HI sur le terrain

·       Vous présentez la mission sociale de HI auprès du grand public

·       Vous contribuez au développement des fonds de HI par votre discours convaincant et recrutez de nouveaux donateurs

 

Mission 2 : Garantir les résultats

·       Vous établissez un reporting régulier

·       Vous êtes garant des résultats de collecte auprès du grand public

·       Vous êtes force de proposition pour renforcer la stratégie de collecte

 

Mission 3 : Piloter l’équipe streetfundraising:

·       Vous coordonnez et vous mobilisez l’équipe autour des résultats de la collecte

·       Vous définissez le planning et vous vous chargez d’obtenir les autorisations nécessaires

·       Vous représentez HI et vous garantissez nos intérêts dans les réunions / programmes / projets liés au streetfundraising

REQUIREMENTS 

Education & Experience 

• Medical or paramedical degree 

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the MSF countries of interventions  

• Minimum 1 year experience as Medical Coordinator 

• Degree in Public Health or Epidemiology and/or basic knowledge of Humanitarian law is an asset 

• Experience in epidemics, public health, IDPs (Internal Displaced populations) and refugees, emergency responses are an asset 

Competencies 

• Planning and organizing 

• Strategic vision/oversight 

• Negotiation and networking 

• Coaching & mirroring with the teams 

• Teamwork and cooperation  

• Comprehensive knowledge of humanitarian interventions  

• Results and quality orientation 

• Able to set priorities, make choices, and assume decisions 

• Strong cross-cultural awareness and adaptability   

Languages 

• Excellent command of French and English is mandatory (oral and written) 

CONTEXT 

The Operations Department of MSF OCB (Operational Centre Brussels) consists of 8 managerial and technical teams called Cells or Regional Support Teams (RST), each in charge of a portfolio of countries and 1 Emergency Team (E-Pool) for the management of intense emergency interventions. These teams directly supervise and support the field implementation. 

The countries currently managed by the Cell 2 are: Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Mali, Guinea, Benin. Countries are indicative, as a re-shuffling of the portfolio within the Operations department occurs on a regular basis. 

As a Medical Officer (MO), you play a key medical role in the operational cell. You support the Medical Coordinators to safeguard the medical quality of the projects. It is a critical position to ensure a strong overview and support in the preparation and implementation of our projects.  

You are hierarchically managed by the Deputy Medical Coordinator of Operations (DepCO) of cell 2 and functionally linked to the Medical Operational Manager in the Medical Department.  

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

Core function is to enhance and optimize operational support and guidance for the missions, ensuring achievable and context-adapted quality of care.  

Strategy Implementation Planning 

• Co-define and co-design the Medical Operations (MedOps) strategy implementation with the medical coordination teams and the Deputy Coordinator of Operations (DepCo)  

• Provide strategic input, leadership, and guidance to ensure plans are practical, achievable, and aligned with the medical priorities within the countries of interventions, in coordination with the DepCo 

Strategic Oversight and Monitoring 

• Ensure comprehensive monitoring and follow-up of the medical strategy implementation across all MSF operations through regular and ad hoc support to the medical coordination 

Project Implementation 

• Provide regular support to medical coordinators in the follow-up and implementation of projects in coordination with the DepCo 

• Offer ad-hoc support as needed, ensuring that medical coordinators have the resources and assistance they need in agreement with the DepCo 

Policies and Guidelines Management  

• Ensure that medical resources, policies, and guidelines are relevant, appropriate, available, and effectively managed within the countries of interventions 

• Regularly interact and coordinate with the medical referents to ensure that policies, guidelines, and guidance adapted/tailored to the medical operations and specific project’s context and objectives 

Quality of Care (QoC) Implementation 

• Ensure and actively monitor the implementation of Quality of Care (QoC) standards and improvement plans across all projects  

• Guide the medical teams in the programs to develop and enforce quality monitoring and improvement initiatives 

Medical Activity Analysis 

• Be responsible of monitoring and analyzing medical activities and ensure data-driven decision-making in collaboration with the DepCo 

• Review and analyze medical reports and data, providing constructive feedback and involving the medical referent as necessary 

Tool Improvement and Development:  

• Propose improvements to existing management and follow up tools (dashboards and internal control mechanisms, etc.) that are user-friendly, effective and context adapted to enhance the oversight of medical programs 

Medical stock strategy and Management 

• Oversee the review, planning, and validation of the medical standard list and medical forecasts, including emergency preparedness (EPREP) 

• Revise and validate medical orders within the agreed framework (budget, activity scope, medical master, and standard list…) 

• Define medical stock management strategy and monitor its implementation (e.g., GSDP, SoPs etc) in collaboration with the supply officer and project teams 

Human Resources Planning and Management 

• Oversee the regular follow-up of HR needs of the missions, including the revision and planning of HR requirements, together with the DepCo 

• Ensure effective matching and follow-up with the Human Resources Officer (HRO) and Pool Managers (PMs), including the briefing and debriefing of key medical operations staff in the countries of intervention, in agreement with the DepCo 

Budget 

• Collaborate with the DepCo to ensure cost-awareness in medical decision-making, balancing quality of care with resources availability, context specificities and sustainability 

• Participate in medical operations (MedOps) budget planning and management to ensure efficient allocation of resources for medical operations 

Emergency Response 

• Engage in medical support/guidance to the missions for emergency responses together with the DepCo and medical department referents 

• Work with the DepCo to ensure rapid and effective deployment of resources and personnel in case of emergencies in the countries of operations 

EPREP 

• Ensure that the Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPREP) strategy and scenarios are regularly updated and adapted to the evolving contexts in collaboration with the DepCo 

Technical Files 

• Provide first-line follow up and inputs on technical files, according to specific expertise and in agreement with the DepCo 

Staff Health 

• Review and validate health policies for both International Mobile Staff (IMS) and Locally Hired Staff (LHS), ensuring comprehensive and effective healthcare provisions  

• Facilitate the management of staff health files between the countries of interventions and the Staff Health Unit (SHU) (including medical evacuations) in agreement with the DepCo 

Coordination with medical department:  

• Engage with medical referents bilaterally or lead group discussions/working groups to support projects and enhance collaborative efforts 

• Facilitate effective communication and coordination between medical field teams and the medical department  

• Participate in medical department meetings, in relevant circles and in MedOps meetings, contributing to departmental strategies with updates from the programs, and reverting relevant information’s to the country teams 

Communication and Information Flow: 

• Promote open communication and information flow within the cell, the medical department, and the countries of interventions on all MedOps-related issues 

• Maintain transparency and alignment across teams to foster a collaborative operational environment 

Replace the Medical Deputy Coordinator during absences or upon request, ensuring continuity of medical technical and strategic decision-making. 

CONDITIONS  

• Expected starting date: 1st October 2024    

• Location: Brussels (Belgium) 

• Contract type: Open-ended contract – Full-time  

• Mobility: up to 30% in the countries of interventions of Cell 2 

• Salary according to MSF-OCB HQ grid 

• Meal Vouchers - Hospital Insurance (DKV) – Pension Plan – 100% reimbursement for public transportation costs – maximum 2 days homeworking/week 

• Adhere to the MSF principles and to our managerial values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Accountability, Trust and Empowerment 

• Adhere to the MSF Behavioral Commitments 

Deadline for applications: 15/08/2024 

HOW TO APPLY? 

Please, send your CV and cover letter to mail to Recruit-HQ-Operations@brussels.msf.org and mention “Medical Officer Cell 2” in the subject of your email. 

Position only open to candidates with previous experience with MSF ("Médecins Sans Frontières")!   

No MSF experience? Check out all our job offers on our website.   

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  

MSF values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.  

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your personal data. For more information, consult our privacy notice to job applicants.