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TERM : 

6 months fixed-term contract, with possibility of renewal.

JOB DESCRIPTION : 

The Medical Liaison Officer will be involved in the implementation and continuation of project medical activities. He/she will support Project Medical Referent (PMR) by ensuring a good relationship with the National Health facility director and other medical staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Ensure the quality and continuity of project medical activities and medical care to the targeted population;
- Be responsible for keeping the link between PMR and the Director of the medical unit;
- Be responsible for keeping the link between PMR and Governmental staff of medical facilities where MSF is carrying out medical activities;
- Assist PMR in the implementation of medical activities according to validated Standard Operation Procedures and monitoring proper use of provided resources;
- Ensure proper patient care during diagnosis, admission, treatment, follow-up up and discharge;
- Ensure complete medical records and data are collected by responsible medical staff;
- Participate in the preparation of the monthly medical report;
- Participate in regular medical team meetings;
- Provide verbal and written translations related to project medical activities as needed;
- Follow up and report to PMR any medical challenges encountered at the project.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- Education: A Medical Doctor diploma, training/ experience in Infectious Diseases is an asset;
- Experience: Essential post-graduation clinically certified work experience of at least 2 years;
- Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries;
- Languages: Armenian (mother tongue); excellent command of English; knowledge of Russian is an asset;
- Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet).

Competencies:
- Results and Quality Orientation;
- Commitment;
- Flexibility;
- Results;
- Teamwork.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

- Cover letter (in English language);
- Copy of diploma;
- CV (in English language);
- Contacts of three references (including the supervisor in the most recent work assignment if relevant)
Shall be sent to: msfch-armenia-recruitment@geneva.msf.org with a subject heading "Medical Liaison Officer."

CV shall clearly state your experience by writing the organisation you have worked, the duration of the employment (which year and how long) and description of the job you performed. We recommend all applicants to write a cover letter containing an introduction of yourself, explaining why you are applying for the position, and explaining why you think you are suitable for the position.

CVs in English sent to the mentioned email only will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

The protection of your personal data is important to MSF. By submitting your application, you consent to MSF using your data only for the recruitment process to have all the information and documents necessary to proceed with the recruitment, validation of your application and selection of the most suitable candidate. Your data will be treated confidentially. Only people part of the recruitment process has access to your data. MSF does not sell your data under any circumstances. If you have any questions or requests, you can contact Finance and HR Coordinator,
MSFCH-armenia-recruitment@geneva.msf.org

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am, Thanks.

ADDITIONAL NOTES : 

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, humanitarian, non-governmental organisation providing assistance to people in need as a result of natural and man-made disasters, irrespective of race, religion, ideology or politics.

Armenian Branch of Association "Medecins Sans Frontieres" (Switzerland) is supporting Republic of Armenia Ministry of Health (MoH) with the Hepatitis C elimination plan with evidence for optimized models of care to scale-up the access to Hepatitis C virus (HCV) care, and with the elimination-targets by expanding access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

ABOUT : 

MSF offers:
- Remuneration in accordance with MSF salary grid;
- The chance to gain professional development and training within an international organization and develop further;
- The opportunity to contribute to our objective of saving lives, alleviating suffering, and working with those most in need;
- MSF is a world-renowned humanitarian medical organisation with a positive company culture.

MSF is committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of its employees. MSF welcomes applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.