Design and Implementation of Simulation Capacity Building Programmes at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

In close collaboration and supported by the TIC Simulation Program manager in all steps:

Responsibilities link to Capacity building

• Participate in the development of capacity building curriculums in simulation and manage content organization.
• Participate in the definition of models, manuals, training packages, kits, etc.
• Participate in the development and implementation of capacity building activities (trainings, remote support, mentoring/coaching, virtual sessions & knowledge transfer activities). • Participate in leading with Co-facilitators the MSF Field Simulation Community of Practice.
• Identifies and trains pool of facilitators (Field & HQ), Mobiles Implementers Officers and members of the support structure and support them when implementing simulation activities in the field.
• Implements/ supports monitoring and reporting the capacity building activities on simulation.
• Ensure quality and best practices of capacity building activities on simulation.
• Participates in updating the MSF Field Simulation sites and be part of the discussion platforms.

Responsibilities link to deployments

• Ensures and monitor that deployment plans to missions to create capacity (training mission facilitators and establish simulation programs) follows the established goals, procedures and standards.
• Support the Mobiles Implementers Officers and the Operational Center’s Support/project Manager on the preparation and implementation of simulation programs (chronogram, resources…) in coordination with the cell and the field teams.
• Focal point for the designs of new scenarios, Subject Matter Experts & manages the catalogue by ensuring it is updated with MSF protocols and with learnings, and state of the art methods.
• Establishes link with key members of depts. to design jointly efficient and practical system of content validation of the scenarios.
• Support MSF staff, Mobile Implementers Officers, flying facilitators & referents when implementing simulation activities in the field.
• Implements/ supports monitoring and reporting the implementation of simulation programs at field level.
• Participate in the identification of a relevant operational research.
• Up to 50 % of the time spent on direct implementation of Sim programs in the field.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Experience in designing, implementing and monitoring simulation-based learning programs in academic and/or professional settings; especially in the medical area. Minimum 1 year.
• Qualified training or Certification in simulation is an asset. • Medical degree or nursing diploma.
• Field experience in MSF or in other medical humanitarian organisations desirable. At least 2 years.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic work environment.
• Experience on developing learning programs/activities and / or carrying similar tasks described above.
• English and French. Spanish and/or Arabic are very much valued.

COMPETENCIES

• Commitment to MSF’s Principles
• Cross-cultural Awareness
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Analytical Thinking
• Strategic vision
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Initiative and Innovation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

Deadline: 8th May 2022