Regional Technical Referent at Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF)
Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to Logistics Coordinator, the incumbent will be the primary focal point responsible for applying his/her expertise into field projects and providing strategical technical support to coordination and field teams in the countries in his/her region according to MSF policies, guidelines, and procedures in order to support the broader operational objectives of the mission. Regional Technical Referent open role.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Following the internal regulations and rules set by the Médecins Sans Frontières contracting entity
- Reporting on activities and movements while in Kenya to the Logistic Coordinator
- Advising the LogCo on decision-making related to biomedical concerns when required
- Validating service providers and product-supplier partnerships in Kenya and the wider region, particularly for medical devices and spare parts
- Implementing new policies, procedures, and deployment of equipment
Under the line management of the HQ Biomed & Cold Chain Advisor:
- Responsible for an area of expertise focused on biomedical support for laboratory equipment used within MSF-OCA
- Maintaining strong collaboration with HQ laboratory advisors for relevant countries and in-country laboratory focal points. This includes support during ad-hoc repairs of laboratory equipment requiring input from both users and biomedical technicians, as well as participation in planning stages for new laboratory activities within MSF projects and country programs
- Providing support for the installation, maintenance, and repair of standard laboratory equipment used by Médecins Sans Frontières
- Supporting non-standard laboratory equipment, including locally purchased equipment, depending on available time, technical capacity, and access to information, either through direct technical assistance or by coordinating with relevant suppliers
- Organizing and facilitating training sessions on behalf of MSF-OCA
- Providing third-line technical support to missions within his or her assigned portfolio
- Updating documentation, including the Logistics Expertise Website, and supporting and/or leading updates of MSF tools and systems
Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required
- Degree in Biomedical Engineering/Technology, Electronics, Electromechanics, or Medical Laboratory Technology
- Experience in international NGO field projects is required; experience with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an added advantage
- Significant professional experience (at least 2 years) in the relevant specialty area is required
- Strong knowledge of project management, team management, and training methodologies
- Knowledge and hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, especially maintenance and repair
- Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50% of the time) to missions and headquarters locations
- Ability to evaluate the proper maintenance of laboratory equipment
- Ability to establish and implement preventive maintenance procedures
- Ability to maintain standard laboratory equipment using external documentation and technical support where necessary
- Ability to assess the environmental and electrical safety of laboratory equipment
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili is essential
