Medical Advisor - Chronic Conditions

Introduction

Inclusivity and Diversity at MSF

Do your qualifications and experience not exactly match all requirements of the job?

At MSF OCG, we are committed to an inclusive culture that supports and amplifies the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together to advance MSF's social mission and create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with.

We understand that some people may hesitate to apply for employment if they don't meet all listed job requirements. Research shows that this is especially true for women. If you believe your profile is a good match for this position, we invite you to apply even if you don’t fulfil every listed qualification.

We encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics.

MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will undergo reference checks.

Context & mission

Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter).

In many contexts where we intervene, our ability to assist people adequately and to secure access to them and for them has been a constant challenge for MSF. Our working space is not a given and must be negotiated on a consistent and regular basis. It depends largely on the ability of humanitarian agencies and organizations to negotiate their presence and terms of operations with various state and non-state actors.

The medical advisor in Chronic Conditions is in the medical department. He/She interacts with other medical advisors, with RMPs and with project and coordination medical staff. He/She also interact with intersectional NCD advisors, MSF Access and external partners. Finally he/she ensure the effective implementation of quality non-communicable disease care in OCG projects, in alignment with the OCG medico-operational policy and strategic plan and medical department roadmap.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Support the definition and implementation of medico-operational strategies for noncommunicable diseases (particularly diabetes, CVD, chronic respiratory diseases and epilepsy) to align field practices with OCG medical ambitions and operational needs.

• Advise RMPs and project teams on complex clinical and programmatic issues related to NCDs, to ensure sound technical decisions and high-quality project design and delivery.

• Develop practical medical assets (protocols, algorithms, checklists, kits, training modules, standards) to standardize care and improve patient outcomes across contexts.

• Participate in thematic forums, collaborative platforms, and expert networks (internal/external) to integrate emerging evidence and foster consistent adoption of best practices.

• Strengthen staff capabilities through briefings/debriefings, knowledge management and ensuring targeted training to build durable competencies and rapid access to essential references.

• Monitor emerging medical trends and project data to adapt guidance, ensure contextual fit, and continuously improve quality of care.

• Initiate and steer innovation and operational research projects to generate evidence and translate findings into policy and practice and associated advocacy.

• Coordinate external partnerships with clinical, academic, and advocacy actors to expand MSF influence, enhance technical surveillance, and advance access for underserved populations.