Background

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than  countries. MSF offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential healthcare to people in remote areas; treatment and care for people affected by HIV/AIDS, malnutrition; hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar, and sexual and gender-based violence; an important subject for our action is containing effect of antibiotic resistance. MSF also responds to natural disasters and other emergencies, provides mental healthcare and advocates for the development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment everywhere. We currently run projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

MSF OCBA in Bihar

MSF has been working in Bihar treating kala azar since 2007 with a gradual transition of the project to focus on HIV-kala azar co-infected patients. After treating more than 13,000 patients in Vaishali, MSF began focusing on the treatment of kala azar-HIV co-infection in partnership with the Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRIMS) in Patna in 2016. Further, MSF has collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna and Bihar State AIDS Control Society (BSACS) with whom MSF is conducting two qualitative studies focusing on perception of quality of life by VL-HIV co-infected patients and the stigma which PLHIV group faces at health facilities and in community. Anecdotal evidence from different sources suggests that there is a very high level of stigma attached with HIV in Bihar. Data collected from health structures show that PLHIV often seek for health services with advanced HIV bearing multiple opportunistic infections and complications. To make the matter worse, these patients do not get adequate and prompt healthcare, this leaves them with no option but succumb to their illness at home. Hence, MSF strives to implement a project for treating life threatening diseases in people living with HIV in Bihar in collaboration with BSACS and Government of Bihar (GoB). This seamless partnership for over more than a decade with the Government of India, the State Government and other stakeholders has enabled MSF to provide best quality of care, free of cost treatment to the people of Bihar without any discrimination on the basis of caste, colour, religion or economic status. The major beneficiaries of MSF services have been the most vulnerable and the most in need. Working in HIV-VL confection, has led us to realise the systematised discrimination against HIV patients by the community and even by health care providers with them often being excluded from healthcare outside of government ART centres. Bihar, with a population of 110 million people is one of the largest states and least economically developed. It has an estimated adult HIV prevalence in the range of 0.21– 0.25% accounting for 150,000 PLHIV and 7,514 deaths (5,794-10,575) annually. By March 2018, 46047 PLHIV were on ART in Bihar, number representing under 50% of all diagnosed PLHIV in the state, this is far from the global goal of having on ART the 90% of all diagnosed as HIV infected. As per July 2017 WHO guidelines for those above 5 years of age, Advanced HIV disease is defined as presenting for care with a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm3 or presenting with an AIDS-defining event, regardless of the CD4 cell count. All children less than 5 years are considered to have Advanced HIV Disease. The mortality rate of advanced HIV disease is estimated to be between 30 to 40%. In Bihar, within MSF´s existing HIV related project we have a number of observed cases bearing severe disease where specialized medical care is required including palliative and end of life care for some among them including psychosocial support for patients and family members. In such situations, where we have tried to refer the patients into the public or private sector, they have been refused admission, ignored, and ultimately sent home to die. MSF response In this situation, MSF in collaboration with MoH (BSACS and NACO) has planned to set up a program as in patient centre in a district hospital to provide care and treatment for patients in advanced HIV disease with special attention for those with life threatening conditions. Patients in critical lethal conditions will be able to access to palliative care. The main purpose of the program is to provide care for seriously ill patients living with HIV in order to decrease mortality and improve the quality of life, paying special attention to patient´s rights and dignity and providing holistic care including medical and psychological support. Referral criteria to MSF care centre

• HIV patients with CD4 less than 200 plus a threatening condition other than the ones WHO clinical staging
• Suspected or diagnosed advanced HIV disease regardless of CD4 count
• Danger signs (seriously ill patients) in PLHIV, independently of previous CD4 and or WHO clinical status
• Other HIV related life threatening conditions such as IRIS, suspected clinical failure, and drug hypersensitivity.

Project Location

Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Patna

Purpose of Post

Provide outpatient and inpatient medical care to MSF beneficiaries according to MSF protocols; Ministry of Health protocols and international guidelines and recommendations for hospital care and treatment, values, universal hygiene standards, as defined in the project objectives and operational research.

Functional and Hierarchical Lines

Hierarchically & functionally accountable to Project Medical Referent (PMR) and Medical Activities Manager (MAM) (If position available).

General

Number of post available: 2 Location: Patna, Bihar Project: Patna Advance HIV Availability: Minimum 1 year, annual renewal of contract Last application date: 29th March 2020 Starting date: ASAP Email: msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org

Main responsibilities and tasks

Medical Care

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and treat effectively, respecting MSF and national protocols and guidelines in inpatient and outpatient departments.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her attendant informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the disease, treatment to follow and prognosis, paying always special attention to preserve the confidentiality, and the rights and dignity of the patients.
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized patients through daily visits, prescribing the necessary treatment following designated protocols, under the supervision and mentoring of the PMR/MAM or any other doctor assigned by the coordination of the project like a specialist in HIV/TB or a senior doctor.
• Follow up on daily basis the results of laboratory and other diagnostic tools, including those who are posted in online platforms.
• Correct and exhaustive filling of all medical records, at admission and at every visit, in rounds, urgent consultations and follow up in OPD.
  • This includes, but is not limited to, past medical general history, drug allergies, HIV status, current signs and symptoms, complete physical examination and differential diagnosis at admission as well as any other information considered useful for care and treatment of the patient. For patients with prolonged length of stay, a weekly summary of the evolution and diagnosis of the patient will be required as part of the medical file and the daily evolution comment.
  • Verify exhaustive day by day recording of the treatment sheet of the patient, together with the nurses on duty.
  • Verify that the file and discharge form are correctly filled at the moment of discharge. This includes a report of the cause of death in a clear way (suspected or confirmed).
  • Prepare medical file of patients for presentation for clinical case discussion and/or for submitting to telemedicine platform
• Responsible of doing an appropriate handover of the patients’ status and evolution to the medical team to ensure the continuity of care of every patient. The handover between doctors can be required in a written way (handover book) if considered by PMR.
• Provide comprehensive and continuous care of every patient under his responsibility, evaluating not only for the medical condition, but also for the psychological, social and spiritual needs of the patient.
  • Implement emergency medical care when needed, including CPR and considered reasonable by the condition of the patient and also attend at any moment all the requests expressed by nurses on duty regarding the patients in all shifts.
  • Evaluate and treat in a systematic way all the symptoms of the patient according to the clinical condition
  • Evaluate for every patient at admission and then in regular basis the need for HIV counselling and mental health support and ensure his internal referral, to health promotion (HP) team and mental health (MH) counsellor, respectively.
  • Ensure that the communication with every patient and his family members is done in the most respectful way. It is also expected to promote these attitudes in the rest of the team, medical and paramedical
  • Respect medical confidentiality
• Assure general compliance with hygiene standards. Follow up of standard universal precautions as required and ensure, with the nurses, that infection prevention control measures and protocols for isolation (contact, airborne..) are respected by patients, family members and medical staff
  • Work closely with the rest of medical team (lab techs, nurses, stretch bearers) in order to provide quality medical care.
  • Assure overall good clinic management including patient flow, triage, cleanliness of clinic, waste management etc. Identify problems and communicate to the PMR
• Participate in the regular team meetings (doctor´s meeting, medical team meeting, coordination meetings, mortality reviews,…) as required
• Active participation in all trainings proposed by PMR.
• Active reading of all the medical information shared by PMR and active participation in all the medical discussions
• Participate in the operational research in the project, including outreach activities like asymptomatic study in some districts of Bihar state, as required by the project.

Other activities

• When needed, to assist in the assessment of humanitarian needs and emergency interventions arising in the region and/or in the country, showing flexibility, adaptability and commitment when participating in these interventions
• Maintaining a flexible approach and responding to the needs of the project even if beyond job description.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS degree with full & valid registration from Medical council of India or state medical council.
• Desirable:
  • Post Graduate Diploma in HIV Medicine Programme/ Fellowship in HIV Medicine
  • Fellowship/Diploma/advanced training in TB and HIV/AIDS

Work Experience

• Essential:
  • One year hospital work experience
  • Experience in working with HIV + patients
• Desirable: work experience of minimum 3 years in Internal medicine/ICU/Critical care wards

Specific skills

• Good spoken & written English
• Absence of prejudices against PLHIV
• Empathy with the patients and family members
• Able and willing to learn
• Ready to work in an environment where the dignity and rights of the patients are placed on the top, including the right of communication in appropriate manner and respecting always the confidentiality as required by every individual patient.
• Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to cope with stress
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required
• Good Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility.

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 85,394/- per month including Medical Market Allowance. NON NEGOTIABLE
• Benefit of 13th Month Salary.
• PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
• TOTAL LEAVES: 18 days annual leave; 12 days as per organization public holiday list;
• Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Wide Medical coverage (Employee + Direct Relatives), as per organization policy.
• Relocation Allowance : (For outstation candidates only)
  • One time INR 12,000 for outstation candidates (Subject to continue for at least 12 months)
  • Accommodation: DWBI will provide accommodation to the Doctors at Doctor’s house with minimum basic needs.
  • Travel of relocation staff: DWBI will pay round trip ticket from the project location to the home town in every three months.

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivational letter mentioning why you would be interested to apply for the position with the subject Ref: Medical Doctor to

msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org

Applications that are not completed (CV + Covering letter) will not be considered for further stages.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.

Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders India is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Background

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential healthcare to people in remote areas; treatment and care for people affected by HIV/AIDS, malnutrition; hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar, and sexual and gender-based violence; an important subject for our action is containing effect of antibiotic resistance. MSF also responds to natural disasters and other emergencies, provides mental healthcare and advocates for the development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment everywhere. We currently run projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

MSF OCBA in Bihar

MSF has been working in Bihar treating kala azar since 2007 with a gradual transition of the project to focus on HIV-kala azar co-infected patients. After treating more than 13,000 patients in Vaishali, MSF began focusing on the treatment of kala azar-HIV co-infection in partnership with the Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences (RMRIMS) in Patna in 2016. Further, MSF has collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna and Bihar State AIDS Control Society (BSACS) with whom MSF is conducting two qualitative studies focusing on perception of quality of life by VL-HIV co-infected patients and the stigma which PLHIV group faces at health facilities and in community. Anecdotal evidence from different sources suggests that there is a very high level of stigma attached with HIV in Bihar. Data collected from health structures show that PLHIV often seek for health services with advanced HIV bearing multiple opportunistic infections and complications. To make the matter worse, these patients do not get adequate and prompt healthcare, this leaves them with no option but succumb to their illness at home. Hence, MSF strives to implement a project for treating life threatening diseases in people living with HIV in Bihar in collaboration with BSACS and Government of Bihar (GoB). This seamless partnership for over more than a decade with the Government of India, the State Government and other stakeholders has enabled MSF to provide best quality of care, free of cost treatment to the people of Bihar without any discrimination on the basis of caste, colour, religion or economic status. The major beneficiaries of MSF services have been the most vulnerable and the most in need. Working in HIV-VL confection, has led us to realise the systematised discrimination against HIV patients by the community and even by health care providers with them often being excluded from healthcare outside of government ART centres. Bihar, with a population of 110 million people is one of the largest states and least economically developed. It has an estimated adult HIV prevalence in the range of 0.21– 0.25% accounting for 150,000 PLHIV and 7,514 deaths (5,794-10,575) annually. By March 2018, 46047 PLHIV were on ART in Bihar, number representing under 50% of all diagnosed PLHIV in the state, this is far from the global goal of having on ART the 90% of all diagnosed as HIV infected. . As per July 2017 WHO guidelines for those above 5 years of age, Advanced HIV disease is defined as presenting for care with a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm3 or presenting with an AIDS-defining event, regardless of the CD4 cell count. All children less than 5 years are considered to have Advanced HIV Disease. The mortality rate of advanced HIV disease is estimated to be between 30 to 40%. In Bihar, within MSF´s existing HIV related project we have a number of observed cases bearing severe disease where specialized medical care is required including palliative and end of life care for some among them including psychosocial support for patients and family members. In such situations, where we have tried to refer the patients into the public or private sector, they have been refused admission, ignored, and ultimately sent home to die.

MSF response

In this situation, MSF in collaboration with MoH (BSACS and NACO) has planned to set up a program as in patient centre in a district hospital to provide care and treatment for patients in advanced HIV disease with special attention for those with life threatening conditions. Patients in critical lethal conditions will be able to access to palliative care. The main purpose of the program is to provide care for seriously ill patients living with HIV in order to decrease mortality and improve the quality of life, paying special attention to patient´s rights and dignity and providing holistic care including medical and psychological support.

Referral criteria to MSF care centre

• HIV patients with CD4 less than 200 plus a threatening condition other than the ones WHO clinical staging
• Suspected or diagnosed advanced HIV disease regardless of CD4 count
• Danger signs (seriously ill patients) in PLHIV, independently of previous CD4 and or WHO clinical status
• Other HIV related life threatening conditions such as IRIS, suspected clinical failure, and drug hypersensitivity.

General

Number of post available: 2 Location: Patna, Bihar Project: Patna, Advance HIV Last application date: 9^th March 2020 Starting date: ASAP Email: msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org

Project Location

Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Patna.  In the event of a potential emergency situation, be available to work in other States within India and/or the region.

Purpose of Post

To provide day-to-day medical care in IPD, OPD and palliative patients under MSF care. Working collaboratively with doctors, health promotion team, colleagues, the patient's family, and other team members, that focuses on treating illness to improve quality of life.

Functional and Hierarchical Lines

Hierarchically and functionally accountable to the Nursing Specialist Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks

• To provide and ensure correct nursing care of the HIV patients who are under treatment with MSF and assist doctors in the care, procedure and treatment of the patients
• To provide correct nutritional screening, drug dispensary, give IV fluids and injections to advanced HIV patients according to prescriptions and protocols
• To attend and ensure the implementation of correct protocols concerning follow up of the HIV/VL patients
• To provide instant emergency treatment to critically ill cases in consensus with doctors.
• Participate actively in medical rounds and provide the updated information about patients’ status
• To observe and ensure correct follow-up of patients.
• Perform rapid laboratory tests according to MSF and other protocols (MOH, international recommendations) when needed and confirm the result with doctors on duty.
• Record the required medical data accurately and collaborate in the reports.
• Keep proper records and ensure their safe custody.
• Respects the principles of aseptic technics and sterilisation.
• To respect and promote absolute confidentiality of any information related to HIV patients.
• Participate in meeting and conferences when required, to facilitate - medical/nursing training sessions, both internally and externally.
• Participate and give correct health education messages to patients and their attendants. Specifically giving appropriate information about HIV, TB, and Kala Azar among other HIV related diseasesː signs & symptoms, correct treatment; follow up, nutrition, and prevention.
• To respect and promote medical ethics.
• Give support to the laboratory activities when needed.
• Give support to the pharmacy activities when needed.
• Manage unconscious patients.
• Help the patients to meet their daily needs.
• Maintain privacy to the patients and keep confidentiality of the patients
• Able to go for home visits to provide palliative care along with the medical and supporting teams.

Reporting

• Filling in the register book/patient card, noting every pertinent information that happened during the shift and any changes in prescription or patients to be followed up
• Ensuring to give oral/written handover at every shift change, drawing attention to any notable events during the shift
• Participating in departmental and project meetings.
• Collaborate in the reports as needed
• Participating in data collection for the operational research studies executed in the project

 

Managing medicines and departmental material

• To understand, maintain and improve the MSF medical stock management systems.
• Handing over stock cards of medicines and material at every shift change
• To ensure that the daily consumption is in line with stock and place an order if necessary
• To guarantee the proper sterilisation process is being done

 

Producing statistics

• Filling out registers and health files correctly
• Participating in data collection with the departmental manager

Other Responsibilities

• Performing any other professional tasks as required by the Supervisors.
• Maintains a flexible approach and responds to the needs of the project even outside of this job description.
• To assist in the assessment of humanitarian needs and emergency interventions arising in the region and if needed, showing flexibility, adaptability and commitment.
• To respect MSF internal regulations, the contract and the present job description

Required Working Days

The nature of the work requires presence during night shifts, weekends and public holidays as per duty roster. Sundays are considered as a weekday. Special arrangements are only considered for official public holidays (as per Internal Rules and Regulations).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) with active registration under INC or state nursing council.
• Desirable: BSc Nursing or Post Basic B.sc Nursing

Work Experience

• Essential :
  •  >1 year of experience in hospital
  • Experience in critical care unit
  • Experience in paediatric and neonatal cases
•  Desirable:
  • Experience with HIV patients is an asset
  • Experience in Emergency or ITU
  • Experience in NGO

Specific Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload & taking initiative when appropriate
• Good spoken & written English; Essential good understanding of local language(s)
• Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Ability to manage stress
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required
• Willingness and ability to live and work in a rural setting
• Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
• Understanding of MS Office especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Must be proficient in medical nursing procedures including IV Cannulation, administering IV, IM, SC injections; use of IV fluids etc.
• Management of unconscious and palliative care patients.
• Better knowledge about end of life care.
• Absence of prejudices against HIV infected patients

 

Desirable Skills

• Good knowledge of MoH policies and general system of health management
• Knowledge of MSF principles
• Work experience with at least one MSF project

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 28,263 gross/month. NON NEGOTIABLE
• Benefit of 13^th Month Salary.
• PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
• TOTAL LEAVES: 18 days annual leave in addition to 12 days, Short Sick/Casual leave (pro-rated based on hire date) plus 12 days Holidays as per specified list of holidays.
• Relocated staff will be provided with accommodation allowance & shifting allowance. (Only for out of state candidate).
• Wide Medical coverage (Employee + Direct Relatives), as per organisation policy.

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivational letter mentioning why you would be interested to apply for the position with the subject Ref: Nurse to

msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org

  Applications that are no completed (CV + Covering letter) will not be considered. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders India is an equal opportunity employer. Women candidates are encouraged to apply.

Background 

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. MSF currently has a country coordination office in New Delhi which is part of the Asia Coordination Team (ACT) which oversees the medical activities of MSF in India as well as in other countries in the region, mainly Bangladesh, Thailand and Indonesia.

MSF OCBA in India

• In West Singhbum district of Jharkhand, MSF runs a project for the community based management of acute malnutrition
• In Patna, Bihar, MSF is focussed on the Advance HIV including generating evidence for better treatment protocols so as to aid Kala Azar elimination efforts and provide care to a neglected population.

General

Number of posts available: 1 Location: New Delhi Office. Last application date: 24^th February 2020 Starting date: ASAP Availability: 7 months Email: msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org

Purpose of the Position

Execute administrative and finance related tasks and follow up of project accountancy to support the Finance Coordinator following MSF standard and procedures, in order to ensure legal compliance and keep a strict control over monetary resources to achieve project objectives.

Functional And Hierarchical Lines

Hierarchically Finance Coordinator and functionally accountable to Finance and Accountancy Manager

Responsibilities

• Implementing cash management procedures in order to ensure the highest control and security, assisting the Finance Coordinator in the prevision of monthly treasury and planning in order to en-sure the coverage of daily needs, advances on salaries, payroll, etc.
  • Processing the payment to suppliers and keep strict on all documentation involved, informing the Finance Coordinator of any sort of disparity
  • Carrying out all accounting tasks and activities, classifying, preparing and filing of all accounting pieces in accounting software, in order to ensure strict control of all expenditures and the reliability of statements and documentation.
  • Any other administrative task delegated by the Finance Coordinator.

Bookkeeping of accounts books of the Mission in Tally

• Bookkeeping of all the vouchers into Tally (all mission transactions)
• Verification of monthly financial accounts following pre-defined checklists
• Responsible for the monthly/ year end closing and report to CAL Office under the supervision of FINCO.
• Liaise with CAL Office concerning specific pre-defined observations issues related to conversion of books of accounts (e.g. rectifications, clarifications, etc.)
• Audit development: point of contact in terms of information to prepare, follow-up, coordination with others departments (Logistic, Medical and HR) with the supervision of FINCO.
• Audit follow-up: ensure recommended action is put in place based on auditors suggestions & final report across the whole mission with the supervision of FINCO
• Attend external / internal meetings regarding accountancy implications as well as contribute to improve processes, taking into account MSF standard policies as well as Accountancy requirements.

Financial Management (Payment and Advances)

• Timely payment of invoices and legal commitments (e.g. rent, utility bills)
• Check the validity and authenticity of all the documents for payments as per MSF standards and Indian Accountancy Regulations.
• Manage and follow-up advances on the basis of valid documents and timely reimbursement.

Management of Delhi Coordination Cash Box

• Manages the coordination cashboxes (follow up of advances and keeping the advance book physical and reconciliation inventory)
• Data encoding of the cash movements in Finance Field Connection (FFC).
• Ensuring that expenditures are validated by the management as per the validation table
• Weekly cash count
• Prepare weekly and monthly reconciliations under the supervision of FINCO.
• Report immediately any discrepancy in the Cash Box to FINCO.

Administrative tasks

• Prepare the vouchers related to the payments.
• Filing and archiving accounting documents.
• Participate in the briefing for all new arrivals related to the financial guide lines (advances, perdiems, personal calls, etc.)
• Follow-up of the payment of the utilities related to Office, Guest House and Expat. Houses

Requirements

Education

• Desirable finance, business or administration related diploma.​​

Experience

• ​Essential previous working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs.
• Desirable experience in MSF or other NGOs in developing countries.​

Languages

• Mission language and local language essential

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• Results and Quality Orientation
• Team work and Cooperation
• Commitment to MSF Principles
• Behavioural Flexibility
• Stress Management

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 38,890 gross/month
• Fixed term contract from March 1^st to September 30^th, 2020 (3 months’ probation period)
• Benefit of 13th Month Salary.
• PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
• Wide Medical coverage (Employee + Direct Relatives), as per establishment policy.

Application Procedure

Please send your CV and cover letter (in a single PDF file only), stating your motivation and what can you contribute to the position, with the subject Ref: Finance Assistant to

msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org

on or before 24^th February 2020.

Applications that are not completed (CV + Covering letter) will not be considered. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders India is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and minority group candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.  

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential healthcare to people in remote areas, and specialist care for people affected by HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. We also respond to natural disasters and other emergencies, provide mental healthcare and advocate for the development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment for people everywhere. We currently run projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

General

No of posts: 1 Duration: 1 Year (Renewable) Location: Pune Expected Start Date: March 2020 Closing Date: 17th February 2020 Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure that all study drugs are stored according to protocol/SOP/manufacturer’s instructions and Indian Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) in restricted access area to prevent loss or use by unauthorised individuals.
• Maintain pharmacy temperature and humidity conditions and continuous monitoring, in accordance with trial SOPs.
• Supervise pharmacy quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Complete and maintain pharmacy records for the Sponsor and regulatory audits, in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and GPP.
• Assist monitors in drug accountability visits
• Assist the endTB Medical Activity Manager with registration of the pharmacy and submissions of all pharmacy related documents to DCGI

Investigational Product

• Assist with procurement of trial medication.
• Receive trial drugs from suppliers; document receipt and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and proper records for all drugs received and distributed, according to trial SOPs.
• Verify investigator or designee has obtained informed consent from the patient.
• Supervise and assist with the preparation of medication blister packs for participants as per prescriptions from trial doctors, in accordance with the trial SOPs
• Supervise and assist with the labeling of trial medication before dispensing, in accordance with trial SOPs
• Supervise and assist with the dispensing of trial medication, as per specific protocol/SOP requirements
• Supervise and assist with the counselling and education of patients on drug administration, side effects, and adherence. Receive and reconcile IP returns.
• Assist with pill counts and adherence monitoring.
• Return and/or properly dispose of trial drugs as per protocol/SOP.
• Maintain stock control and a record of dispensed medication, according to trial SOPs

Record Management 

• Maintain IP accountability records.
• Maintain prescription records against which IP is dispensed and pharmacy sections of the Site Master File

Communication

• Communicate with trial medical officers, nurses, and Sponsor when needed.
• Attend meetings related to the endTB trial, including at MSF, and community forums.

Other

• Overall management and oversight of the endTB trial Pharmacy activities
• Manage, supervise and support the role, responsibilities and day-to-day activities of the trial pharmacy assistants, (including but not limited to training, performance evaluation, development and internal communication).
• Comply with all aspects of the Mission, Project and Trial Standard Operating Procedures
• Provide technical and back-up support to the Project pharmacy assistant Pharmacy Supervisor will be required to ensure that the activities performed in the clinical trials are in line with the protocols, the regulations and that the study documentation is of quality and compliant with the trial framework.

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritize workload & taking initiative when appropriate
• Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with co-workers
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team and ability to cope with stress.
• Good Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required
• Aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi/Marathi

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Pharmacy¸ Registered with the State Pharmacy Council
• Desirable: Master’s degree in Pharmacy

Experience

• Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in clinical trial
• Working on MDR-TB patient clinical documents (advantage)
• GCP certificate Experience and GPP training (advantageous)
• Computer proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Previous experience in TB and/or HIV information management is an asset

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: 46368/-
• Secondary Benefits as per policies:
  • 13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
  • 18 Annual Leaves , 12 Casual Leaves & Other compassionate leaves
  • Medical Reimbursement including dependents
  • Personal Accidental Insurance including dependents

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: Position Name to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th Feb 2020, 5:00 pm.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW. 

Background

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF currently has a country coordination office in New Delhi which is part of the Asia Coordination Team (ACT) which oversees the medical activities of MSF in India as well as in other countries in the region, mainly Bangladesh, Thailand and Indonesia. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

General

Number of posts available: 1 Location: New Delhi Office. The position entails 25% travel to projects in India /other countries in Asia Unit. Last application date: 20th February 2020 Starting date: 1st April 2020 Availability: 9 months, with possible extension Email: msfe-asia-hrco@barcelona.msf.org

Purpose of the Position

Support the Regional HR Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities according to the instructions of the HR Coordinator and MSF protocols in order to improve the management of human resources and contribute to the professional growth of MSF employees in the unit. Replaces the HR Coordinator in his/her absence.

Functional And Hierarchical Lines

Hierarchically and functionally accountable to Regional HR Coordinator – Asia Unit.

Main Responsibilities

The HR Coordinator can delegate ad hoc any responsibility to the Deputy HR Coordinator. Among others, the Deputy HR Coordinator could:

• Participate in the Human Resource planning, implementation and monitoring in the unit to properly achieve the missions’ objectives and respond to needs that may arise, particularly:
• Participate in the definition of job profiles, and the mission’s set-up in terms of HR needs.
• Participating in the project opening and closing and its timeframe from HR perspective.
• Provide support to field teams in order to guarantee good performance and management.
• Provide support to field coordinators, field Administration Managers and other supervisors in all HR related issues, provide technical support ensuring they understand and apply HR management policies and tools.
• Provide support in the legal, administrative HR management of the mission, for both national and international staff , on issues related to Labour law, contracts, salaries, social security, labour relations, health insurance systems, etc.
• Participate in the selection and recruitment processes, as well as in the induction programmes and welcome briefings/sessions in order to recruit and prepare the most suitable candidates for the unit.
• Participate in the identification of staff development, training needs / potential to promote the professional growth of people within the organisation.
• Report to the HRCo on the implementation of HR policies in the field as well as of any incidents / problems that may arise and make proposals to improve HR management in the field.
• Support HRCo in the overall administration of the Mission.
• Represent MSF in meetings with Authorities and other NGOs for issues related to HR and Administration, at the request of the HRCo.
• Support HRCo in all reporting tools under his/her responsibility.
• Support managing the international staff’s movements (visas, tickets, etc.)
• Covers for HR Manager and/or HR Coordinators in the Region, in case of absence or gap.

Requirements

Education

• Essential University degree or further specialization in HR management.

Experience

• Essential experience in HR Management positions (minimum 2 years).
• Desirable experience in HR field work (minimum 1 year)
• Desirable HR working in experience in other countries under the scope of Asia Unit.
• Desirable experience in INGOs (minimum 2 years)

Languages

• English
• Hindi

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• Availability to travel
• Flexibility
• Planning and organisation
• Teamwork
• Leadership.
• People Management.

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 119,429 gross/month
• Fixed term contract from April 1st to December 31st, 2020 (3 months’ probation period)
• Benefit of 13th Month Salary.
• PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
• Wide Medical coverage (Employee + Direct Relatives), as per establishment policy.

Application Procedure

Please send your CV and cover letter (in a single PDF file only), stating your motivation and what can you contribute to the position, with the subject Ref: Dep. HRCO to

msfe-asia-hrco@barcelona.msf.org

on or before 20th February 2020.

Applications that are not completed (CV + Covering letter) will not be considered. Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders India is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women and minority group candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare in more than 70 countries. MSF offers assistance to people based on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF has worked in India since 1999, providing free-of-charge essential healthcare to people in remote areas, and specialist care for people affected by HIV/AIDS, malnutrition, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, kala azar, and sexual and gender-based violence. We also respond to natural disasters and other emergencies, provide mental healthcare and advocate for the development of more effective and affordable medicines to improve access to treatment for people everywhere. We currently run projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

General

No of posts: 1 Duration: 12 Months (Renewable) Location: Mumbai Expected Start Date: 2nd March 2020 Closing Date: 13th February 2020 Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Identify the psychosocial, socio-economic and administrative needs for patients
• Actively promote the availability of counseling services and carry out, individual or in group counseling, basic psycho-educational sessions, to patients, their families (when needed), in order to alleviate their psychosocial difficulties within the project scope.
• Refer patients to other specialists or other institutions for further assistance, when necessary in order to propose the best support available.
• According to the evaluation of needs, provide counseling sessions for patients in Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) supported sites. Refer to the psychologist or psychiatrist, patients in need of psychological assessment, using a basic Mental Health screening tool.
• Identify and follow up on adherence problems in DWBI patients, informing and sharing information with patient support supervisor, patient support manager and medical team.
• Support social worker in planning and facilitating support group sessions with patients, families, and buddies.
• Participate in the creation and implementation of new counseling guideline, as well as new tools and psychosocial activities for support of external patients.
• Identify socio economic needs of patients and link with DWBI social worker, NGOs/external actors if needed.
• Collaborate in Patient Support meetings and mentoring activities (for DWBI staff and DWBI partners)
• Contribute to identifying factors defining adherence for TB patients in MEW, DWBI clinic or DWBI supported sites and experiences of succeeded adherence cases, in order to assess a new strategy for non-adherent patients.
• Contribute to evaluate and approach the presence of stigma and discrimination in TB patients and PLWHA and misconceptions on TB in the community.
• Take an active part in training, support the line manager when necessary in doing sensitization for DWBI staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.

Responsibilities

Specific Skills

• Ability to organise and prioritise workload & taking initiative when appropriate
• Able to integrate into a multi-cultural team and cooperate with coworkers
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team and ability to cope with stress.
• Good Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required
• Aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi/Marathi.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology/ clinical psychology/social work, or other similar fields.

Experience

• Desirable working experience of at least one year in the similar field.
• Experience in Community based Mental Health Intervention

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403
• Secondary Benefits as per policies:
  • 13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
  • 18 Annual Leaves
  • 12 Casual Leaves
  • Other compassionate leaves
  • Medical Reimbursement including dependents

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: Position Name to

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 13th February 2020, 5:00 pm.

ONLY SHORT-LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED AND INVITED FOR INTERVIEW.