General

• Position: Cleaner
• Location of Job: New Delhi
• Duration: 03 months (renewable)
• Start date: 1st January 2021
• Closing Date: 20th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-delhi-hr@brussels.msf.org  

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and genderbased 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.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

General Accountabilities

• Clean bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets and other rooms in MSF houses.
• Do the laundries iron clothes and other housekeeping activities.
• Support the cook (washing up, cleaning the kitchen, etc.).
• Sweep and mop the floors.
• Restock supplies (toilet paper, soap, etc.) as required.
• Upon arrival, prepare hot water for tea/coffee and refill drinking water.
• Check that the toilets are well stocked with paper, soap and condoms.
• Check that the water supply (kitchen, showers, etc.) is sufficient during water cuts.
• Keep premises properly locked (doors, windows).

Requirements

Qualifications

• Literacy essential, course on cleaning desirable

Experience

• Minimum 0-2 years previous experience as a Cleaner.

Specific Skills

• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Service

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 16065 /-
• Secondary Benefits as per policies:
  • 13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
  • 18 Annual Leaves
  • 12 Casual Leaves
  • Sick/Medical 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 to

msfocb-delhi-hr@brussels.msf.org

by 20th November 2020 by 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Laboratory Manager
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 2 Months (November –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 19th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 emergency intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M-East Ward by focusing on:

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of the Role

Ensuring that all staff using medical devices are qualified and trained. Ensuring cleaning and minor maintenance tasks are performed according to the protocols. Reporting any malfunction to the project biomedical service.

Main Accountabilities

• Ensure that the COVID-19 GeneXpert testing and reporting takes place in accordance with the updated ICMR guidelines.
• Supervise and guide the LT(s) performing the GeneXpert tests.
• Complete SOPs for all procedures including biosafety measures performed in the clinical laboratory and update the existing ones along with the implementation and supervision of the protocols as per SOPs.
• Assist, coordinate and guide the medical team in the clinical interpretation of reports for holistic patient management at the bedside.
• Participate in routine case discussions with the medical team, to get further inputs and feedback for the lab from the bedside.
• IPC assessments – participate as a team member in the IPC assessments, report writing, implementation of recommendations and regular follow up at various sites supported by the COVID-19 Mumbai project and provide valuable inputs in accordance; this includes assessments in healthcare facilities as well as community activities.
• Makes sure that the clinical lab and other labs supported with Reagents and equipment by Doctors without Borders India – COVID-19 Mumbai project; keep adequate records of consumption data and distribute them to the Pharmacy team.
• Supervise, coaches and supports the Doctors without Borders lab team.
• Proficiency training support for MoH lab technicians
• Carry out regular performance review of laboratory personnel as requested by the project
• Contribute to Operational Research ensuring quality of processes and data, writing SOP, and other needs connected to laboratory activities arising during the study.

Requirements

Qualifications

• MD Microbiology and Licensed Clinical Microbiologist

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Microbiologist.
• Experience in Genexpert would be added advantage.

Languages

• Hindi, Marathi and English

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 81,415/-
• Secondary Benefits (pro rata) 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: Laboratory Manager to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 19th of November 2020 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Supervisor Medical Data Entry - EndTB Trial
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 25th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Undergo training in the protocol, trial procedures, and GCP and rules prescribed by local NRA.
• Perform corrections in the eCRFs upon request of the quality manager or study coordinator.
• In consultation with site PI enter the treatment outcomes from the source document in the eCRF.
• Support the site clinical investigator or the delegated site clinician with data recording and entry into the eCRF.
• Assist to define the monitoring strategy of the project according to the changing medical needs and context.
• Strategic data management support to the project in Pune.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of routine and ad-hoc reports, queries, and extracts as required.
• Strengthening the quality of data collection and reporting, in close collaboration with data entry operators and medical teams.
• Support the data process/management strategies, used by stakeholders involved in endTB projects and interventions.
• Support data collection and management of the routine monitoring and additional data collection required for OR and routine reporting.
• Ensure that the data collection is streamlined with the needs of the endTB project as required.
• Line management of Data entry operators in end TB trial project by following up on their leaves, trainings and other issues.
• Participate in the team planning for the trial implementation and monitoring of the trials performing additional activities whenever needed and as requested by the site coordinator.
• Managing the daily flow of the trial documents at site and ensuring all source documents are collected and filed properly.
• Implementing quality control procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain and upgrade the equipment used for database management as per the guidance of central endTB trial team.
• Assist with identifying and maintaining digital security systems to safeguard sensitive data.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science /Health sciences/ Pharmacy/ Medical sciences.
• Postgraduate degree / diploma in clinical data management will be preferred

Experience

• Working experience of at least 2-3 years in related jobs.(Clinical data management, clinical research).
• Experience in clinical trial site / CRO will be an advantage

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 38,890/-
• 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: “Supervisor Medical Data Entry” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 25th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Nurse Team Supervisor
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 22nd November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Carry out the functions and tasks associated to his/her specialty, i.e. perform as a nurse, midwife, lab tech and anesthetist, whenever required or needed, in order to optimize the resources, contributing with his/her knowledge and experience.
• Implement all the protocols and hygiene procedures, and supervise his/her team follow the same standards, in order to warrant the quality of the care and service in his/her specialty.
• Organize and coordinate the activities of his/her team (week’s schedule, annual leave, absences, etc.), evaluate their performance and define and ensure the needs for training of staff, in order to ensure the coverage of the human resources needs and maintain high standards of quality.
• Carry-out and/or coordinate administrative (exit-paper, transfer-paper, etc.), information and data collection (patient files, forms, statistics, etc.) tasks, and elaborate regular reporting, in order to have updated and reliable information about the day-to-day activity in the project, output/ outcome and support decision-making.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities 

• Ensure high-quality delivery of education by nurses internally and externally according to project needs.
• Participate in the general planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of clinic function in collaboration with Site Coordinator (Mumbai).
• Responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of nursing activities in collaboration with Site Coordinator & MHAM
• Creation of standard operating procedures for nursing activities and training nursing staff.
• Oversee all routine nursing care (e.g.: assessment, recording vital signs, injections, dressings).
• Plan and implement the follow up of patients liaising regularly with medical, Site Coordinator, patient support and operational research teams as relevant.
• Coordinating the activities of hospitalized patients between nurses, patient support team and doctors
• Ensure that patient file information are entered and maintained by Nurses and Physicians.
• Maintains documentation of patient care services by auditing patient and department records.
• Prepare roster (work and leave schedule) for nursing staff.
• Follow up lab results ensuring correct details are recorded in patient notes and computer database.
• Ensures operation of medical and administrative equipment by verifying equipment availability completing preventive maintenance requirements; maintaining equipment inventories.
• Helps in adverse event identification & reports it to medical doctor for further management
• Ensure proper financial & administrative management (eg: patient transport reimbursement)
• Co-coordinating distribution of drugs to patients from pharmacy

IEC

• Provide training and encourage those under responsibility to prepare and present same for nurses and ancillary staff.
• In collaboration with the technical medical referent, prepare and monitor education to be provided for external use, DOT providers, hospital/hospice/orphanage staff.
• Health Facility Empanelment:
  • In close communication with Site Co-ordinator , evaluate local actors and maintain relationships with possible partners concerning patients’ hospitalization, medical examinations, ambulance services, DOT management, and general care.

Reporting 

• Together with the Site Co-ordinator (Mumbai) make a report of nursing activities for project reports.
• To report HRM issues related to staff to Site Coordinator (Mumbai)
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Specialty (nurse, lab tech, midwife or anesthetist) diploma essential. Diploma in clinical research is desirable.

Experience

• Essential 2 years of previous experience Having worked in DWBI or similar organizations.
• Experience in clinical trial is desirable.

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 54,277/-
• 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: “Nurse Team Supervisor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 22nd November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Data Analyst Activity Manager/Internal Monitor
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 19th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• With the support of the Desk Epidemiologist, creating, reviewing and adapting data collection tools according to the project indicators and coordinating the development, implementation and follow up of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for documentation. Developing and implementing data quality assurance methods to ensure good performance of the activities and reliability of the information, treating with respect and confidentiality all patient information.
• Providing technical support to the medical team and data entry staff in the implementation of routine data recording, collection and entry for the selected project indicators in clinics and/or hospitals and/or health centers. Organizing and implementing or providing technical support in the establishment of monitoring tools for new activities as initiated in the project.
• On a monthly, quarterly or basis of request, implementing detail analysis of recorder data for key indicators for the project in order to facilitate the definition, redefinition or reorientation of project activity. This will also include analysis of the district’s (MoH) cohort data, whenever available. Following the analysis, identifying and reporting any new and interesting indicators for review with the medical team for potential follow up where relevant.
• Managing and supervising the work of the data team personnel for quality assurance including identification of training needs and providing coaching for the staff on issues related to data
• Planning and supervising, with support of the HR department, the associated HR processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, motivation, development and internal communication) the data team in order to ensure having the appropriate team in terms of size, capabilities and skills.
• Participating in meetings and/or trainings as requested scheduled by manager or MSF. This includes but is not limited to MSF internal meetings and/or trainings, and local, regional, or international meetings and/or trainings
• On a monthly basis and in collaboration with the medical team, preparing and submitting summary reports on analysed data for both MoH and MSF and preparing and implementing MSF internal monthly or quarterly medical data presentation, including facilitation of team reflection and sharing of updates to promote team dynamism and reactivity.
• Performing additional activities whenever needed and as requested by the supervisor.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• In collaboration with the Sponsor and the Operational Research Coordinator, define Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities on site
• Review all trial documents to ensure they align with the latest version of the protocol and GCP
• Submission of monthly reports to the Sponsor and the Operational Study Coordinator along with analysis
• Follow up of implementation of all the Corrective Action and preventive Actions identified.
• Undergo training in the protocol, trial procedures, and GCP
• Review the Investigator Site File for the essential documents, regulatory and ethic committee section to ensure the documents archiving completeness and submissions of protocol and protocol amendments, patients’ materials, safety information and deviations are performed as per ICH-GCP, Indian GCP, Sponsor and local requirements
• Review in collaboration with the Sponsor and the Operational Research coordinator the Worksheets and other local trial documents to ensure process consistency and adequacy of processes and instruments used for data collection.
• Ensure that the versions in use of study protocol, informed consent forms, guidelines, SOP, worksheets and any other study related document are updated and that the staff is adequately trained on the latest versions.
• Review participants’ clinical files, and perform Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) according to parameters as indicated in the Site Quality Management Plan and specific SOPs. In specific, review participants’ patients’ files to verify that patient care, safety reporting, drugs prescription and administration and data collection are performed according to locally established procedures and study protocol/SOPs/guidelines.
• Review drug accountability documentation, pharmacy participants’ files and temperature/Humidity monitoring records to ensure drugs are adequately received, stored and dispensed to the patients. Ensure that accountability of returned/expired drugs is managed appropriately and unused drugs are destroyed as per local requirements.
• Ensure quality of the data transmitted to the Sponsor is of a high standard (i.e. performing QC in source documents and source data verification in data entered in designated data tool).
• Provide technical support to the field team and data entry staff in the implementation of routine quality assurance data recording, collection and entry for the selected indicators in the study sites. Organizing and implementing technical support in the establishment of monitoring tools for quality assurance activities.
• On a monthly, quarterly or basis of request, implement detailed analysis and report of recorded data in order to facilitate the definition, redefinition or reorientation of quality of patient support and care including data management. In particular identify corrective actions and preventive actions and follow-up on their implementation.
• Verify that the Informed Consent Forms are complete, dated ,and signed by the study personnel who obtained informed consent and the patient, and, if applicable, the parent, guardian, or legal representative.
• Verify that consent withdrawals have been properly documented
• Review and monitor the Investigator Site File and Central Investigator File regularly for content and completeness.
• Verify responses provided to data queries generated by the central Data Management team and by the external monitor are accurate
• Support the external monitor during the monitoring visits
• Support the Operational Research Coordinator with review of submissions to Indian ERB and regulatory authorities
• Assist with additional tasks as agreed upon with study management
• Attend regular meetings with endTB trial team.
• Attend meetings related to the endTB trial, including at MSF, clinical, academic, and community forum.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Desirable degree (or masters) in Medicine, Pharmacy or Health Sciences with Diploma in Clinical Research.
• Desirable specialization or training in tropical diseases

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 69,882/-
• 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 dependent

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: “Internal Monitor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 19th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Pharmacy Technician
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 17th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting in the supervision, management and control of the medical stock in the project in order to avoid ruptures, losses and gross overstock of drugs and other supplies and overseeing and monitoring its storage conditions
• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Manager, assisting on a monthly basis with preparation and approval of order requests, ensuring they are completed in timely manner to prevent unnecessary orders in between. Following up on drug ruptures.
• In cooperation with the Pharmacy Supervisor and other DWBI team members, assisting in the supervision, management, follow up and control of medical/supply stock in the DWBI office, expat houses, and DWBI cars. This includes physical count, ordering and monitoring of expired dates.
• Assisting with the collection of consumption from facilities on at least a monthly basis and collecting data about number of patients. Cooperating with and assisting the Pharmacy Manager in all related monthly reports, and under the Pharmacy Manager’s supervision, communicating and providing medical data to relevant DWBI team members
• Providing programs continuity during supervisor’s absence and handovers; sharing knowledge of program with incoming staff in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
• Assisting in preparing and organizing training sessions for DWBI staff.

Dispensing

• Preparation of blister packs and dispensing of the drugs as per the prescription issued by Medical doctors.
• Coordination with study clinic team for distribution of trial drugs to the patients and collection of unused drugs to maintain the accountability
• In support with Pharmacy supervisor addressing the drugs related queries from clinic team and patients.
• Create and maintain database for dispensing and usage of drugs using tools and software provided by project.

Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure that all study drugs are stored according to protocol/SOP/manufacturers instructions in restricted access area to prevent loss or use by unauthorised individuals.
• Maintain pharmacy temperature conditions and continuous temperature monitoring: record the storage temperature and relative humidity twice daily, except for the days off.
• Perform weekly uploads from the data logger records to an electronic device and USB key, and retain the printed version of data logger reports in the pharmacy site file.
• Assist with pharmacy quality assurance and quality control processes.
• Ensure implementation of GDP guidelines:
• Complete and maintain pharmacy records for the sponsor and regulatory audits.
• Assist monitors in drug accountability visits.
• In case of a cold chain break down or related inconsistencies, reporting to Site Coordinator and Sponsor as per the reporting guidelines.

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 by the trial pharmacy, according to trial SOPs.
• Facilitate the transport of drugs from dispensing pharmacy to study clinic with proper measures and as and when required to participants residence.
• Prepare weekly medication blister packs for participants as per prescriptions from trial doctors, in accordance with trial SOP, under direct supervision of the trial pharmacist.
• Label trial medication before dispensing, in accordance with trial SOP, under supervision of the trial pharmacist.
• Dispense trial medication, as per specific protocol/SOP requirements, under the supervision of the trial pharmacist.
• Counsel and educate patients on drug administration, side effect, and adherence under direct supervision of the trial pharmacist.
• To ensure that stored stock is kept clean, dry and secure at all times. Dispensing Pharmacy is kept clean and tidy to allow for ease of access and safety considerations.
• To facilitate and monitor regular cleaning of Dispensing Pharmacy.

Security & Infection Control

• Follow DWBI guidelines at all times.
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403/- and
• 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: “Pharmacy Technician” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Pharmacy Supervisor
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 17th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

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

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.

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 46,368/-
• 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: “Pharmacy Supervisor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Medical Coordinator Assistant
• Location of Job: Pune (Aundh Hospital)
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 17th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

About endTB Project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Participating actively in reflections and discussions on the evolution of MSF programs in the mission, contributing with his/her background and experience to the improvement of overall performance, adapting it to the changing reality and context.
• Participating in the collection of medical information (meetings, reports, articles, etc.) and data (epidemiological data, statistics, etc.).
• Supporting project development by answering medical questions from the field, participating in briefings and debriefings of medical staff and replacing temporarily a member of the field team when necessary, in order to keep a smooth functioning of the projects.
• In support of the medical coordinator, representing MSF in meetings or with different stakeholders. Assisting the MedCo in the stakeholder mapping (organigram of MoH, etc.)
• Following-up patients referred by MSF field teams to the capital, organizing their transport, setting their further referral to reference facilities previously identified, doing a follow-up on the treatment they receive and their evolution, and carrying out the administrative tasks associated, in order to keep special attention to most the complicated or sensitive cases.
• The Medical Coordinator Assistant (MCA) will be required to ensure that the activities performed in the clinical trials at Pune and Mumbai are in line with the protocols, the regulations and that the study documentation is of quality and compliant with the trial framework. The MCA will second the Site Study Coordinator on the various tasks associated with running multisite complex clinical trials. Generally, the MCA is responsible for the day to day management of the project and assisting the project team in the start-up (including briefings), execution and closeout of the trial.
• Preparation phase: Assist in the preparation of study documentation (protocol submissions to ethics committees, regulatory institutions), forms and the development filing systems and processes (documentation of the study, compliant with trial regulations).
• Ensure that updated study documents are available to investigators and site staff, and accountable for the management of non-clinical study materials and supplies. Prepare Investigator meetings, prepare study-related presentation materials and provide administrative technical support to study team
• Responsible for the maintenance and filing of study data, and files, and assist with the collection, review, and tracking of regulatory documents and safety data
• Assist project team with other study-related activities such as organizing study meetings and reviewing the documents under the supervision of the site coordinator, producing agendas and minutes for study-related meetings, assembling training and study materials, updating contact details, maintaining study documentation, assisting in the preparation of administrative documents and other tasks as required.
• Assist site team in setting up study clinics, identifying the needs and requirements for supplies follow up for the purchase orders and contracts.
• Ensure smooth communication between the trial team and the regular project team
• Maintain a flexible approach and responds to the needs of the project even if outside of this job description.
• Record and report adverse and serious adverse events to DCGI, Ethics Committee, and Sponsor and answer the queries raised by them in the stipulated period.
• Liaise with the study physician and Principal Investigator to prepare the safety reports and assessment of the causal relationship between drugs and adverse events.
• Liaise with partners for executing or renewing contracts and agreements.
• Preparation and updating of trackers like, Subject visit trackers, ethics committee and regulatory submission ,
• Travel to clinical trials sites and support them for trial management. Assist the trial coordinator in liasoning for non-medical support related to the trials when requested.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Health science/ Pharmacy .
• A professional certificate/ diploma in a clinical trial will be desirable.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in clinical trials

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 46,368/- and
• 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: “Medical Coordinator Assistant” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Counselor
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 17th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 2 (Two)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

About endTB Project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and look after it.
• Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality
• Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.
• Take an active part in training, supervisions/interventions and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for DWBI staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities General Activities:

• Liaise with Site TB OPD to identify potential participants for the trial, keep records of patients and refer them to trial clinic.
• Keep track of patients clinic visit schedule and make sure they visit clinic regularly
• Distribution of drugs blister packs and Issuing of compensation to patients on regular clinic visit and maintain the respective records for monitoring

Psychosocial Activities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for endTB trial participants (pre-treatment, at treatment initiation and follow up, including adherence counseling in collaboration with NTEP staff when possible.
• Conduct mental health assessment for all patients at baseline, during follow up, and if needed (suspicion, adherence issues etc.).
• Plan and facilitate support group sessions for TB patients, families and buddies in trial catchment population
• Identify adherence problems in patients. Inform and share information with endTB trial staff.
• Contribute to the assessment of health seeking behavior of trial participants.
• Identify TB patients’ needs and report to site coordinator. Assist in the identification of solutions (e.g., drug pick-up.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of medium-term support plans, centered in patient’s needs, in collaboration with the medical team.
• Report any issues related to infection prevention to MHAM

Assessment:

• Contribute to identifying factors defining adherence for TB patients in site 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

Advocacy:

• Contribute to advocacy efforts for TB patients
• Record patient testimonies of treatment experiences including stigma and discrimination under the supervision of the Outreach Manager, PS Supervisor, and Advocacy Communication manager.
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Counseling, social work, psychology or another similar degree/diploma.

Experience

• 1-year experience essential. Experience working in clinical trial desirable.

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403/- and
• 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: “Counselor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Nurse
• Location of Job: Mumbai Sarvodaya Hospital
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 18th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

About endTB Project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Nursing

• Undergo training in the protocol, trial procedures, and GCP: Participate in the planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of medical activities for DRTB patients of endTB and endTB-Q trials. Provide clinic based nursing assessment planning and care for new and follow up of end TB trial patients and record accurately in patients file.
• Engage with clinic staff, and assist endTB trial staff and DWB counselors to identify and recruit potentially eligible rifampicin-resistant TB patients for the trial.
• Support for screening and enrollment of participants according to specific protocol and SOP requirements.
• Triage sick walk-in patients and prioritize them accordingly. Provide emergency nursing care as necessary in designated area informing the doctor promptly of patient condition.
• Assist Receptionist to maintain correct patient flow in the clinical area and report any problems to the Nurse Supervisor.
• To carry out activities like injections, dressings, blood withdrawal, sputum collection, ECG in collaboration with other nursing staff as per DWBI SOP’s and protocol
• Call patients for a change in medicines investigations to be done, as per instructions given by Doctors.
• Assist medical doctor conduct baseline Audiometry and Ophthalmic screening for endTB trial patients as per protocol, as directed by doctors with accurate documentation.

Port a Cath/PICC line Care and Management 

• Conduct Needle Change/ Dressing for DRTB patients with Port-a-Cath/PICC line as per DWBI protocol. In case of any complication, inform Doctors and Nurse Supervisor immediately. For Complications with respect to Port/PICC, actions to be followed as directed by Doctors/ Nurse Supervisor.

Infection Control / Laboratory Samples / Community-Field Work / Hospitalization/ IEC and Health Promotion

• Be aware of and strictly follow all staff and patient infection controls instituted for the prevention of the spread of TB in the clinic. This includes ensuring all environmental and administrative controls are adhered to according to clinic infection control policy
• Support the Nurse Supervisor in the implementation of universal precautions and waste management in the clinic and outreach
• To record patient details accurately in the Laboratory referral form and register and ensure that samples are given to endTB project identified labs at time of scheduled collection.
• Provide health education, nursing care, adherence counseling, identify side effects for endTB trial subjects with patient support and medical staff.
• Foster good rapport with hospital staff – be responsible for clear and regular communication including sharing reports and results for hospitalized patients.
• Give feedback daily to the clinic team and patient support team. If any issues inform to Nurse Supervisor and discuss in dashboard meeting.
• Assist in development preparation of IEC materials for patient health education in collaboration with IEC capacity Building.
• Give regular drug/health education to patients and attendants to improve patient adherence
• Report any problems to the Nurse Supervisor.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: B.Sc. (Nursing) or General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) recognized from a Maharashtra Nursing Council

Experience

• Desirable 2 years of previous experience of clinical trial
• Desirable experience of TB OPD clinic

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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.
• 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 : Mission language essential. Local languages( Hindi and Marathi) desirable.

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403 and
• 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: Nurse to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 1st December 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Epidemiology Activity Manager
• Location of Job: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st December 2020
• Closing Date: 17th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana

Doctors Without Borders India’s (DWBI) DR-TB project in MUMBAI Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DR-TB) Treatment, Care and Support

• The collaborative project within NTEP [National Tuberculosis Elimination Program] for DRTB – patient management at Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi
• OPD, community outreach medical and patient support activities in M/East Ward area
• Medical, “Psychosocial Support” and “Infection Prevention and Control” in GTB Hospital, Sewri
• The independent clinic in Govandi to provide free and quality care to the most severe cases of DRTB

Task and Responsibilites

• Defining, scheduling and organizing, in close collaboration with other medical team members, the annual epidemiological activity plan as well as its associated budget, in order to improve early detection of risk factors to better define treatment approaches and preventive practices. Leading the implementation of the protocols and epidemiological methodology, ensuring all related staff follows them in order to improve research efficiency.
• Supervising, according to the annual plan, the epidemiological research activity ensuring that contacts with community groups and authorities are aligned with the objectives of the research and that the population participating in the research is properly informed. Reporting on the progress of data collection, on ongoing analysis of research or on any issue causing delay, in order to achieve epidemiological goals on time.
• Advising the DWBI medical team on epidemiological matters that arise in the course of their activity research, and when necessary, designing and implementing epidemiological tools and data collection to meet new epidemiological needs.
• Ensuring, in coordination with logistics department, that national or international shipment of laboratory samples acquired for research purposes is done within datelines and according to protocols, following security rules and keeping conditions needed for the sample
• Supervising data filing procedures, ensuring that all epidemiology software tools are properly used and are updated regularly, in order to ensure full data traceability and availability
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department and the DWBI vision, policies and values, the associated processes (job description, recruitment, training, performance evaluation, development and internal/external communication) of the epidemiological staff in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required, to improve staff technical capabilities, contribution and commitment to DWBI values.
• Supervising, in close coordination with the Logistic Manager that research equipment and materials are properly maintained and stock level is above the minimum point in order to ensure availability and research activity continuity.
• Participating in operational monthly reports and organizing and/or assisting medical staff in preparing epidemiological reports related to health facilities and to researched areas
• Define, in collaboration with PMR, the M&E strategy of the project, develop data tools (including M&E), coordinate data collection and analyze data.
• Support the Supervisor Medical Data Entry in M&E activities.
• Review protocols guidelines and monitoring tools for HIV/DRTB with the medical team
• Support setting-up simplified data monitoring system (DMS) for projects where not yet in place and update outdated DMS according to new strategies and provide input into software system improvements.
• Ensure efficiency and integration within routine M&E reporting of the different DWBI data needs from HQ
• Identify relevant operational research/documentation subjects, review the related literature on the subject, and translate them into research questions in discussion with the PMR and Deputy MedCo (Epi).
• Develop and maintain a dynamic Operational Research (OR) agenda based on the needs of the project.
• Develop protocols and ensure ethical approval is sought as and when necessary.
• Provide inputs on potential OR in current and future project activities
• Coordinate the implementation of OR projects /Operational Documentation analysis & write-ups.
• Write study reports /Operational Documentation manuscripts.
• Disseminate results with the project and medical coordination through scientific conferences and published articles
• Provide mentorship, in collaboration with the Deputy Medco (Epi), to all medical staff at the project to analyze critically the M&E data of their projects and propose strategic responses to findings/define possible Operational Research/Operational Documentation questions
• Represent DWBI in local, regional and international scientific meetings and committees.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Essential: Masters in Public Health/Healthcare Management or MD-PSM./DPH
• Desirable with extensive training in statistics and epidemiology

Experience

• Essential working experience of at least two years in monitoring & evaluation role; research activities
• Desirable working experience with DWBI or other NGOs

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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
• Detail & process-oriented approach
• Analytical skills and ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.

Languages

• Mission working language essential: English
• Local language desirable: Hindi, Marathi

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 81,415/-
• Secondary Benefits as per policies on prorata:
  • 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: “Epidemiology Activity Manager” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 17th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Deputy Medical Coordinator - Asia Unit
• Location of Job: New Delhi Office. The position entails 40% travel to projects in India /other countries in Asia Unit.
• Duration: Annual renewal of contract based on project requirements
• Start date: 15th December 2020
• Closing Date: 11th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (one)
• Email: msfe-asia-hrco@barcelona.msf.org and msfe-asia-hrco-dep@barcelona.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders (DWB) 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. DWBI offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. DWB India (DWBI) currently has a country coordination office in New Delhi which is part of the Asia Coordination Team (ACT) which oversees the medical activities of Doctors Without Borders in India as well as in other countries in the region, mainly Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines and Laos. The Strategic Plan reasserts the continuity of the course to a decentralized operational management, delegating authority to country management teams with different models defined according to the diversity of context where DWBI works. The decentralization model used in Asia is based on the transfer of responsibility and accountability from the HQ by shifting the current cell supervision function to the Asia Coordination Team (ACT). The Unit will work supporting Doctors Without Borders activities in Asia, performing mission level tasks where necessary and Asia Coordination to coherent programming according to the Doctors Without Borders strategic plan. The ACT will supervise the MCT teams in Asia and develop & implement planned activities in Asia. The regional Deputy Medical Coordinator will play an integral role in supporting the Asia Unit Medical Advisor/Medical Coordinator (this is a combined function in the ACT, where the Medical Advisor fulfills the functional role of Health Advisor for Asia) in the implementation and oversight of current activities in Asia, while monitoring other countries within the region for opportunities and networking. As a secondary function, the role will support the Health Advisor in providing technical support for the numerous operational research initiatives. The position is functionally and hierarchically answerable to the Asia Medical Advisor/MedCo, with direct contact with the medical referents at HQ. The current portfolio for 2020/2021 includes:

1. Bangladesh: 100 bed paediatric/neonates IPD hospital and 24hr PHC in the Rohingya response.
2. India: 40 bed IPD for advanced HIV in Bihar (until end March 2021, where it will be handed over to another section).
3. India: Technical support to Jharkhand state government for CMAM implementation.
4. Thailand: Victims of conflict in the Deep South.
5. SE Asia: Emergency response preparedness and multicentric operational research on sepsis (Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos)
6. Potential exploratory missions in South and South East Asia consistent with the strategic planning

The portfolio in Asia has substantial component of operational research that has a direct impact on policy change that will impact on large numbers or improve access or treatment to specific vulnerable groups. Additionally, we are interested in developing innovative tools and approaches for DWB that will have a transversal impact across the movement and beyond. As such, the position requires an interest in operational research and innovation, with a relatively strong research background being desirable. Simultaneously, the position will support technical interlocutions in Asia, both in developing current ambitions and cultivating future ambitions and relationships. As such, the person will need to be experienced in Doctors Without Borders and be able to relate to others DWBI principles and general objectives. Subjects of interest being explored currently are leishmaniasis, sepsis, meliodosis, advanced HIV, AMR, Neonatal care and nutrition.

Purpose of the Position

Supporting the Asia Medical Advisor/MedCo through delegated tasks and responsibilities including defining, leading and coordinating the entire medical scope of the mission, according to Doctors Without Borders protocols, standards, policies and values, in order to ensure the quality of the medical care given to the targeted population and thus im-proving their overall health and living conditions. Fully assuming the medical coordinator's responsibilities in case of absence.

Main Responsibilities & Tasks

Many of the responsibilities and tasks detailed below will be shared with the Medical Advisor/MedCo for Asia, with whom the position will be working closely. The position will be in principle based in New Delhi, India, however delocalised positioning within India may also be considered. Strategic development of OCBA projects in Asia

• Work closely with the Medical Advisor to define the areas of potential interest and relevance in Asia based on strategic framework.
• Develop information dossiers and regional stakeholder mapping for areas of interest.
• Where required, provide medical input for local registration in countries of interest (with Regional HoM).
• Liaise with local government technocrats and stakeholders regarding Doctors Without Borders’s activities and to explore potential partnerships and areas of mutual interest.
• Together with Reg HoM develop country policy papers for each country.
• Coordinate with other Doctors Without Borders sections for emergency response and potential support.
• Conduct explos and prepare potential projects for presenting to HQ for approval. • Attendance at Doctors Without Borders General Assemblies in the Asia Pacific region
• Develop overarching medical advocacy plans for each country and support implementation, including relations with ACCESS, DNDi and other stakeholders

Country level support

• Support to define, monitor and update the medical content of the DWB country policy, annual plan and budget
• Assessment of health needs through exploratory missions and implementation of health information system, elaborating, monitoring and reviewing project proposals, determining, necessary resources in order to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk.
• Support to ensure that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan, CPP and project plans in regards to the medical activities carried out by Doctors Without Borders are achieved.
• In close collaboration with the Regional HRCO/FINCO, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission to ensure the implementation of medical activities in the mission.
• Support to define and size other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols in order to efficiently achieve the medical objectives in the mission.
• Support to coach, and directly support project coordinators and medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities, translating the Doctors Without Borders health policy and identified health needs into project objectives and activities in order to ensure high quality health assistance to population and that mission medical objectives are achieved.
• Support to evaluate medical team through regular appraisals and detect training and developing needs in order to manage talent and increase medical staff contribution.
• Be responsible for the all Asia Mission’s Health Policy and Medical Repatriation Policy. Together with the HRCO and FINCO, define, update and implement an appropriate health policy framework, including medical insurance and social packages, for international and national staff, providing all preventive necessary measures, structures and emergency plans, managing any medical evacuation in order to ensure Doctors Without Borders staff health.
• Support preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with Logistics Department, ensuring they are done according to guidelines and on time, and ensuring fulfilment of all procurement policies adhered to.
• Support the submission of all local medical purchase requests to HQ.
• Support the supervision of the medical technical aspects and the material aspects of the programmes (quality of drugs, safety and quality of health care facilities, consumptions).
• Be responsible to promote communication, exchanging information and active participation of all medical staff in the ACU mission’s development as well as remind and underline Doctors Without Borders values and philosophy to improve team motivation and engagement.
• Represent Doctors Without Borders before local medical authorities and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (such as other NGO’s, local and international organizations, donors, civil and military authorities and other Doctors Without Borders sections in the country) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthen the impact of the medical intervention and support advocacy actions to raise humanitarian awareness.
• Be responsible to contribute to the proper induction of all staff, ensuring that medical briefings and debriefings are done to all Doctors Without Borders staff.
• Attend regular HQ update meetings online together with or in place of Asia Health Advisor
• Work closely under the supervision of the Medical Advisor, Asia to ensure the highest standards of research are followed throughout the ACU projects.
• Identify clear hypotheses and relevant research questions and methodologies to support projects or dossiers of interest within Asia
• Ensure all Asia research projects are conducted to GCP standards
• Support Medical Advisor in communications with Doctors Without Borders ERB, and local ERBs
• Develop an understanding of the research environments, regulatory pathways and local partner capacities in countries of interest

Requirements

Education

• Essential degree in medicine with an MPH in Public Health or another relevant area.

Experience

• Essential 4 years’ experience in relevant jobs including 2 years in Doctors Without Borders in a typical Doctors Without Borders setting;
• Experience in a management role (as Project Medical Referent or Project Coordinator).

Languages

• English essential, Hindi an asset

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)

Competencies

• Strategic Vision L2
• Leadership L2
• People Management and Development L3
• Service Orientation L3
• Teamwork and Cooperation L4.

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 1,46,838/- gross/month
• 1 year fixed term contract (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. MEDCO to

msfe-asia-hrco@barcelona.msf.org

and

msfe-asia-hrcodep@barcelona.msf.org

on or before 11th November 2020.

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

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.

General

• Position: Medical Doctor
• Location of Job: Patna, Bihar
• Project: Advanced HIV
• Duration: Annual renewal of contract based on project requirements
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 8th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 2 (Two)
• Email: msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org

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, 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).

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.

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

• 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

• One year hospital work experience
• Experience in working with HIV + patients
• Desirableː 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.

General

• Position: Mobile Health Activity Manager
• Location of Job: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 2 Months (November –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 31st October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF/Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 Emergency Intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. MSF/ Doctors Without Borders teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M East Ward by focusing on:

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of the Role

Defining, coordinating and monitoring all mobile health activities to support health programs according to DWBI protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure quality medical care for patients and their communities and to improve the health condition of the population

Main Accountabilities

• To plan the OPD and IPD activities along with the PMR
• To supervise the doctors (OPD and IPD), make their duty roster, ensure compliance of the same
• To ensure that the medical protocols are followed in patient management as per the DWBI protocol taking the help of MTR as and when needed
• To go on field visits to supervise the OPD and fever clinic activities in the community
• To audit the rational prescription of the drugs along with the MTR.
• To conduct regular meetings with the doctors and other teams in order to address their concerns and take follow-up on activities
• To ensure proper clinical documentation is done and work closely with the Data entry operator for enabling processes in place for proper data collection and analysis
• To ensure strict infection control protocol is followed by the doctors
• To work closely with the mental health supervisor to address any patient and family support related concerns
• To facilitate capacity building trainings for the team
• To troubleshoot any issues that arise in team to the medical activity manager
• Participate in the budget analysis and forecast process along with the medical activity manager
• To be flexible to rotate in all interventions of the project for the duration defined by the project (Including doing clinical work as a doctor).

Requirements

Qualification

• Medical Doctor (MBBS Essential/MD Desirable).

Experience

• Minimum 2-year working experience as a clinician and previous experience in DWBI in the field

Languages

• Hindi
• Marathi
• English

Due to the current lockdown we arrange transportation for our staff as long as there is no public transport. As this recruitment is for a specific emergency response on COVID-19, it is important that staff only apply for this position if they do not have one of the major risk factors for COVID namely existing cardiac complications, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy or age > 55y.

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: Mobile Health Activity Manager to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 31st of October 2020 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: HR/Finance Assistant - Admin Tasks
• Location of Job: Pune, Maharashtra
• Duration: 12 months (extendable)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

This position mainly responsible for Admin, HR & finance related tasks and also there are some tasks of Supply & Logistics.

• Submit the attendance sheet and leave form (Hard Copies) to HR Assistant (Mumbai) for recording.
• Coordinate with HR assistant (Mumbai) for receiving different documentation from Coordination Tax and PF documents and distribution when necessary after taking the signature of staff and making copies and filing in the respective file.
• To collect the Income tax declaration forms from the staff in time and send to the coordination office after keeping copies in Project file.
• Make the follow-up of the Rent contracts in Pune if any (payment of the rent, renewal of the contract) and submission of rent sheet to Finance department for timely payment.
• Contact with the owners. liaise with landlords, insurances, energy-phone-water companies (paying the bills), etc
• Ensure the well functioning of the office (respect timetable, cleanness…). Maintain a proper filing system and file accordingly all administration, legal, or other documents.
• Preparation of PerDiem sheets and payment after validation of coordinator (After validation).
• Ensures proper management of movements (from and to the projects-Mumbai/Pune) keeping in loop the Log manager of Mumbai for security purpose.
• Responsible to coordinate for booking of hotels, negotiation for the best deal when in contact hotels and follow the guidelines as per policies and guidelines. Keep HR Assistant Mumbai In loop and the discussion.
• Ensure the delivery of the standard welcome envelope to visitors (delivery of mobile phones and house keys to the visitors/team on arrival, keep a record of it and make sure to get them back on time).
• Responsible for all admin-related support for reception, calls, visitors - arrivals & departures, local transport, and accommodation, etc.
• Controlling & Monitoring of cash payments from the cashbox & Recording cash transctions in the daily cashbook.
• Performing daily cash count & investigating of any discrepencies.
• Preparing all documents for payments via cheque, bank transfer, draft, etc. and checking their validity as per Accounting standards and Indian accounting rules and regulations.
• Processing payments in a timely manner through different payment methods.
• Filing and archiving of both hard and electronic copies.
• Communicate and report any financial irregularities.
• Coordination with suppliers for invoices & intimation of payment.
• Maintenance of a filing system for the invoices, supporting documents and to make sure that the invoices are glued well stamped, properly filed & sent to Mumbai office on weekly basis for payment & accounting.
• Follow-up with suppliers for Invoices and ensure regular payment.
• Assist log manager for construction and log related communication and Maintain JOB Request Tools
• Open and Close advance related to maintenance
• Report all security information or incident/accident to the Project log manager
• Assist the Log Manager in security follow-up
• Contributes in monthly reports according to guidelines (SITREP, Supply etc)
• Follow and update the inventory of investment equipment, identification material, cold chain and project inventory in Pune liasoning with Log supervisor ( EndTB).
• Makes the inventory of equipments in DWBI premises (DWBI material and Licensor material)
• Do and remind monthly backups for data security
• Check internet and do follow-up if any breackdown.
• Organizes and follows up all the cars movements in Mumbai and the surroundings.
• Ensures that local purchases are done according to the supply system and that quality and services provided are in line with DWBI standards.
• Ensures that orders obtain proper Coordinator’s approval over a pre-defined threshold.
• Works in close cooperation with the well received from finance department regarding expenses and advances related to local orders.
• Evaluates the market in terms of local suppliers and establishes a list of contacts of existing suppliers
• Making the internal request up to date with detail specifications as per the needs of the requestor
• Communicates regularly with initial requesters on the demand: request well-received, validation progress, confirmation of the order, ready to ship date, freight advance and monitoring. Inform the requesters, in case of modifications and delays about their requests.
• Delivers the goods to the requesters and have them sign a delivery note upon delivery.
• Update and send an overview of pending orders to projects & capital upon their request. Advise the project on lead-time of specific items.
• Arrange purchasing schedule on a weekly basis to optimize time. Communicate the plan with supervisor and ensure clear instructions and preparation of documents are ready for the purchase.
• Dispatch and reception of good as per DWBI protocols/guidelines To be flexible to coordinate and support for other tasks as and when required

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi/Marathi.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline + PG degree or diploma in Management

Experience

• Desirable working experience of at least two years in the similar field.
• Experience in Public Health system / other NGOS will be an advantage

HR & Benefits

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 38,890/-
• 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: “HR/FIN ASSISTANT (endTB) ” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 9th November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Software Delivery Supervisor (Digital healthcare platform)
• Location of Job: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 6 months (extendable)
• Start date: 25th November 2020
• Closing Date: 09th November 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org 

Background

Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India’s (DWBI) DRTB project in MUMBAI Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis (DRTB) Treatment, Care and Support

• The collaborative project within NTEP [National Tuberculosis Elimination Program] for DRTB
• Patient management at Shatabdi Hospital, Govandi
• OPD, community outreach medical and patient support activities in M/East Ward area
• Medical, “Psychosocial Support” and “Infection Prevention and Control” in GTB Hospital, Sewri
• The independent clinic in Govandi to provide free and quality care to the most severe cases of DRTB

Accountabilities

The Software Delivery Supervisor will be responsible to drive the planning, execution and closure of deliverables that involve the development of a digital patient support healthcare platform in conjunction with a third-party software provider in India. As a member of the -Doctors Without Borders (DWBI)-Mumbai office, you will be the main driver of processes, guidelines and templates that relate to these deliverables.

• Coordinate the delivery of projects and products using the appropriate Agile Software Development methodology, learning & iterating frequently in conjunction with end-users and developers.
• Ensure all products are built to an appropriate level of quality for the stage (alpha/beta/production).
• Work with the end-users and product developers to define the roadmap for any given product and translate this into user stories.
• Support the collaborative, dynamic planning process as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Risk and issue identification and management.

Support the design process

• Guide new ideas through an ideation and design process to ensure they are sufficiently defined to address MSF’s strategic goals and designed with the right stakeholder involvement.
• Coordinates closely with MSF Innovation Unit Case Manager and DWBI Patient Support Activity Manager to plan a deliverable’s execution, defining a roadmap while taking responsibility for planning the management of scope, costs and schedule.

Support the implementation process

• Manage the execution, monitoring and controlling of each work stream using Agile methodology of software development. This will include managing:
• Planned and unplanned changes, risks and issues to ensure rapid delivery based on a lessons-learned approach.
• Prioritise with external stakeholders with minimal disruption to milestones.
• Regular progress reporting & monitoring by using Scrum or similar practices, along with generating monitoring metrics and reporting
• Handle beta test users & ensure a process for regular feedback.
• Translate user reported software / process issues into detailed bug reports or as design suggestions
• Hands on software testing. Find bugs and create bug reports and Responsible for the creation of all beta testing, platform testing, test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test scripts, and reports and test planning and execution .
• Develop QA goals, strategies, and UAT (User Acceptance Test)
• Ensure quality control checks are being implemented while delivering the different versions of the software

Support the handover process

• Come up with a handover strategy in coordination with DWBI IT team and Epidemiology key contact, including development and implementation road map, initiation guidelines and support.
• Train the team in the use and maintenance of the software and brief on end-user technical requirements and troubleshooting

Other

• Any other support in digital health platforms as requested.

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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
• Detail & process-oriented approach
• Analytical skills and ability to see the big picture.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Demonstrates flexibility in taking up tasks outside of regular job responsibilities as required and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Essential technical diploma or technical university degree, in his/her area of speciality, preferably as an engineer

Experience Experience in software development projects, role of delivery lead and Android application testing .

• Have been involved with all aspects of software delivery and life cycle, from inception phase to delivery.Successfully applied Agile/XP/Scrum practices and introduced Agile techniques and have coached teams to apply them Proficient in managing scope in an Agile project and facilitating the user story lifecycle in close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including breaking down complex requirements into independent user stories, capturing detailed acceptance criteria, building a release plan with user, managing the backlog, running showcases.
• Prior experience with UX (User Experience) Design in the healthcare sector in India. Familiarity with current data protection regulations such as GDPR. Desirable: Familiarity with Public health systems

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 54,277/-
• Secondary Benefits as per policies on prorata:
  • 13th Month Salary/ Festival Bonus
  • 18 Annual Leaves
  • 12 Casual Leaves
  • Other compassionate leaves
  • Medical Reimbursement including dependents
  • Personal Accidental Insurance including dependents

This vacancy can either be offered as a fixed-term employment contract under the above stated conditions, OR an SLA for independent consultants.

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: “Software Delivery Supervisor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 09 November 2020 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Lab Technician
• Location of Job: Patna, Bihar
• Duration: Minimum 1 year, annual renewal of contract
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 25th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org AND msfe-delhi-recruitment@barcelona.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (DWB) 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. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. DWBI 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. DWBI 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. DWBI was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

DWBI OCBA in Bihar

DWBI 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, DWBI 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, DWBI has collaboration with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Patna and Bihar State AIDS Control Society (BSACS) with whom DWBI 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, DWBI 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 DWBI 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 DWBI 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 DWBI´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.

DWBI response

In this situation, DWBI in collaboration with MoH (BSACS and NACO) is running 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 DWBI 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. In the event of a potential emergency situation, be available to work in other States within India and/or the region.

Purpose of Post

Perform clinical laboratory activities according to DWBI protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

Functional and Hierarchical Lines

Hierarchically and Functional accountable to Health Project Medical Referent.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing any specified laboratory tests by following the protocol and procedures
• To perform all clinical tests following strictly the procedures.
• To execute periodical cleaning, calibration and quality control for all lab material, according to protocols
• Responsible for, or assisting the supervisor in, assessing or evaluating the laboratory facilities and equipment
• Registration and keeping all records related to laboratory
• Produce periodical reports of lab activity
• Follow and respect of universal precautions
• Participation on research according to the needs and requests of GGSH project
• Properly communication to patients and relatives about execution of tests procedures

Specific Tasks

• Take blood samples from project IPD and OPD levels following the protocols and safety precautions.
• Smearing and staining procedures of specimens
• Centrifuge blood samples and separate serum/plasma for analysis.
• Centrifuge urine samples for microscopic analysis.
• Receive samples and to check that the labeling coincide with the information in the lab register book.
• To explain the procedure to the patients on how to collect samples
• Preparation of reagents and media following lab SOP
• Responsible for following and respecting standard universal precautions and implementing them in the daily routine of the lab.
• Washing general glassware after procedures are done
• Proper discard of contaminated materials and separation of waste in the laboratory
• Sterilization of materials
• To maintain organized a filing system with laboratory results, stock and other files as specified by supervisor
• Register the patient in the register books specifying name, address, and tests to be performed.
• Produce written lab results and explain or communicate clearly any anomaly found in analysis
• Responsible for the preparation of various laboratory reports. Assist the supervisor to produce a general lab report
• To provide monthly lab reports about the activities
• Responsible for sending the lab standard indicator report to Capital and Head office.
• Responsible for making the request for laboratory material and reagents on weekly and monthly basis and obtaining the requisite approval from the supervisor
• Responsible for preparing laboratory supplies for field work;
• Responsible for informing the supervisor and in case of dysfunction of any material or equipment;
• Responsible for providing assistance for the successful execution of the different DWBI team meetings (lab team meetings, general team meetings etc.).
• Responsible for the monitoring the cold chain required for laboratory reagents and kits in the office and also in the clinic site and reporting to the supervisor in case of cold chain rupture.
• Responsible for sample preparation and transportation to reference lab.
• Responsible for sample preparation for quality control to reference lab
• To ensure that there are no stock rupture of lab items and inform supervisor well in advance if any
• Maintain inventory of lab items
• Responsible for translation of lab information to the international doctors, when required

Other Responsibilities

• To perform any other lab related tasks as required by your supervisor
• To maintain a flexible approach and responding to the needs of the project, even if they fall out of this job description.
• To respond to any emergency intervention, if requested, out of the regular project activities.
• To train DWBI and MOH staff basic lab procedures if required

Others

• To perform any other tasks as required by your supervisor
• To maintain a flexible approach and responds to the needs of the project even if outside of this job description.
• To respond to any emergency intervention if asked for outside the project.
• To train DWBI and MOH staff basic lab procedures if required

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

• Degree/Diploma in medical laboratory support / pathology

Work Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience of working in main laboratory facilities.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with DWBI/DWBI
• Desirable experience with hospitals, clinics, healthcare centres or other NGOs

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize workload & taking initiative when appropriate
• Analytical Thinking and mathematical ability for recording of results
• Good understanding of result registration and report writing
• Ability for Information seeking and Handling
• Ability for planning and Organization
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Good Initiative and ability to innovate
• Good in written and spoken English. Thorough understanding of local languages
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Punctuality and ability to act with responsibility
• Basic understanding of MS Office especially Word, Excel & PowerPoint

HR & Benefits

• SALARY: Rupees 28,263 gross/month. NON NEGOTIABLE
• Benefit of 13th Month Salary.
• PF and Gratuity are applicable as per law.
• TOTAL LEAVES: 18 days annual leave; 12 days holidays 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

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: Lab Technician to

msfe-patna-hr@barcelona.msf.org

AND

msfe-delhi-recruitment@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.

General

• Position: Medical Doctor (EndTb Trial)
• Location of Job: Pune & Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 12 months (Renewable)
• Start date:
  • Pune – Immediate
  • Mumbai – 2 Doctors (Immediate or by November 25th 2020)
  • Mumbai - 3 Doctors (4th January 2021)
• Closing Date: 27th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 6 (Pune – 1, Mumbai – 5)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Medical activities

• Undergo training in the endTB Trial protocols, trial procedures, and GCP as per training matrix
• Engage with clinic staff, and assist endTB trial staff and counselors to identify and recruit potentially eligible MDR TB patients for the trial.
• Together with a trialnurse, perform screening procedures for potential participants to assess eligibility for the trial. Provide quality outpatient/clinical consultations to Patients referred for endTB / endTB Q trials in consultation with Site Principal Investigator of endTB trials.
• Reinforce adherence on the therapy, follow up of any adverse events including adverse events reporting, verifies the understanding of the patients with HIV, TB, opportunistic infections, and co-morbidities. To collaborate with patient support team related to this aspect.
• Participate along with patient support team, clinic team, Mobile Health Activity Manager, and Site PI , in providing training, capacity building, and networking for internal/external partners Liaison / networking with endTB trial sites staff, referral centres, Private doctors
• To discuss with PI and other relevant service components ( patient support, clinic nurses/staff) about the management/treatment initiation/end of patients on endTB/endTB-Q treatment regimens

Contribution to the model of care design and improvement

• Participate in regular meetings with site coordinator and Mobile Health activity manager for inputs in OPD consultation monitoring tool in collaboration with the site PI.
• Contribute expertise in revising and updating medical protocols of the project in conjunction with the Mobile Health Activity Manager and the Site Coordinator.

Patient support activities

• Involve and contribute medical expertise in developing health promotion materials as and when requested
• Provide medical expertise in training/educational activities about for MDR and FQR TB and comorbidities

Data collection, analysis, and reporting activities

• Collect all relevant medical data related to endTB trial patients and also patient consultations for HIV, TB, DR-TB, Hepatitis, opportunistic infections, and co-morbidities using available tools and maintain a line list as required and share with Mobile Health Activity Manager.
• To record all patient’s investigation reports (laboratory, microbiology, radiology, consultation answers)and pharmacovigilance tool in the patient file and relevant data tool provided.
• To search actively for information both local and external related to HIV, TB, hepatitis, opportunistic infections, co-morbidities, and other public health emergencies.

Emergency response activities

• According to the nature of the organization, he/she is available to carry out short interventions within the country when requested and to participate in exploratory missions as well as emergency interventions.
• Provide flexibility for any emergency interventions.

Requirements

Specific skills

• Ability to organize 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.
• 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 : Mission language essential. Local languages( Hindi and Marathi) desirable.

Qualifications

• Essential: MBBS with MCI/ Maharashtra Medical Council registration mandatory

Experience

• Desirable working experience of at least one years in the similar field
• DRTB / HIV clinical experience preferable.
• Experience in Public Health system / other NGOS will be an advantage
• Experience of Clinical Trials is preferred. Work experience of clinical management of TB cases is desirable

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 92,382
• 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: Medical Doctor to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 27th October 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Counselor (EndTb Trial)
• Location of Job: Pune, Maharashtra
• Duration: 12 months (Renewable)
• Start date: 15th November 2020
• Closing Date: 27th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 2 (Two)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the endTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multi drug-resistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations. These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• 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.
• Participate in the creation of any material needed for counseling activities and look after it.
• Keep files and statistics of daily activities and participate in team meetings to share experiences and discuss special cases with other counselors, preserving confidentiality
• Inform line manager of any problem of any kind arising during the day-to-day activities.
• Take an active part in training, supervisions/interventions and support the activities manager when necessary in doing sensitization for DWBI staff or external partners about mental health /psychosocial issues.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities General Activities:

• Liaise with Site TB OPD to identify potential participants for the trial, keep records of patients and refer them to trial clinic.
• Keep track of patients clinic visit schedule and make sure they visit clinic regularly
• Distribution of drugs blister packs and Issuing of compensation to patients on regular clinic visit and maintain the respective records for monitoring.

Psychosocial activities:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions for endTB trial participants (pre-treatment, at treatment initiation and follow up, including adherence counseling in collaboration with NTEP staff when possible.
• Conduct mental health assessment for all patients at baseline, during follow up, and if needed (suspicion, adherence issues etc.).
• Plan and facilitate support group sessions for TB patients, families and buddies in trial catchment population
• Identify adherence problems in patients. Inform and share information with endTB trial staff.
• Contribute to the assessment of health seeking behavior of trial participants.
• Identify TB patients’ needs and report to site coordinator. Assist in the identification of solutions (e.g., drug pick-up.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of medium-term support plans, centered in patient’s needs, in collaboration with the medical team.
• Report any issues related to infection prevention to IECHP MANAGER

Assessment:

• Contribute to identifying factors defining adherence for TB patients in site 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

Advocacy:

• Contribute to advocacy efforts for TB patients
• Record patient testimonies of treatment experiences including stigma and discrimination under the supervision of the Outreach Manager, PS Supervisor, and Advocacy Communication manager.
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.

Requirements

Specific skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

Qualifications

• Counseling, social work, psychology or another similar degree/diploma.

Experience

• 1-year experience essential. Experience working in clinical trial desirable

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
  • Personal Accidental Insurance including dependents

Application Procedure

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: “Counselor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 27th October 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Medical Doctor
• Location of Job: Bijapur, Chhattisgarh
• Duration: 1 year (Renewable)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing Date: 31st October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: Hro.Ops.india@new-delhi.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is an international humanitarian medical aid organization working in more than 70 countries worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontières is neutral, impartial, independent, and not linked to any political party or governmental body. Our teams provide emergency medical assistance to people in need, irrespective of their nationality, race or religion. In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Main Purpose

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, DWBI protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Accountabilities

• Apply medical knowledge and skills to diagnose and prevention. Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting DWBI protocols.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood?
• Follow up the evolution of the hospitalized/IDP patients, through daily visits , consultations and examinations, prescribing the necessary treatment following DWBI protocols, deciding whether they can be discharged or transferred to other departments – in collaboration with other doctors- and informing their family about the patient’s evolution.
• Check and control the rational distribution of medicines and equipment under his/her responsibility and take care the quality, disinfection and sterilization of the medical material. Assure general compliance with standing hygiene standards.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of epidemiological data, checking its validity and informing the line manager or project coordinator about any problem or complication of the patient’s illness, medical error and monitors the proper functioning of the department, equipment or material.
• Ensure ongoing training of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to optimize the quality of care.
• Knows and ensures all DWBI medical protocols are followed and implemented, checking universal precautions are followed at all times and reducing bio-hazard risks and improving infection control. Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Manage the team under his/her direct responsibility according to DWBI HR policies and procedures, supervising their performance, organizing and scheduling shifts and rotations, directly participating in emergencies and on calls if necessary.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• To provide quality basic medical care, diagnosis and treatment, in DWBI basic healthcare mobile clinics in Chhattisgarh State according to DWBI clinical guidelines, including universal precautions.
• To keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood.
• Refer patients to specifically care based in indications set by DWBI Protocols, follow up the evolution of referred cases by networking/collaborating with partner medical structures.
• Ensures professional confidentiality is respected.
• Support other members of medical team (Nurses, Counselors, Health Promoter, Lab Technicians and Medical Data Processing Officer).
• Participate to any emergency intervention if required.
• Support mobile clinics/Community outreach activities with any additional task assigned.

Requirements

Education

• MBBS degree with full & valid registration from Medical council of India or state medical councils.
• Desirable diploma in Tropical Medicine

Experience

• Preferable 1 year experience in related field. Experienced in performing tissue aspirates techniques for diagnosis.

Languages

• Mission Language essential.
• Local language desirable.

Knowledge

• Essential computer literacy (word, excel)

Competencies

• People Management
• Commitment
• Flexibility
• Results
• Teamwork

This job description may be amended in line with the activities or evolution of the Mission.

HR & Benefits

• Salary Gross (INR): 85,394/- per month (non-negotiable)
• Total Leaves:
  • 18 days annual leave
  • 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays
  • Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
• Covered under accident insurance.
• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per health care policy.
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.

Application Procedure

Please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation to apply for this position (with phone number) to

Hro.Ops.india@new-delhi.msf.org

no later than 31st October 2020

We do not use any external recruitment consultants.

Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.

Due to high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

General

• Position: Psychologist
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 3 Months (October –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 12th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF/Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 Emergency Intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. MSF/ Doctors Without Borders teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M East Ward by focusing on: -

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of the Role

Providing psychological support to patients according to DWBI principles, standards and procedures in order to improve the patients’ mental health.

Main Accountabilities

• Conduct brief psychological assessment with patients admitted
• Provide mental health & psycho social support to patients showing distress
• Provide individual, partner, and family counselling as necessary and required.
• Provide counselling to clients and families in areas not limited to: stigma and self-esteem, dignity, adaptation to the illness and its consequences, social functioning, advocacy issues, relationships, communication, dealing with death and dying, grief and loss, spiritual distress/well-being, legacy work and culturally-based needs.
• Refer clients to Mental health supervisor and psychiatrist for severe cases
• Provide regular inputs to the Mental Health Supervisor about cases seen
• Complete all relevant documentation

Requirements

Due to the current lockdown we arrange transportation for our staff as long as there is no public transport.  As this recruitment is for a specific emergency response on COVID-19, it is important that staff only apply for this position if they do not have one of the major risk factors for COVID namely existing cardiac complications, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy or age > 55y. Qualifications

• Essential degree or diploma in Psychology

Experience

• Minimum 1-2 years working experience as a Psychologist

Languages

• Hindi, Marathi and English

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 46,368
• Secondary Benefits (pro rata) 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: Psychologist to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 12th of October 2020 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Laboratory Technician
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 3 Months (October –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 12th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF/Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 emergency intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. MSF/ Doctors Without Borders teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M East Ward by focusing on:

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of the Role

Perform clinical laboratory activities according to DWBI protocols, security and hygiene measures in order to obtain results to determine the patient’s treatment.

Main Accountabilities

• Processing all the samples that come to the GeneXpert lab for COVID-19 testing from the MSF TB OPD and DWBI supported DCHC (fever clinic and IPD).
• Managing clinical and laboratory aspects of the lab and ensure collection, recording, and reporting of clean, quality data.
• Timely dispatch of results to the concerned authorities for further patient management.
• Regular updating of the ICMR portal with the GeneXpert results.
• Implementing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for GeneXpert laboratory, including SOPs for specifications for equipment, infection control, sample processing etc.
• Responsible to carry out monthly inventory for all consumables and equipment.
• Reporting any adverse event in the laboratory functioning to the Laboratory manager.
• To be flexible to rotate in all interventions of the project.

Requirements

Qualifications

• B.Sc Medical Lab Technology (BSc MLT) / Biotechnology / DMLT, and Paramedical

Experience

• Minimum 1 year working experience essential

Languages

• Hindi, Marathi and English

Due to the current lockdown we arrange transportation for our staff as long as there is no public transport. As this recruitment is for a specific emergency response on COVID-19, it is important that staff only apply for this position if they do not have one of the major risk factors for COVID namely existing cardiac complications, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy or age > 55 years.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 31,403
• Secondary Benefits (pro rata) 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: Laboratory Technician to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 12th of October 2020 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Specialist Doctor for COVID-19 intervention
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 3 Months (October –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 12th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF/Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 Emergency Intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. MSF/ Doctors Without Borders teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M East Ward by focusing on: -

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of The Role

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, DWBI protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Main Accountabilities

• Provide technical support for the clinical management of COVID patients, including timely indication of oxygen/ventilator support according to DWBI and government protocols;
• Identify the gaps in the set up and organization of care (including the oxygen supply, infection control etc) in the inpatient facility and suggest solutions;
• Identify the gaps in the management of patients in the inpatient facility and suggest solutions;
• Conduct on going assessment of the inpatient facility set up and patient management and report the findings to DWBI;
• Contribute towards defining DWBI’s strategy for COVID response based on the gaps and emerging needs in the inpatient facility;
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to DWBI and non- DWBI doctors in the inpatient facility;
• Provide classroom training to the above doctors if time permits;
• Support and direct the data entry operator and other DWBI doctors in gathering and reporting individual patient data;
• Represent DWBI in technical forums with government and other actors as delegated by line manager;
• Participate in scientific or operational research activities;
• Write weekly sit reps and reports as requested;
• Contribute in developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for clinical care.

Requirements

Qualification

• MBBS degree
• MD Internal Medicine, MD/Diploma Pulmonary/Chest Medicine, MD/Diploma Anesthesia, MD Emergency Medicine.

Experience

• 2 year experience minimum as a Specialist.
• ICU experience if present is an added advantage

As this recruitment is for a specific emergency response on COVID-19, it is important that staff only apply for this position if they do not have one of the major risk factors for COVID namely existing cardiac complications, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy or age > 55 years.

HR & Benefits (Non-Negotiable)

Due to the current lockdown we arrange transportation for our staff as long as there is no public transport

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 111,882
• Secondary Benefits (pro rata) 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: Specialist Doctor to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 12th of October 2020, 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Medical Doctor (COVID-19 Intervention)
• Location of Job: Mumbai
• Duration: 3 Months (October –December 2020) (Renewable depending upon project needs)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 30th September 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors Without Borders is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural and man-made disasters and exclusion from healthcare. We have been present 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, antibiotic resistance, tuberculosis, kala azar and sexual and gender-based violence. MSF was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999.

COVID-19 Emergency Intervention

Today we are facing a new global challenge. MSF/ Doctors Without Borders teams are racing to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in over 70 countries, including opening new projects in areas that are becoming pandemic hotspots. In India, Mumbai is as of now considered as one of the biggest hotspot in the country. The rising number of confirmed cases especially in the slum areas requires more focused approaches and interventions. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) decided to start an emergency intervention to support and strengthen COVID response in M East Ward by focusing on:

• Disease prevention in Govandi slum (health promotion, Water and Sanitation);
• Management of COVID-19 ward for mild to moderate cases

Context

Due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic MSF/ Doctors Without Borders India is planning to implement a comprehensive COVID-19 intervention in the M/East Ward (MEW), Mumbai and other part of Mumbai (Maharashtra) as needed with the purpose of preventing, diagnosing and treating mild and moderate cases of COVID-19 in a dedicated health facility thereby decongesting the current referral hospitals to be able to focus on the severe cases. The project will also implement OPD/Fever clinic to strengthen screening, diagnosis and testing and WASH and health promotion intervention in the MEW community in close collaboration with the Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other actors.

Main Purpose of The Role

Provide outpatient and/or inpatient medical care to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and updated medical knowledge, DWBI protocols, values and universal hygiene standards to improve the patients/beneficiaries health conditions.

Main Accountabilities

• Carry out outpatient and inpatient consultations, prescribing the necessary treatment respecting DWBI protocols including rational prescription of medicines
• Follow strict infection prevention and control protocol during and post patient care (PPE -Personal Protective Equipment, will be provided to all staff working in the treatment facilities and training will be provided to ensure the staffs are able to carry out their daily tasks)
• Follow the duty roster as set by the line manager. Follow proper communication channels in DWBI and with DWBI partners.
• Keep the patient and/or his/her family informed about the illness and provide appropriate explanations about the treatment to follow, checking they have understood
• In case of any comorbidities , ensure proper management with expert opinion from Specialists
• To maintain proper records and proper documentation of patient details in patient files and also participate in epidemiological data collection for COVID cases as required
• Participate and update knowledge and skills in this fast evolving situation of COVID as well as conduct trainings if needed
• Ensure strict confidentiality during patient consultants.
• To be flexible in gap-filling or participating in any other activities of the project
• To be available on call when required
• To be a team player –to coordinate and collaborate with other departments of the project and fellow colleagues
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project.

Requirements

Due to the current lockdown and the urgency of this position, it is important that applicants live in or around Mumbai. We arrange transportation for our staff. Qualification

• MBBS degree MCI/ Maharashtra Medical Council registration mandatory

Experience

• 2 year experience minimum as a Medical Doctor or in clinical work (can be within medical training).
• ICU experience if present is an added advantage

As this recruitment is for a specific emergency response on COVID-19, it is important that staff only apply for this position if they do not have one of the major risk factors for COVID namely existing cardiac complications, diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy or age > 55 years.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 92,382
• Secondary Benefits (pro rata) 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: Medical Doctor to:

msfocb-mumbai-covid19-recruitment@brussels.msf.org

by 30th of September 2020 6:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Supply Activity Supervisor
• Location of Job: Mumbai (Based in Mumbai with frequent travel to Pune)
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st November 2020
• Closing date: 13th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the EndTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multidrugresistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• Planning, coordinating, supervising and monitoring on a day-to-day basis the implementation of the supply activities in the project as specified by the line manager, ensuring compliance to DWBI standards, protocols and procedures.
• Communicating with customers, keeping them up to date concerning their orders status (BO confirmation) and prioritizing procurement and transport according to their needs
• Coordinating and leading the team under his/her responsibility including the definition of each person's tasks (daily supervision and checking the quality of their work), drawing up working schedule
• Supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility in order to ensure both the sizing and the amount of knowledge required

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities Supervising supply chain

• Ensures that local purchases are done according to supply system and that quality and services provided are in line with DWBI standards.
• Ensures that orders obtain proper Coordinator’s approval over a pre-defined threshold.
• Works in close cooperation with finance department regarding expenses and advances related to local orders.
• Communicates regularly with initial requesters on the demand: request well received, validation progress, confirmation of order, ready to ship date, freight advance and monitoring. Inform the requesters, in case of modifications and delays about their requests.
• Delivers the goods to the requesters and have them sign a delivery note upon delivery.
• Update and send overview of pending orders to projects & capital upon their request. Advise the project on lead-time of specific items.
• Arrange purchasing schedule on a weekly basis to optimize time. Communicate plan with supervisor and ensure clear instructions and preparation of documents are ready for the purchase.

Market study and price monitoring

• Evaluates the market in terms of local suppliers and establishes a list of all contacts of existing suppliers.
• Review prices and product specifications from various suppliers to determine which would provide the best deal.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing records reports and price lists and validate suppliers for consolidation of orders.

Dispatch and reception of good

• Track deliveries and make sure the requester receives exactly what was ordered from suppliers.
• Identifies the best transport possible (quality, price, service, time) for each type of cargo and destination.
• Organises all dispatch and its follow up: ensures good preparation of packages and freight ensures that time frames are respected
• Receives material coming from the field and re-dispatches material (stock, repair, after-sales service)
• Checks that security procedures are followed during the transportation of DWBI material.

Reporting

• Participates in monthly reports according to guidelines, i.e. Situation Reports (SitReps), logistical statistical reports, etc. together with the Supply Chain Officer.

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline + Essential technical diploma in Supply Chain

Experience

• 1-2 years in DWBI Logistics Department, previous experience in supply chain activities related jobs.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 38,890/-
• 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: “SupplyActivitySupervisor” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 13th October 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Mobile Health Activity Manager
• Location of Job: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 1st November 2020
• Closing date: 7th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the EndTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multidrugresistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

• Defining, coordinating and monitoring all mobile health activities to support health programs (HIV/TB, population displacement, epidemics), according to DWBI protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure quality medical care for patients and their communities and to improve the health condition of the population
• This position will be 50%managerial and 50%clinical
• Identifying the needs of the mobile health support in the target population and participating in the definition, planning and updating of the appropriate DWBI strategy and the mobile health activities and its budget. Performing initial data collection and establishing base line criteria, analysing data and mapping the potential problems (e.g. sample collection, adherence problems, difficulty in pharmacy management, etc.)
• Supervising the mobile health activities and management of team consisting of doctors, nurses. Ensure smooth running of daily provision at M East Ward OPD.
• Monitoring and evaluating the performance of the monitoring tools and coordinating the implementation of the mobile health activities according to DWBI standards, protocols and procedures in order to provide the most appropriate support to the target population. Collecting and analysing data and documenting the lessons learned.
• In close coordination with the project biomedical service, supervising the appropriate use of medical devices and anticipating and communicating future needs.
• Planning and supervising, in close coordination with the HR department, the associated processes (recruitment, training/induction, briefing/debriefing, evaluation, detection of potential, motivation, development and internal communication) of the staff under his/her responsibility, in order to ensure having the appropriate team in terms of size, capabilities and skills
• Participating in monthly reports according to guidelines (SitRep, statistical report, Cash request etc.) and reporting problematic situations and cases with the Supervisor in order to help with decision making and resolution of problems
• To represent as a medical focal person for OPD and outreach in MEW project and liaise with NTEP and other MOH partner together with Manager
• To ensure smooth transfer of DR TB patients from OPD to health posts/other DOT providers after registered for treatment in DWBI-NTEP joint project
• Provide outpatient/clinical consultations to all DWBI patients.
• Management and follow up for HIV care, antiretroviral therapy (ART), DR-TB care, hepatitis C treatment, opportunistic infections treatment, and co-morbidity treatment following the DWBI protocol for the project.
• Arrange patient refferals and admissions, Conduct hospital visits, including discussion with referral hospital medical team as per schedule defined by Medical Activities Manager and Medical Technical Referent and also do medical home visits when needed.
• Reinforce adherence on the therapy, follow up of any adverse events including adverse events reporting, verifies the understanding of the patients with HIV, TB, opportunistic infections, and co-morbidities.
• To standby over the weekend, non-clinic hours, and public holidays for any emergency consultations for DWBI patients and emergency condition in general.
• Participate in providing training, capacity building, and networking for internal/external partners including other NGOs network, hospice staff, hospital staff, orphanage staff, school staff, and ART centers doctor on relevant medical issue.
• To contribute towards medical forecasting related to drugs required for the project in collaboration with the pharmacist
• To ensure record all patient’s investigation reports (laboratory, microbiology, radiology, consultation answers) in the patient file and relevant data tool provided
• To participate in any relevant operational research activities, publications, and conferences, including writing publications and providing data analysis
• To follow , implement and monitor DWBI infection control protocol in the project premises along with nurse supervisor.
• Monthly meetings with nurse supervisor, medical data entry supervisor, pharmacist, PS supervisor and outreach manager

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

Qualification

• Medical doctor degree with Maharashtra medical council registration .
• Desirable specialization or training in Tropical Medicine, community medicine or related studies.

Experience

• Previous experience in similar position required. Team Management experience required.
• Previous experience with DWBI or similar organisation in the field.

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 1,03,915/-
• 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: “Mobile Health Activity Manager” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 7th October 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Mission Specialized Activity Manager
• Location of Job: Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Expected start date: 1st November, 2020
• Closing date: 7th October 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctor Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the EndTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multidrugresistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• Coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the proper functioning of a medical or paramedical activity at mission level according to DWBI protocols, standards, and procedures, ensuring the implementation of the activity (education and counseling sessions, defaulter tracing, strengthening of support groups, linking with social actors, community awareness activities, etc.)
• Participating in the definition of strategies, protocols and activities of the mission and the projects for his/her activity by assessing mission needs according to the changing medical needs and context (including definition of log frame and budget) and developing tools (e.g. training materials, counseling and education protocols, flyers, flipcharts, games)
• Monitoring and evaluating the activity at mission level by defining indicators, following up tools and designing contingency plans in collaboration with the Project Activity Managers (if required)
• Functionally supervising the Project Activity Managers concerned and providing technical support through regular project visits. Ensuring consistency and promotes cross-learning among the projects.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Undergo training in the protocol, trial procedures (including Investigational product and TB lab), and GCP.
• Support the Operational Research Coordinator and the central study coordinator in performing retraining of Site staff as required.
• Travel to trial clinic sites in Mumbai to verify patient, drugs and data management is performed according to locally established procedures and study protocol/SOPs/guidelines
• Review Worksheets and other trial documents daily to ensure process consistency and adequacy of processes and instruments used for data collection.
• Review participants’ clinical files and perform Quality Assurance (QA) activities as detailed in the Site Quality management plan.
• Ensure data quality is of a high standard (i.e. performing source data verification in data entered in Open Clinica).
• Verify the Informed consent process is performed accurately.
• Verify that the Informed Consent Forms are complete, dated, and signed by the study personnel who obtained informed consent and the patient, and, if applicable, the parent, guardian, or legal representative.
• Verify that protocol deviation are properly documented and defined corrective/preventive actions implemented.
• Liaising with Mumbai based partners and service providers, including trial site.
• In DWBI, liaising with support department heads to ensure adequate level of information and mobilize necessary support to the trial implementation
• Maintain the Investigator Site File and Central Investigator File content regularly.
• Coordinate with TB and Clinical lab for sample pick up from the site and receiving results in time. Support the external monitor during the monitoring visits.
• Assist with additional tasks as agreed upon with study management.
• Contribute to advocacy activities within the DWBI endTB team and Mumbai project as a whole.
• Prepare and submit regulatory and subject monitoring reports to the central Study Coordinator and the laboratory monitoring report to the analytical manager

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Excellent computer skills (especially MS Office MS Word and MS Excel) & reporting skills.
• Languages: English, Hindi & Marathi.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor level qualification in Health Sciences, or a closely related field

Knowledge

• Clinical trial regulation , ICH – GCP Guidelines

Experience

• Minimum of 4-5 years working in the health research field
• A previous clinical trial or research experience (essential)
• Site management/ Project management at Clinical trial site experience (essential).
• Experience working on MDR-TB patient clinical documents (advantage)

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 94,956/-
• 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: “Mission Specialized Activity Manager” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 7th October 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Data Entry Operator
• Location of Job: Pune
• Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
• Start date: 10th October, 2020
• Closing date: 30 September 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

Background

Doctors Without Borders/ Medecins Sans Frontieres (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. DWB offers assistance to people in need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Doctors Without Borders 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. We also respond 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. Doctors Without Borders was awarded the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development in 1996 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1999. Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) runs projects in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Manipur, and Telangana.

Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) and the EndTB project

Doctors Without Borders, and its partners i.e. Partners In Health (PIH), Interactive Research and Development (IRD), Epicentre, France, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Belgium and the Harvard Medical School have launched two major clinical trials, endTB and endTB-Q which seek to revolutionize treatment for the toughest strains of tuberculosis (TB), the world’s leading infectious disease killer. The goal of these studies is to generate high quality evidence from a highly heterogeneous population that could lead to a change in the global recommendations for the management of MDR-TB. The endTB trials are multi-country, randomized, controlled, Phase III clinical trial testing five new, all oral, shorter duration regimens compared to the current standard of care. The aim of the trials is to find shorter, less toxic and injection-free treatments for ‘multidrugresistant TB’ (MDR-TB). The experimental regimens mainly rely on newly approved or repurposed drugs and avoid drugs to which high rates of resistance have been reported in MDR-TB patient populations.These multi-country trials are being conducted in Georgia, India, Kazakhstan, Lesotho, Pakistan, Peru, South Africa and Vietnam. In India the trials are conducted at Mumbai and Pune sites by Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) in Partnership with ICMR- National AIDS Research Institute (NARI) and in support with National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

Accountabilities

• Enter medical data (e.g. patient data, dates of visit, the content of prescription, viral load, etc.) in the mission’s database on a regular basis and according to DWBI protocols.
• Participate in compilation of data both from DWBI structures and from collaborating health facilities.
• Participate in the search for missing data.
• Update files of existing patients and make any corrections needed.
• Make regular back-ups of all data processed.
• Look after all equipment provided and keep recording area clean and tidy, giving special importance to all patient files.
• Report any issue concerning data management to superior
• Ensure, promote and maintain confidentiality regarding all information registered.

DWBI Section/Context Specific Accountabilities

• Undergo training in the protocol, trial procedures, and GCP.
• Transcribe trials data from source documents to eCRF.
• Enter the treatment outcomes from the source document in the eCRF.
• To assist the Medical team as requested by the line manager in continually evaluating and improving the data collection process
• To assure the quality control of data that s/he enters in the system
• To support To carry out monthly reporting to the supervisor.
• To help in maintaining the files of patients, visits reports, meeting report and other activities of projects
• To arrange and complile the source worksheets as per the patients visit.
• To support data entry supervisor to resolve queries generated through the system.
• To be flexible to rotate all interventions of the project
• To help in preparation of reports, PPT, and any other document needed for day to day function of project work.

Requirements

Specific Skills

• Ability to organize 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 and aptitude for humanitarian medical work.
• Essential computer literacy (word,excel), powerpoint, internet with good typing speed
• Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi. (Spoken, written & typing)

Qualifications

• Graduate in any discipline
• Diploma in computer application would be an added advantage.

Experience

• Desireable working experience of at least two years in the similar field.
• Experience in Public Health system and other NGOs will be an advantage

HR & Benefits (Non-negotiable)

• Monthly Gross Salary: INR 24,425/-
• 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 Procedures

To apply please email your CV and motivation letter with the subject Ref: “Data Entry Operator (Endtb Trial)” to:

msfocb-mumbai@brussels.msf.org

by 30th September 2020, 5:00 pm.

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

General

• Position: Social Worker
• Location of Job: New Delhi
• Duration: 1 year (renewable)
• Start date: ASAP
• Closing date: 25 September 2020
• No. of vacancies: 1 (One)
• Email: delhi-hrm-assist@oca.msf.org

Background

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders India (DWBI) is an international humanitarian medical aid organization working in more than 70 countries worldwide. Médecins Sans Frontiers is neutral, impartial, independent, and not linked to any political party or governmental body. Our teams provide emergency medical assistance to people in need, irrespective of their nationality, race or religion. 

In 1999 MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize as recognition for its medical work in several continents.

Purpose of Post

Carry out all social-related activities, in order to ease the patient’s situation, to maximize his/her adherence to treatment and to improve his/her psychosocial condition.

Functional and Hierarchical Lines

• Hierarchically accountable to Mental Health Activity Manager
• Functionally accountable to Mental Health Activity Manager

Accountabilities

• Identify social needs of patients through a social assessment. Respond to the patient’s social needs, according to the scope of the project, by giving direct social support (as transport, food, legal advice) and/or refer to other social actors, in order to actively contribute to the improvement of their quality of living.
• Contact patients to follow up the evolution of their condition when needed (home visits, defaulter tracing)
• Participate in the creation of any material needed for the activities of social work. Take care of social services facilities, materials and equipment in order to ensure continuity.
• Mapping and regular update of social partners, local authorities, NGOs, and governmental social services in order to improve social services scope and responsiveness.
• Keep records, statistic and files updated, reporting any social activity, in order to prioritize and develop appropriate programs or projects.

Context Specific Accountabilities

• Act as a pivot and a liaison ensuring that the project’s Health Promotion/Outreach activities are coherent with the psychosocial needs identified by Mental Health activities.
• Propose, organize and follow-up on vocational trainings provided to SGBV survivors in the project catchment area (Jahangirpuri-Bhalswa).
• Propose and participate in SGBV trainings jointly with our local partners, both government (including Police) and non-governmental organization, and local primary healthcare providers (ANMs, Asha Workers and AWWs);
• Evaluate the accessibility and quality of services provided by external resources to ensure the appropriateness of referrals made by the project.
• Advise, orient and follow-up on the external referrals of SGBV survivors to the appropriate longer-term services (especially, but not limited to long-term shelter), as per specific requirement of survivors.
• As part of both, actively participate in meetings of Mental Health and IEC-HP teams in the project.
• Perform basic counseling assessments/interventions in social work sessions, as required based on the needs of survivors.

Requirements

Education

• Masters of Social Work (MSW) or equivalent required.

Experience

• Two years’ experience in SGBV and/or Child Protection and/or women’s health issues in an urban area with similar organization is desirable.
• Basic counselling skills are required.

Languages

• Hindi and English essential (both written and spoken).

Competencies

• Results
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• Commitment
• Service

HR & Benefits

• Salary Gross (INR): 31,403/- per month (non-negotiable)
• 18 days annual leave; 12 days paid leave as per specified list of holidays; Sick/Casual leave of 12 days as per calendar year (pro-rated based on hire date).
• Contributions made for statutory benefit programs such as Provident Fund.
• Covered under accident insurance.
• DWBI provides medical reimbursement for employees and their dependents as per health care policy.
• A stimulating, professional environment in an international organization.

Application Procedure

To apply for the above position, please clearly state which position you are applying for and send CV and letter of motivation to apply for this position (with phone number) no later than 25 September 2020 to

delhi-hrm-assist@oca.msf.org

 

You can also send your application to:

DWBI Delhi Project Office,

A-20, Mahindra Park,

Main G. T. Road, Delhi – 110033, INDIA

Tel: +91-11-27642481

Application without motivation letter will not be accepted.

Due to high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Note: We do not use any external recruitment consultants.