Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organisation that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
Our actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality.
A worldwide movement
MSF was founded in Paris, France in 1971. Its principles are described in the organisation’s founding charter. It is a non-profit, self-governed organisation.
Today, MSF is a worldwide movement of 24 associations, bound together as MSF International, based in Switzerland.
Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide.
Humanitarian action
MSF’s work is based on humanitarian principles. We are committed to bringing quality medical care to people caught in crisis, regardless of race, religion or political affiliation.
MSF operates independently. We conduct our own evaluations on the ground to determine people’s needs. More than 90 per cent of our overall funding comes from millions of private sources, not governments.
MSF is neutral. We do not take sides in armed conflicts, we provide care on the basis of need, and we push for independent access to victims of conflict as required under international humanitarian law.
Bearing witness and speaking out
MSF medical teams often witness violence and neglect in the course of their work, largely in regions that receive scant international attention.
At times, MSF may speak out publicly in an effort to bring a forgotten crisis to public attention, to alert the public to abuses occurring beyond the headlines, to criticise the inadequacies of the aid system, or to challenge the diversion of humanitarian aid for political interests.
Quality medical care
MSF rejects the idea that poor people deserve third-rate medical care and strives to provide high-quality care to patients. In 1999, when MSF was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, the organisation announced the money would go towards raising awareness of and fighting against neglected diseases.
Through the Access Campaign, and in partnership with the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative, this work has helped lower the price of HIV/AIDS treatment and stimulated research and development for medicines to treat malaria and neglected diseases like sleeping sickness and kala azar.Responsibilities
Implement Health Promotion / IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities with patients and local population to raise their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.
Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
Implement activities of health education and awareness (sessions in schools, churches, community), under the indications and supervision of the HP Supervisor.
Under the guide of HP Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviours observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her.
Collect all type of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, in particular to identify the most vulnerable populations to target.
Report to HP Supervisor: activities, problems met strengths and constraints.
Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems.
Keep education and communication areas clean, tidy, and professional materials available.
Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.
Design, develop, and adapt IEC materials on SGBV prevention, response, and available services, ensuring they are culturally sensitive and appropriate for the target audience.
Collaborate with health promotion teams, medical staff, and community leaders to validate IEC materials
Conduct outreach activities, including community meetings, focus group discussions, and awareness campaigns, to educate the community on SGBV issues.
Mobilize community leaders, women’s groups, youth, and other stakeholders to participate in SGBV prevention and response activities.
Organize and facilitate training sessions for community members, health workers, and other stakeholders on SGBV prevention, response, and referral mechanisms.
Strengthen the capacity of local partners and community-based organizations in SGBV IEC activities.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of SGBV IEC activities, collecting data and feedback to inform program improvements.
Coordinate with medical teams, protection officers, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a comprehensive approach to SGBV prevention and response.
Participate in meetings and forums to represent the project’s SGBV IEC activities and share best practices.
Maintain accurate records of all IEC activities, training sessions, and community engagement efforts.
Flexibility in undertaking assigned tasks, due to the changing nature of MSF operations.
Requirements
Bachelor Degree in social science, social communication, nursing science, community health extension work
2 years experience in SGBV programming, health promotion, or community engagement, preferably in a humanitarian or development context.
Experience in developing and implementing IEC strategies and materials
English language essential. Local language is highly desirable.
Computer literacy (word, excel) is essential
Flexibility, Commitment to MSF principles, Teamwork and result oriented.
