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    Head Of Medical Unit - Sydney, Australia - Médecins Sans Frontières Australia

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    The MSF Australia Medical Unit operates as a vital component of the Medical Department of OCP (Operational Centre Paris), positioned within the hierarchical structure under the oversight of the MSF Sydney Executive Director, and functionally reporting to the MSF OCP Medical Director.

    MSF Australia Medical Unit is responsible for medical support and expertise in Women's and Child Health and the care of survivors of Sexual Violence.

    It also provides a direct link to the field for MSF Australia Communications, Fundraising and Human Resources departments.

    In 2023, MSF completed an evaluation of both the New York and Australia Medical Units, assessing their potential future impact over a 5-10 year period and the selected candidate will play a key role in shaping the unit's vision and future direction.

    Flexible & hybrid working arrangements Salary packaging plus benefits & allowances Annual salary review Personal training budget & Linked In learning licence Employee Assistance Program Additional leave & purchased leave options Monthly afternoons off Plus, so much more Responsibilities This highly visible and impactful Sydney based 2-year contract has the following three distinct accountabilities: Domestically, as part of the MSF Australian Executive Leadership Team and reporting to the Executive Director Australia, you will provide strategic direction and content contribution across policy, annual planning and budgets; communicate with the MSFA Board and Association; and project management for the Sydney Medical Unit (MU).

    Internationally, under the functional hierarchy of the medical director and/or delegation to the medical deputy, you will manage and give clinical guidance to a team of 9 medical and paramedical staff, and contribute to MSF's social mission by providing leadership, medical expertise, and advocacy across the following accountabilities: Co-creation of medico-operational policy, annual and strategic planning and priorities; Pertinent, context-adapted medical support; Continual improvement of quality of care and respect for medical ethics; Conducting operational research and new medical approaches; Advocacy based on field needs, our experience and research results; Actively participate in the elaboration and facilitation of training; and Develop links between MSF and the medical world.

    And overall, this vital role within the medical leadership team and broader OCP Medical Department will participate in shaping the future vision and strategy of the Sydney MU through the proposition of new models.

    You will take a holistic approach to synergising and optimising the interactions between the domestic and international responsibilities of the role to achieve the most comprehensive and effective outcomes.

    Requirements To be successful in this influential position, you will be known for your natural talent in negotiation, your ability to take initiative and your pragmatic, solution-orientated thinking.

    Both a knowledge of, and an established network within the Australian Public Health sector will be well regarded.

    Ideally you can demonstrate the following: Nurse, Medical Doctor or related health qualifications Minimum 3 years MSF field experience, plus Coordination or HQ experience Senior Leadership in a complex cross-cultural organisation with delocalised teams and projects Experience managing complex projects Demonstrated medical thought leadership (contributed to medical strategies, research or publications Excellent written and verbal communications (oral English: C2 and good French language skills); and Comfort working outside standard office hours and availability to travel (MSF projects and between Paris/Sydney).

    Previous experience in operational research management is preferred but not required Applications The preference for this 2 year contract position is that it be based in Sydney, Australia.

    Applications will be reviewed on receipt.
    For more information see the website or contact MSFA Recruitment on with any questions.

    In MSF Australia, we believe the following 5 values form the foundations of our culture – T ransparency, R espect, U nderstanding of Diversity, S tepping Inand Collabora T ion.

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    T as an essential element to how we operate and believe that these organisation values flow from this trust that we build.

    MSF Australia is committed to creating an inclusive and belonging workplace for all our staff.

    We believe that a diverse team helps us better serve those most in need, we encourage flexibility (in all its forms) and we encourage people from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for this role, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

    We encourage anyone to request support if you think you may require reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process, please call MSF Australia HR on or email via Office Please note: A criminal record check may be required as part of the selection process.

    Applicants with criminal records will not automatically be ineligible for the position they are applying for.

    Médecins Sans Frontières Australia has a Child Protection Policy and Covid-19 vaccination policy in place, all employees are required to comply with these policies.

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