Médecins du Monde (MdM) or Doctors of the World is an international humanitarian organization that provides medical care and support to vulnerable populations around the world. Founded in 1980, the organization’s mission is to ensure access to healthcare for all, regardless of race, religion, or political affiliation. MdM operates in over 40 countries including Ethiopia, delivering medical aid in crisis zones, conflict-affected areas, and areas of extreme poverty. Our teams of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and support staff, work tirelessly to provide essential medical services, emergency relief, and long-term healthcare programs.MDM–France invites qualified candidates to apply for the following position :

   Job Summary

 Under the direct supervison of Medical Coordinator, The GBV Technical Advisor will be responsible for ensuring GBV activities are integrated within the medical services package delivered to IDPs and host population in MdM’s clinics or supported Ministry of Health PHCC. He/she will follow-up the smooth implementation of MdM strategy for the response to GBV in Ethiopia in close collaboration with the MHPSS Coordinator. She / he will receive the support of the medical coordinator and GBV refe

Essential duties and responsibilities.

Support the provision of services to GBV survivors in MdM operational sites (MdM clinics, MOH PHCC

• Based on the Ethiopian context, and in line with MdM overall strategy, for the response to GBV, implement and suggest adjustments to MdM strategy on GBV, in close collaboration with the Medical coordinator, MHPSS coordinator, and GBV Technical Advisor at HQ.
• Promote actively the GBV component within MdM program team to ensure that they perfectly adhere to MdM strategy on GBV in the interest of the survivors.
• Advise the clinic team (medical, psychologists, case workers) on ensuring the implementation of the planned activities, including emergency medical care, mental health and psychosocial support, and appropriate referral mechanisms following guidelines and strategy, through the medical coordinator.
• Ensure the quality of activities through regular monitoring and technical support of clinic team (medical, psychologists, case workers), data collection and management, and provide guidance in case of difficulties.
• Carry out and update a mapping of all actors responding to GBV and develop a strong network to foster information exchange and synergies.
• Participate actively, in coordination activities, with other actors to ensure safe referral for GBV survivors and make sure MdM internal referral pathway respects the guiding principles of the response to GBV.
• Coordinate with MdM’s national partners for the implementation of the sensitization & awareness raising component in MdM intervention locations in Ethiopia.
• Support and follow-up the community mobilization activities in close collaboration with MdM team, MdM local partners, GBV actors as well as other stakeholders (e.g., community leaders)
• In close collaboration with the health program managers, define the communication strategy and communication mediums (radio, press, posters, leaflets)

Human resource, capacity building / training

• Ensure technical supervision of the GBV case workers and/or GBV case officers, provide technical support to the healthcare facility staff (medicals, psychologists) involved in the provision of services to the GBV survivors in all MdM intervention areas.
• Identify staff and partners’ training needs, related to GBV, and provide capacity building in line with MdM’s training materials available.
• Provide technical support to MdM partner for the smooth implementation of sensitization & awareness raising activities and the definition of key messages.
• Collaborate with the Medical coordinator, MHPSS Coordinator and health program managers, to set up trainings and follow-up of the activities, towards survivors of GBV.

Communication & advocacy 

• Participate in the development of external and internal communication tools to promote MdM operational model for the response to GBV in humanitarian settings.
• Take part, if necessary, with the MdM team, partners or other actors in advocacy activities.
• Participate in the dissemination of MdM’s approach, results and lessons learnt.

Reporting, information management, coordination / representation

• make sure the GBV data collection system is in place, respect confidentiality and safety and that GBV data collection tools are properly used and indicators monitored (for both medical and MHPSS aspects)
• Share with medical coordinator, any difficulties met in the field and propose solutions or adjustments.
• Participate in internal MdM meetings.
• Participate in the GBV sub sectors meetings and actively contribute to coordination and provide a written meeting report to the medical coordinator.
• If needed, participate in meetings with the State Ministry of Health or other stakeholders involved in GBV.
• Contribute to MdM monthly sitrep.
• Contribute to the development of new proposals or reports to donors

Duty station:                                             

•  Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

Employment Term:                              

•      9 months contract

Basic Salary:                                         

•   105,085.89 ETB

Reported to:                                            

•   Medical Coordinator

Required positions:                               

•   1 (One)

Deadline to apply:                                  

•    January 7, 2025