Radiologist MIO (Mobile Implementation Officer) W/M TACTiC project

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, healthcare exclusion and natural disasters. MSF offers assistance to people based only on need and irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.

In the context of a project opening, we are looking for a:

Radiologist MIO (Mobile Implementation Officer) W/M

TACTiC project – for 12 months

Mission:

The TACTiC (Test, Avoid, Cure Tuberculosis in Children) project is a multi-country initiative in MSF to accelerate the implementation of the new WHO recommendations for TB in children. The WHO recommendations give a more specific and concrete role of chest X-ray (CXR) in the diagnosis and management of TB in children, including scoring for TB-related CXR findings in new treatment decision algorithms and using specific CXR findings as eligibility criteria for shorter 4-month treatment regimens.

As part of TACTiC, CXR interpretation training for TB in children is being provided for MSF sites, currently organized by the Diagnostic Imaging Advisor-Radiologist (IO). As this initiative is scaling up within target countries and expanding to other countries, the need for X-ray interpretation training is also increasing. This position has been created to meet the increasing demands for radiology support in MSF and help achieve the overall goals of the TACTiC project.

The Radiologist MIO for TACTiC will work hierarchically under the TACTIC Project Leader and functionally under the intersectional Diagnostic Imaging Advisor-Radiologist (IO). While in the field s/he is accountable to the Medical Coordinator.

Objectives and main responsibilities of the position:

• Provide in-project and remote-based (i.e. online) training in X-ray interpretation, including a Training of Trainers (ToT) model, as part of TACTiC
• These trainings include the following:
  • ToT regional: Aimed at key clinicians from TACTiC countries with the objective that they can go back to their countries and train their own MSF teams with some online support
  • ToT in-country: Country-level (e.g. in capital) for all sections in the country with the objective that they can go back to their projects in the country and train MSF teams with some online support
  • Provider training in-country: Intersectional (at capital level) training aimed at a larger group of providers and can include some facilitation from previously trained ToT participants if appropriate. Could also include MoH participants if requested. Can be broader than TB.
  • Provider trainer in-project: Provider training aimed at a specific project and can include MSF and MoH staff. Can be broader than TB.
• Participate in field visits for training up to 3 weeks at a time
• Provide support for X-ray interpretation trainings, including preparation and administrative work
• Provide online support for X-ray interpretation trainings, including remote support for ToT participants leading trainings in their own projects
• Oversee and support country-based radiologists, as part of TACTiC
• Contribute towards the creation of educational material (e.g. explore new tools for delivery of remote-based training or as complement to remote or project-based training)
• Contribute to translation and/or creation of written scripts for existing lectures
• Promote and improve the quality of X-ray interpretation in MSF settings as part of good medical practice and quality of care
• Other objectives:
  • Participate in and contribute to X-ray research project discussions in OC’s (related to TACTIC)
  • Work together with the Diagnostic Imaging Working Group team (radiologist and radiographers)
  • Responsible for reporting of X-ray training activities and schedule to the TACTIC Project Leader and Project Manager.

Job requirements:

Professional training and work experience:

• Radiologist with full current board certification
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience as a fully licensed physician
  • Minimum 5 years of experience interpreting X-ray films independently
• Experience in training medical professionals
• Experience in tropical diseases and working in resource limited settings

Specific skills:

• Excellent networking and communication skills including proven report writing ability
• Flexibility to travel up to 50% of time on work-related travel to HQ and project sites
• Enthusiastic, motivated, able to work both within a diverse team and independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of the humanitarian world; commitment and passion for the goals and work of MSF
• Computer literacy: competency with Microsoft Office is essential
• Prior research experience is desirable

Languages: Fluent in English and French (B2 level)

Specificities of the position:

Status: 12-month, based in a country with MSF representation, with the possibility to work according to Central European time zone and ability to regularly travel to the field.

Salary conditions: Field contract, Salary level 13 according to MSF grid and experience: 2825 euros gross per month + seniority if equivalent position in an NGO.

Desired start date: October 2024