Senior Medical Team Leader

The current protracted crisis in Libya preventsa proper recovery of the health system and the implementation of meaningfulreforms to strengthen it and address damages to the health infrastructuresresulting from the conflict and tackle pre-existing structural challenges tothe national health systems. This includes fragmentation of public healthsector institutions, weak governance, lack of accountability, a badly disruptedPHC network, shortages of human resources, medicines and supplies along, impactof COVID-19 pandemic, the health workforce is poorly trained and unevenlydistributed across the country, chronic shortages of medicines, equipment, andsupplies, and very few health facilities are offering a standard package ofessential health care services.

On 10th September 2023, Tropical Storm Danielhit the eastern coast of Libya with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and flashfloods affecting various locations including Benghazi, Al Marj, Al Bayda, AlAbyar, Batah, Bayada, Shahat, Soussa, and Derna, among others. The storm’sdevastating impact marks an unprecedented climatic event for the Mediterraneanregion; in Derna, rainfall exceeded 100mm in just just three days. The area washeavily impacted as the storm led dams to burst resulting in mass destructionand fatalities, displacing people to other affected cities and towns andoverwhelming local facilities and capacities. 

SCOPE OFWORK:
The IRC seeks to recruit a medical teamprofessional who has strong experience managing health programs within avolatile conflict effected environment. The Senior Medical Team Leader (SMTL) isresponsible for leading emergency medical response team and coordinating withother emergency response teams and agencies to ensure that the response iseffective and efficient, they work in a variety of settings such as hospitals,clinics, healthcare organizations, government agencies, or non-profitorganizations. HeShe must be able to make quick decisions under pressure andcommunicate effectively with their team and other stakeholders.

JobOverview/Summary:

The Senior MTL (Snr.MTL) will act as focal point for the emergency response in Derna. S/he will report directly to the Health Manager based in Eastern Libya.

MajorResponsibilities:

Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, standards, and policies.
Foster a culture of quality improvement and patient safety, implementing appropriate measures and protocols.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and documentation of healthcare activities, policies, and procedures.
Stay informed about advancements and trends in healthcare management, regulations, and technologies.
Ensure that the health team utilize standardized protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the Ministry of Health and WHO. Ensure that all health activities are consistent with established best practices.
Ensure compliance with IRC policy and procedures throughout program implementation.
Actively cultivate and maintain productive working relationships with key stakeholders in the east of Libya, such as government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other pertinent actors.
Provide supportive supervision for the medical team, including development and monitoring of the emergency work plans.
Coordinate emergency response activities with government agencies and private partners.
Develop emergency response plans and procedures to ensure preparedness.
Respond immediately during an emergency and provide guidance to the team on actions to take.
Manage and coordinate resources required for emergency response.
Evaluate the outcome of emergency response and review existing emergency plans for weaknesses.
Create after-action reports detailing the response to emergency events and suggest changes necessary to improve future response.
Maintain accurate records and prepare timely reports on emergency response activities.

Staff management
The senior MTL willnot directly supervise staff. But oversee and provide technical support to themobile medical teams.

Professional Standards
The IRC and IRCworkers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way -Standards for Professional Conduct.  These are Integrity, Service, andAccountability.  In accordance with these values, the IRC operates andenforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, ChildSafeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, andAnti-Retaliation.

KeyWorking Relationships:

Position Reports to:  Health Manager.

Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery (MD equivalent)
Master’s degree is preferred for healthcare administration, public health, or a related field.
Experience in emergency management, disaster response, or public health emergency preparedness, and emergency response frameworks, preferably in a leadership role.
Knowledge of healthcare regulations, standards, and best practices.
Experience in healthcare management or administration, preferably in a supervisory or leadership role.
Strong understanding of healthcare operations, financial management, and quality improvement processes.
Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build relationships.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify issues, develop solutions, and make informed decisions.
Proficient in using healthcare management software, electronic health records (HER, DHIS2), and other relevant technology.
Knowledge of local healthcare policies, and healthcare delivery models.
Ability to adapt to changing healthcare environments and embrace innovation and process improvement.