Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is an International independent medical humanitarian Organization that delivers aid to people affected by armed confict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from health care. MSF offers assistance to people based on need irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation.
MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity; therefore, both females and males are equally encouraged to apply.
Job Title: MEDICAL COORDINATOR SUPPORT (Recruitment D M01600)
Opening Date: 11th November 2026
Closing Date: 25th November 2026,5pm
Duty station: Kampala Office
Contract Type Fixed Term, Renewable
Start of work December – 2026
Main responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Supporting the Medical Coordinator through delegated tasks and responsibilities including administrative tasks related to the coordination of work, ensuring good relationships with local and national authorties and ensuring adequate program management in the projects, according to MSF protocols, (para)medical standards, rules of hygiene and the standard precautions in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health conditions of the targeted population.
Monitoring, supervising and evaluating the implementation of medical activities in the project, visiting projects according to pre-set schedule and participating in defining the human resources needs, materials and techniques Assisting in implementing MSF protocols, (para) medical standards, the rules of hygiene and universal precautions in service, and patient safeguarding.
Assisting in the collection of information on national health policy (meetings, reports, articles, etc.), collecting and participating in the analysts of epidemiological data (meetings, reports, articles, etc.) from the projects Ensuring medical follow-up of patients (treatment, improvement) in collaboration with the medical referent of the health structure and overseeing all medical expenses associated with the patient in collaboration with the supervisors. Organize the administrative and medical information (reports. ongoing treatments), the discharge of patients and retum to their homes Participating in briefings and debriefings of the (para) medical team members and promoting communication and active participation in the development of the project
Applying the employee health policy and participating in the evaluation of hospital structures that can serve as reference structures for national and international staff. Participating in the medical monitoring of MSF personnel and overseeing all medical expenses associated with various consultations and hospitalizations in collaboration with the line manager
Participating in the data collection and management of the projects as well as preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports and organizing data archiving and medical reports in the project and coordination
Education:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) with valid practising license/registration in Uganda.
- Bachelor/Master of Public Health is an added advantage
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years clinical expérience as a general practitioner, working in adolescent health, SGBV, TB, HIV, and Mental Health activities is an added advantage
- Has worked as a clinical team leader
- Networking and engagement with MoH and NGOs Experience in MSF or other NGOs is a plus.
Languages: Excellent command of English and control of local languages
Knowledge:
- Highly computer literate;
- Emergency preparedness and response
Interested candidates are invited to send their application (Indicate Job title & your full name) in the subject line) by Email ONLY to the MSFemail address showr below. Applicants should include a CV, application letter and copies of academic work certificates addressed to;
Finance & HR Coordinator Medecins Sans Frontieres – France.
Plot 21 Ssemakula Close, Tank Hill Road, Muyenga.
Email: msff-kampala-recruitment@paris.msf.org
Important notes:
- In its recruitment process, MSF does not use any external actors or agents to collect applications. MSF will never ask you to exchange goods, money, benefits or services to obtain employment with MSF, this is strictly forbidden. o If anyone asks you to pay money or exchange anything to obtain employment with MSF, please report this to msff-kampala-recruitment@
paris.msf.org which will handle your report confidentially. - MSF is committed to non-discrimination ba,sed on gender, nationality, culture, and other identity markers. People from minority groups and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We strive for gender balance and strongly encourage women to apply.
- MSF does not tolerate harassment, physical, verbal, or psychological abuse, discrimination, corruption/fraud, inappropriate behaviouror sexual abuse/ exploitation/harassment. All shortlisted candidates will undergo reference checks.
- Due to the high number of applicants, we are not able to give feedback to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
