The Medical Training Officer focuses on supporting field training staff, ensuring the implementation of standardized educational programs and promoting the continuing professional development of healthcare personnel. The MTO works closely with the Medical Training Consultant (MTC) to align training initiatives with organizational goals and field realities.

This position requires a dynamic individual who can act as a bridge between the central office and field operations, ensuring that training programs are effectively coordinated, standardized, and responsive to the unique challenges of each project location.

The Medical Training Officer will report directly to the Medical Training Consultant. The definition of training objectives and programs will be determined by the Medical Training Consultant and the Scientific Director, in close collaboration with the EMERGENCY Medical Coordination Unit.

The Medical Training Officer will be based at Headquarters, with regular field visits to Afghanistan, Sierra Leone, Sudan and Uganda.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordination of training programs

– Oversee the implementation of the Emergency Response Training Program (EMR-PGME) across all field projects, ensuring consistency and alignment with organizational standards.

– Work with field training leaders to adapt curricula to local contexts, emphasizing the principle “We teach what we do”.

Support and supervision of field training personnel

– Provide guidance and support to field training managers, assisting them in the development and execution of training activities.

– Conduct regular field visits to assess training needs, monitor program effectiveness, and provide on-site assistance.

Curriculum development and implementation

– Support the implementation and adaptation of study programs developed by the Scientific Directorate and MTC, focusing on essential skills and training objectives, ensuring alignment with national standards and sector-specific requirements.

– Implement various teaching methodologies, including active learning, bedside teaching, and problem-based learning, to improve training effectiveness.

Monitoring, evaluation and reporting

– Establish systems to collect and analyze data on training activities, including formative and summative assessments, to ensure continuous improvement.

– Prepare comprehensive reports on training outcomes and impact to inform strategic planning and decision making.

Interdepartmental coordination and stakeholder engagement

– Facilitate the sharing of training strategies and materials across departments and projects, promoting a cohesive educational approach.

– Collaborate with academic authorities, both locally and internationally, to promote partnerships and improve training programs.

Resource Management

– Oversee the development and selection of training resources and materials, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of field training.

– Manage the allocation of training resources, including materials and technologies, to maximize program effectiveness.

Trainer Development and Succession Planning

– Work with the MTC to develop and implement succession plans for trainers and mentors, ensuring sustainable capacity building and quality of training.

– Provide mentoring and professional development opportunities for trainers to improve their teaching skills.

Advisory role

– Provide expert advice to MTC and medical coordinators on trainee assignments, levels of supervision, and balance of rest and study time to optimize learning and well-being.

– Stay up to date on the latest medical practices, technologies and educational methodologies to inform training strategies.

Promoting continuous learning and development

– Promote a culture of lifelong learning among health professionals, encouraging continuous professional development and skills improvement.

– Implement innovative training methods and research new approaches suitable for humanitarian medical assistance.

Budget management and strategic planning

– Contribute to the management of the training budget, in coordination with MTC and departments involved.

– Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure training strategies are comprehensive and collaborative, aligned with organizational goals and community needs.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

– Specialization in Anesthesia and Intensive Care or alternatively, specialization in General Surgery or Internal Medicine.

– Experience in postgraduate medical education (PGME) and fellowship level training

– Good knowledge of English (C1)

– Commitment and willingness to understand EMERGENCY’s approach, adapting to the specific context of our hospitals

– Excellent communication and interpersonal skills