Job Opportunity: Field Harm Reduction Advisor
Organization: Médecins du Monde (MdM)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (with frequent travel to the region)
Contract Type: Fixed Duration Contract
Overview
Médecins du Monde (MdM) is a humanitarian organization dedicated to providing health care and advocating for equitable access to health services worldwide. We are seeking a Field Harm Reduction Advisor to oversee the technical implementation of harm reduction activities as part of our Rwanda Harm Reduction Project. This role is instrumental in ensuring high-quality intervention strategies, developing comprehensive protocols, and fostering collaboration with partners.
If you are passionate about public health and harm reduction and possess the skills and experience to drive impactful programs, we encourage you to apply.
Position Objectives
The Field Harm Reduction Advisor will:
- Provide technical oversight for the Rwanda Harm Reduction Project.
- Lead the development of harm reduction guidelines, protocols, and training materials in collaboration with MdM’s technical team and project consultants.
- Act as the primary point of contact for communication and coordination with the Kigali Mental Health Referral Center (KMHRC).
Key Responsibilities
Program Design and Development:
- Conduct a landscape analysis and literature review to inform project strategies.
- Develop a harm reduction and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) strategy for KMHRC and Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
- Design contextualized protocols for comprehensive harm reduction activities, including overdose management, stigma reduction, community mobilization, and client follow-up.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Ensure timely implementation of activities as per the work plan.
- Organize and lead regular program review meetings.
- Contribute to reports, including SITREPs and donor submissions.
- Document best practices, findings, and recommendations to guide future program planning.
Communication and Coordination:
- Serve as the primary liaison between MdM and key partners.
- Facilitate advocacy efforts and stakeholder engagement.
- Organize coordination meetings, training sessions, workshops, and consultative events.
- Coordinate study visits and capacity-building activities for KMHRC representatives.
Financial and Logistics Management:
- Oversee program budget with support from the finance team.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and training sessions, ensuring smooth execution of events.
Representation:
- Represent MdM at stakeholder meetings, coalitions, and community events.
- Actively engage with key populations and partners to promote harm reduction values and MdM's mission.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Nursing, or allied health sciences.
- At least 5 years of experience working on harm reduction projects for people who use or inject drugs.
- Proven expertise in developing guidelines, training materials, and delivering training sessions.
- Strong ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including CSOs, Ministries of Health, key population groups, law enforcement, and healthcare providers.
- Fluency in English (mandatory).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Public Health is an advantage.
- Experience working with other key populations is beneficial.
- Knowledge of French is a plus.
Skills:
- In-depth understanding of harm reduction approaches and key population challenges.
- Ability to develop, implement, and adapt operational activities to specific needs and constraints.
- Strong communication, organizational, and negotiation skills.
- Capability to work in multidisciplinary teams and manage complex stakeholder relationships.
Employment Details
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Dar es Salaam with regular regional travel.
- Probation Period: 3 months
- Work Hours: 8 hours/day
How to Apply
Submit your application via email to partnership-officer.tanzania@medecinsdumonde.net with the subject line: “Field Harm Reduction Advisor Application.”
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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