Rationale/Objective for Position
The Medical Anthropology Analyst is responsible for coordinating and overseeing targeted need-driven operational research and analyses, capacity-building and strengthening learning and reflection to ensure MSF provides holistic, respectful, and inclusive patient-centered community-based health services.
The jobholder is responsible for implementing the Anthropology Unit framework and applicable approaches in relation with MSF field operations.
Tasks & Responsibilities
Strategic Responsibilities
Actively participate in the development of the Unit’s organization strategic plan, activities and partnerships as may be needed.
Technical and Operational Responsibilities
Support positioning and feasibility of the Anthropology Unit
Identify medical and health-related areas of strategic interest and identify the necessary partnerships with operations across other MSF entities in the region and globally.
Respond and coordinate requests for support MSF missions/projects working in the region by evaluating access constraints and developing access-specific strategies.
Contribute to the building, entrenching, and positioning the Unit.
Prepare and make presentations on behalf of the Unit and MSF international and internal forums to articulate its work.
Medical program development and operations support
Assess and analyze social-cultural dynamics of medical emergency contexts to inform and advice the medical operations teams during the conception, implementation, and monitoring of medical and paramedical projects.
Collect and organize information on health-seeking practices and norms and knowledge during emergencies/crises to enable trust and respect between affected individuals, groups and communities, and field operation teams.
Support the operations teams on contextual health and political economy analysis.
Contribute to field visits and intersectional medical forums wherever and whenever it is necessary across MSF units and sections.
Liaise with Medical Operation teams to identify, initiate links and engage with relevant state and non-state structures managing health services during emergencies.
Prepare mission reports for review and dissemination.
Contribute to medical and health promotion operational research and learning.
Coordinate field operational research on thematic areas relevant to medical and paramedical projects/programs across MSF.
Facilitate dissemination of research results, learnings and best practices through internal and external platforms including publication.
Participate in the implementation of the community engagement strategy of the MSF EA operations directorate.
Coordinate events and facilitate thematic communities of practice events in the region and across the MSF.
Conduct and facilitate collection, analysis and updating lessons and best practices from MSF missions in the region.
Contribute and update the Unit’s database.
Participate in organizing annual operation research events including the Annual Nairobi Anthropology Forum, MSF Scientific Day, Epicenters among others.
Partnership, collaboration, and representation
In collaboration with the Anthropology Unit Lead, Training and Learning Unit and other peers in the MSF movement, develop/review training modules, and plan and facilitate effective health promotion and access.
Conduct targeted participatory training and on-the-job training to enhance multicultural competence in our health service delivery sites.
Facilitate training in multicultural competence and research ethics for internal and external partners.
Map and profile relevant stakeholders in medical anthropology applied to the humanitarian context.
Facilitate linkages and engagement with partners to share capacity, capability, and experience pertaining to humanitarian and emergency medical services in the region.
Liaise with peers and actively participate in meetings at relevant humanitarian forum including the MSF Intersection/social science and operational research forums, technical working groups and Forums at the regional level.
Other Responsibilities
Propose and initiate innovative operational research projects.
Translation of research Findings into Actionable policy or intervention briefs for field teams.
Qualifications
Education
A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Human Ecology, Sociology, Social Work, or any culture-related fields from a recognized institution.
A Master’s degree in medical Anthropology, Social Anthropology, Human Ecology, Sociology, Social Work, or any culture-related fields from a recognized institution is an added advantage.
Membership in a relevant professional body, think tank or community of practice is desirable.
In-depth understanding of health-seeking and promotion models and practices in the regional and local context, dynamics, and socio-cultural medical barriers.
Understanding of humanitarian and emergency health service delivery and ethics.
Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of French and a third language is an added advantage.
Experience
At least five (5) years of non-profit NGO work experience within public/emergency health contexts.
Experience working with the humanitarian organization, UNDSS, INSO, INGO forum and similar institutions is an added advantage.
Experience as a field researcher, ethnographer, trainer or in public health is an added advantage.
Competencies
Technical Competencies
Demonstrated capabilities in planning, organizing, and executing health-related operational research, and behavior change interventions.
Ability to develop, implement, facilitate, and impart learning.
Ability to provide clear, dynamic briefings and analysis of given and unfolding medical and social contexts, situations and needs as they emerge.
Ability to design and facilitate training engagements with staff and partners to enhance skills and adapt to changing program demands.
Ability to lead and coordinate field research teams and provide training in qualitative methods for diverse teams.
Behavioral/General Competencies
Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal skills, and the ability to effectively represent MSF at forums and with external stakeholders.
Ability to form and maintain relationships and working partnerships with multiculturally diverse teams and communities.
Good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas and concepts clearly and persuasively with senior internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to MSF’s Principles.
Strategic thinking and complexity awareness.
Critical and reflexive objectivity.
Initiative and Innovation.
Contextual analyses, awareness, and adaptation.
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