The role of Deputy Medical Director is a pivotal one, as it oversees the Department's work towards operations and ensures the coherence and pertinence of strategic & technical support to the field.
Strong leadership skills are essential for this position, with a proven ability to supervise medical leaders, work closely with polyvalent medical referents and medical officers, and respond to the needs of medico-operation projects.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the Department's work towards operations
* Ensure the coherence and pertinence of strategic & technical support to the field
* Supervise medical leaders
* Work closely with polyvalent medical referents and medical officers
* Respond to the needs of medico-operation projects
Requirements
* Medical or paramedical education
* Specialization in tropical medicine, epidemiology, or public health is a plus
* Field and / or HQ experience with MSF or another medical humanitarian organization
* Proven expertise in medical leadership, advocacy efforts, and field documentation
* Experience in operational research in low-resource settings is desired
Languages
English and French are the working languages of MSF Switzerland. Fluency in both English and French is required for this position (oral and written).
Skills & Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of humanitarian medicine, medico-operational frameworks, and MSF policies.
Expertise in healthcare leadership, innovation, and organizational change management.
Experience in medical research, evidence-based policy-making, and cross-sectional collaboration.
Personal Abilities & Qualities
Collaborative team management style, active listener, capable of overseeing & motivating complex medical teams.
Strong negotiation, representation, and advocacy skills to engage with internal and external health partners.
Capacity to drive institutional change, fostering collaboration between medical, operational, and advocacy units.
Benefits
Full-time position 100% (40h / week)
Open-ended contract
Working place: Geneva, Switzerland
Ideal Start Date
1st October 2025
How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their application exclusively through our recruitment platform, following these guidelines :
CV (maximum 2 pages)
Cover letter (maximum 1 page)
Documents must be submitted in either English or French.
Application Deadline
August 24th 2025