CONTEXT
The MSF Academy for Healthcare is an intersectional training initiative of MSF created to contribute to improving the quality of healthcare in MSF-led or supported health services by strengthening the skills and capacities of healthcare workers through structured, competency-based, and recognized or accredited training programs. The MSF Academy for Healthcare has a growing portfolio of training programs that address the specific needs and learning objectives of different categories of healthcare workers in MSF-led or supported health services. All of these projects are selected in line with MSF’s overall medical operational priorities.
There is a strong emphasis on MSF’s national staff, but these programs increasingly also include staff from ministries of health, particularly in countries facing the greatest shortages of human resources in health.
Learn more about MSF Academy for Healthcare.
About the Master’s program in Child Health:
The MSF Academy for Healthcare is preparing new training programs: a postgraduate-level “Master’s in Child Health” for French-speaking general practitioners working in MSF projects in French-speaking contexts; and training for heads of healthcare units, which will soon be piloted in an MSF project involving inpatient hospital services. This MSF Academy for Healthcare program is being developed in partnership with the University of Abomey-Calavi in Benin, with a view to accreditation as a Master’s in Child Health, with a launch planned for September 2026. It is being implemented in close collaboration with the MSF pediatric platform and other medical platforms.
The Master’s in Child Health is a 24-month, practice-oriented master’s program designed to develop the clinical skills of French-speaking general practitioners in Francophone Africa. This training focuses on the key skills required by clinicians working in pediatric and neonatal care facilities managed or supported by MSF, with the aim of impacting the quality of clinical care.
The program includes several modules and is based on continuous practice in a work setting, formalized through a series of supervised clinical placements.
The program is delivered through a blended learning format, combining self-study online learning content, live sessions, webinars, and two periods of in-person sessions. A team of MSF tutors is involved in the development and implementation of the two-year program and provides close individual support to learners to ensure optimal learning in the workplace. The program is delivered in French.
About the role:
As a Tutor , you will be part of a team of teachers and tutors under the supervision of the MSF Academy’s Pediatric Healthcare Coordinator, and you will play a key role in the learners’ development. You will be responsible for contributing to the development of high-quality learning resources and the remote implementation of the program, working closely with the academic team at the University of Abomey-Calavi, as well as strengthening skills development and acquisition through on-the-job learning.
Each tutor supports a group of participants. The tutor’s primary role is to facilitate remote, on-the-job learning for each participant in their group. This includes integrating learners into the learning environment (online platform), providing support and motivation, monitoring their progress weekly, and assessing their acquisition of clinical skills. If necessary, the tutor can provide learners with additional internal and external resources, including online learning materials.
Other tasks are related to the program itself, in coordination with the other tutors and the program manager (see point 5 below).
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Content design and development
- Contribute to defining learning objectives and developing curricula for the different training modules
- Examine various educational resources (online courses, videos, workstation aids, references) to assess their quality, relevance, and suitability for integration into the training program.
- Develop e-learning modules in close collaboration with the teaching team and the academic partner
- Design and develop remote virtual classrooms using a syndromic and clinical case-based approach
- Ensure that all content is aligned with MSF guidelines recommendations and defined clinical competencies
- Design and develop face-to-face training materials and clinical support tools
- Contribute to defining the methods and tools for assessing learners
- Teaching and classroom facilitation
- Prepare and co-lead weekly remote classes in collaboration with the academic team, in accordance with the academic calendar
- Ensure that preparatory readings and assignments prior to class are accessible and completed
- Encourage peer learning and foster a learning community through dynamic exchanges, discussion forums, and messaging groups.
- Participate in short, dedicated in-person teaching sessions, in collaboration with the academic team (approximately two weeks per year)
- Clinical tutoring and mentoring
- Provide individualized support to learners, consistent with the training curriculum and available educational resources.
- Providing practical support to learners, including guidance on course content and expectations, navigating the online learning platform, and understanding the assessment system and criteria.
- Select and propose additional educational resources based on the specific needs of the learners
- Develop and monitor individual learning plans, based on a co-assessment of learners’ strengths and weaknesses in different skill areas, as well as the opportunities and constraints of the context.
- Monitor learner progress throughout the program, taking into account their specific situation; anticipate, identify, and help resolve difficulties as they arise; refer to the program manager when a learner is identified as experiencing difficulties.
- Provide bedside teaching and mentoring through periodic project visits to support the development of clinical skills
- Provide support and supervision for the identification and development of a quality improvement project, including the drafting of a written report and oral presentation.
- Learner assessment
- Ensure that learners understand the assessment criteria
- Evaluate the acquisition of clinical skills using objective assessment criteria and defined tasks
- Contribute to learner assessment by grading quizzes, coursework, and homework assignments.
- Encourage reflective practice and the identification of learners’ strengths and weaknesses
- Provide formative assessment throughout the program, offering constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.
- Management, Monitoring and Evaluation (MEAL)
- Collect relevant data and report on learner participation, progress, satisfaction, and obstacles encountered.
- Debrief with other tutors and provide constructive feedback to contribute to the overall improvement of the program
- Participate in relevant unit meetings and discussions
PRE-KING
Education & Experience
- Doctor with a specialization in pediatrics
- A master’s degree in the fields of public health, tropical medicine or global health is an asset
- Minimum 2 years of experience with MSF or a similar medical organization, ideally in sub-Saharan Africa
- Experience in instructional design, clinical teaching, and training facilitation
- Experience in supervising and mentoring junior clinical staff
- Experience of teaching via virtual meeting platforms and Learning Management Systems
SKILLS
- Excellent communication skills, including intercultural communication
- Strong clinical skills in pediatric and neonatal care
- Proven skills in training, coaching and mentoring, with a strong motivation to share knowledge in an intercultural environment.
- Ability to work independently and as part of an international team
- Strong diplomatic skills and ability to develop solid working relationships
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize activities and tasks
- Organized and solution-oriented
- Strong intercultural sensitivity and adaptability
LANGUAGES
- Mastery of French , both written and spoken, is essential
- Proficiency in English is an asset
CONDITIONS
- Expected start date: as soon as possible
- Location: Brussels*
*Other locations with an MSF entity and situated within a two-hour time zone of Brussels may be considered in exceptional circumstances. The final decision will depend on the candidate’s place of residence, local legal requirements (residency, work permits, etc.), and the agreement of the host MSF entity in those locations.
- Mobility: on average 2 to 3 visits per year (to headquarters in Brussels, Benin and/or MSF projects)
- Contract type: Fixed-term contract – Part-time (33-50%)
- Contract duration: 2 years (renewable)
- Contractual terms, including salary, will be established based on the selected candidate’s official residence and in accordance with standard job and salary scales.
- Adherence to MSF principles and our management values: Respect, Transparency, Integrity, Responsibility, Trust, and Empowerment
- Adherence to commitments for responsible behavior
Application deadline: June 25, 2026
How to apply
How to apply?
- Submit your application by clicking the “Apply here” button on our website .
- You will be redirected to the online application form for this position.
- It will take you approximately 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Please prepare your CV and cover letter in advance so you can upload them ( PDF format ).
Only those whose applications are successful will be contacted.
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