Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian medical association created in 1971, provides medical assistance to populations whose lives are threatened: mainly in cases of armed conflict, but also epidemics, pandemics, natural disasters or exclusion from care.
The opening of this position is as part of a permanent replacement.
Context
In mid-2023, the MSF Foundation launched a project to develop rehabilitation services within the MSF movement. Its aim is to provide support and expertise to missions wishing to expand their rehabilitation care offerings in four areas: pediatric rehabilitation, women’s health, burn care, and 3D-assisted orthotics. For these different care categories, we offer to assess needs, define objectives, and assist in the implementation and monitoring of these projects, primarily within MSF missions.
As part of the development of pediatric rehabilitation activities, the activities of this position will focus, but are not limited to, the fields of pediatric neurology and neuromotor developmental disorders in children in the context of malnutrition and epidemics. A cross-cutting approach to other areas of pediatric rehabilitation is necessary to address other field needs in collaboration with other rehabilitation specialists.
Since 2023, pediatric rehabilitation activities supported by the MSF Foundation have focused on Yemen, Chad, and Nigeria. Other projects may be developed in the future.
Main activities
Reporting to the Rehabilitation Program Coordinator and working with the entire team at the Foundation,
Contribute to the operational development of rehabilitation in one’s area of ​​expertise:
- To provide clinical expertise to field teams/coordinators to enable them to make strategic operational decisions regarding all current and future projects related to their areas of expertise.
- Participate in the exploration, evaluation, and implementation of projects related to your expertise, working with various stakeholders, coordination teams, and the Rehabilitation Development Manager.
- To provide technical and clinical support (on the ground or remotely) to respond to field requests within the framework of the MSF Foundation’s rehabilitation project and the application of the techniques associated with it.
Participate in the implementation of clinical and technical tools and equipment in the field for the treatment and monitoring of patients:
- Identify and implement standard assessments and treatments that can be replicated in the field, enabling the evaluation and monitoring of patient treatment.
- Identify the clinical and technical equipment needed to implement the rehabilitation project and participate in ordering it in conjunction with the Foundation team.
- Deploy this clinical and technical equipment in the field so that local teams can become familiar with it.
- Identify and implement different organizational tools on the ground so that local teams can take ownership of them.
- Train and support teams in the use of these clinical, technical and organizational tools (design and delivery of training during field visits and/or remotely).
Ensuring quality monitoring of patient care both in the field and remotely:
- Ensuring that quality rehabilitation care is provided in the field through the proper application of technical and clinical tools
- Ensure follow-up of patients in conjunction with local teams
- Be vigilant about the quality of rehabilitation care outside your area of ​​expertise and alert the relevant specialists and the Head of Rehabilitation Development if necessary about observed needs.
Establishing processes, deliverables and knowledge for one’s rehabilitation activity at MSF
- Conducting scientific monitoring and assessments in the field of rehabilitation
- Define clinical practices related to these activities with MSF clinical advisors and the Rehabilitation Development Manager
- Structuring the clinical and technical processes of the project (SoP, Training, etc.)
- Create new clinical/technical/activity logs to standardize and facilitate replicability.
- Provide monthly reporting of activities
Participate in the collection, organization, and analysis of rehabilitation data from different sites:
- Organize the collection and management of data concerning patients and their follow-up, as well as data specific to the rehabilitation projects attached to them.
- To ensure, with the mission and the Head of Rehabilitation Development, the protection of these individuals through the use of appropriate tools.
- Analyze rehabilitation data with the missions and the rehabilitation development manager
- Propose and develop research and analysis projects with the Head of Rehabilitation Development.
Participate in the establishment of local and international collaborations within the framework of the missions or the development of rehabilitation activities attached to it.
Participate in communication surrounding the project and promote it:
- Participate in the internal, public and scientific communication of the project in an oral, audio and written manner.
- Documenting the project in terms of its orientation, methods, tools, equipment and more broadly its evolution on the ground.
This project having started in September 2023, some elements have been initiated and need to be continued and re-evaluated as necessary.
Within the context of pediatric activity, the specialist may be required to manage a physiotherapist profile that will help in the implementation of the various projects.
Desired profile
Experience and training:
- Diploma in Physiotherapy
- At least 3 years of caregiving experience
- NGO experience (experience in MSF field operations is an asset)
- Experience in providing care in the field of neuro-motor developmental disorders in children.
- University degrees or other certifications in the desired field are a plus.
SKILLS :
- Adaptability and responsiveness
- Critical thinking
- Ability to take initiative / be proactive
- Flexibility
- Strong communication skills for promoting projects internally and externally
- Familiarity with documentation and reporting on activities.
Languages: Minimum B2 level required in French and English
Aptitudes :
- Dynamism; curiosity; ingenuity
- Organization, autonomy, rigor
Employment conditions
Status: Permanent full-time contract. Management position, ideally based in Paris with travel to MSF field sites required.
Location: The position is ideally based in Paris. However, other locations may be considered depending on the needs of the position and the candidate’s profile.
Salary and benefits (for a position based in Paris):
- €47,800 gross annual salary over 13 months
- 22 days of RTT (reduced working time) per year
- Working remotely according to MSF’s rules (2 days/week).
- Health insurance covered 100%
- Meal vouchers worth €12 (60% covered by MSF).
- Coverage of 50% of public transport subscription (weekly, monthly or annual) or bicycle mileage allowance (€0.25 per km, limited to €450 per year).
For a position based outside of France: Remuneration and benefits will be determined in accordance with the salary scale and provisions in force in the country or location concerned.
At MSF, we value diversity and strive to have an inclusive and accessible work environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their ethnic, national or cultural background, age, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, disability or other aspects of their identity.
Application deadline: October 28, 2026
How to apply
Please apply via the MSF website advertisement: Clinical Specialist in Pediatric Rehabilitation (Developmental Disorders) M/F | Doctors Without Borders