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Staff Health Administration Officer

Medecins San Frontieres

full time Nairobi Posted 23 hours ago

Qualifications**

Language****

  • MANDATORY; Fluency in both written and spoken English and French.

Education****

  • Bachelor’s degree in Administration/Business studies or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution and Diploma/bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Paramedic.

Experience**

  • Previous experience in an administrative role within the healthcare sector is highly desirable; experience with other humanitarian NGOs is an added advantage.

Administration**

  • Responsible for all the travel and administration aspects of medevac and referral cases in Nairobi in collaboration with the Travel team.

  • Provide essential information to arriving staff, including visa processes (ETA), local shopping options, currency exchange and security briefings in collaboration with the ASA unit.

  • Link with the MSF Sections and OC travel focal points for specific travel requirements and guidance.

  • Prepare and update monthly reports in close coordination with the rest of SHU team.

  • Ensure all travel-related activities, movements, and key data are consistently tracked and well-documented.

  • Ensure timely and clear communication of administrative travel requirements (visas, air tickets), and that the welcome package is shared with staff in advance.

  • Book and manage patient transportation (taxis to and from the airport) and provide briefings and support on local movements.

  • Review of local accommodation and hotel requirements with the support of the travel/Finance/facilities/Procurement to ensure specification of administrative needs are considered.

  • Ensure timely request and Process per diems, claim invoices for staff while ensuring proper documentation.

Medical Insurance and Local service Agreements****

  • Support MSF staff to request MSH pre-certification for staff requiring hospital admission or planned hospital appointments.

  • Assist the EA HQ staff/field staff with insurance-related queries.

  • Prepare and dispatch letters of undertaking to healthcare providers (e.g., The Nairobi Hospital, check-up, or vaccination centers), as per request by SHU team.

  • Ensure the invoice from service providers is printed, approved and scanned, to the Finance team for Payment.

  • Liaise with Ambulance Companies in Nairobi when needed for events, or individual staff health support.

Guest House Management****

  • Ensure comfort during the stay of the staff and Caregiver in the guest apartment, whilst providing seamless support for basic items, (Hygiene, electricity, water, internet and Gas).

  • Coordinate with the Procurement Unit to ensure guest house supplies are ordered and stocked in a timely manner.

  • Link with the person responsible to ensure any damage and broken items are fixed in a timely manner.

French Translation and Interpretation****

  • Assist French-speaking staff during medical consultations and wellness programs to facilitate clear communication with healthcare professionals.

  • Ensure the employee understands the risks, benefits, and alternatives of a medical procedure before they sign consent forms.

  • Support health officers in delivering sensitive or difficult health information in a way that is culturally appropriate and empathetic.

  • Translate HR, health-related forms, consent documents, and medical documents from French to English and vice versa.

Data protection****

  • Filter and Maintain strict confidentiality of all medical and personal information.

  • Uphold ethical standards in all aspects of patient care and document handling.

Other Responsibilities**

  • Assist in the organization of team events, meetings, and activities.

  • Provide input during review/update of SHU HR/Admin policies & procedures

  • Prepare handover documents and reports for follow up during absence.

  • Ensure administrative work plans are updated and followed through regularly with the supervisor.