Medical Doctor-Operational Research
Healthcare, Pharmacy, Doctors Jobs
- MSF Médecins Sans Frontières …
- Expires 04 Jun 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Job Vacancy – Medical Doctor-Operational Research
Type of contract : Fixed Term duration Position Location Mbare Project
Immediate Supervisor: Medical Activity Manager Starting Date June 2026
Objective of the Post
Provide outpatient medical care link to operational research to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted and
updated medical knowledge, MSF and MoH protocols, values and universal medical ethics to improve the
patients/beneficiaries health conditions
Duties and Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
• Coordinate specific operational research activities, ensuring implementation in line with specific protocols
• Monitor operational research activities, providing timely feedback to the Medical Activity Manager, Project
Medical Coordinator, Country Medical Responsible, Mission Epidemiologist and Principal Investigator
• Ensure compliance with research protocols and respect of the study procedures (e.g. patient eligibility,
recruitment, informed consent, medical consultation, etc.)
• Supervise the records management of the study forms and registers by the investigators and the
completeness and consistency of the Case Report Forms
• Carry out outpatient consultations link with Operational Research, prescribing the necessary (preventive)
treatment respecting MSF, MoH and study protocols
• Follow up the evolution of the Operational Research patients referred to higher level of care
• Ensure ongoing learning and development of the medical/paramedical multidisciplinary team in order to
optimize the quality of care for Operational Research activities
• Monitor operational research activities and provide timely feedback to project team and OR team
• Manage the team under their direct responsibility according to MSF HR policies and procedures, managing
performance, work schedules and participating in emergencies and on calls where necessary
• Provide technical guidance and support to medical team regarding any tasks related to OR
• Organize, attend, participate, ensure documentation & follow up to stakeholder meetings linked to OR
Qualifications and Experience
Educational and Professional Requirements
• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Degrees, with valid Medical Doctor Practicing Certificate
• Training in Public Health or related studies is an asset
• Experience in Public Health, Adolescent, Sexual Reproductive Health, HIV Management or in medical
humanitarian field, with an international NGO in an inter-cultural context desirable
• Two years’ experience in operational research
• Mature, collaborative professional with excellent organizational, analytical and team working skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates meeting the above criteria should forward their detailed CV & motivation letter on or before
Thursday 4th June 2026 to: The Learning & Development Manager, MSF, 33-5th Avenue, Mbare, Harare by email to
msfocb-harare-lndmanager@brussels.msf.org
N.B. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basis
Please note that MSF-Belgium, Zimbabwe Mission does not solicit any organization or individual to recruit on their behalf. No fee is charged throughout the recruitment, selection and placement process. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. MSF values diversity and is
committed to create an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, religion, race, color or ethnic and national origins or sexual orientation MSF has a zero-tolerance policy on abuse, sexual exploitation, sexual harassment and any form of discrimination
