Medical Analysis and Advocacy Manager – Eastern DRC (m/f/x) – Médecins Sans Frontières At Doctors Without Borders

CONTEXT

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health to provide medical care to victims of conflict and violence, displaced people as well as people affected by epidemics or pandemics such as HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition, among others. These situations are often associated with weak state institutions, limited capacities of the public health system and insufficient understanding of real needs and gaps on the ground. MSF’s contribution is based on its regular projects as well as its emergency response teams, ready to intervene throughout the territory in the event of an epidemic, natural disaster or conflict.

In 2023, faced with intensifying violence in eastern DRC, which led to the displacement of record numbers of civilians, MSF strengthened its activities to respond to increasing humanitarian needs. Since last year, all MSF missions in North Kivu have faced significant challenges linked to stock shortages of medicines against tuberculosis, HIV and malaria, as well as shortages of medical inputs (GeneXpert cartridges, HIV and malaria tests, etc.) and a limited capacity to respond to the increase in cases of sexual violence, malnutrition and epidemics. The high number of population movements also complicates access to health care.Global Fund funding cuts as well as the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC are contributing to these disruptions.

As Medical Analysis and Advocacy Manager – Eastern DRC, you are responsible for medical analysis and the development of advocacy activities related to access to care and health services in the east of the country. Placed under the hierarchical supervision of the Medical Representative of BALI (MSF Administrative and Intersectional Liaison Office) and in functional and technical contact with the Health Policy Advisors following the DRC, you contribute to the identification, documentation and analysis of the main obstacles to access to care as well as the development of MSF’s positions and advocacy messages. You work in close collaboration with the project teams and Medical Coordinators of the different MSF sections present in North Kivu in order to collect and consolidate information from the field.You also collaborate with the HIV/TB Advocacy Manager based in Kinshasa in order to relay the issues identified in the East to national authorities, donors and other health stakeholders concerned. As a member of the coordination team, you ensure the link between the operational realities observed in the projects and the advocacy initiatives carried out at the provincial, national and international levels.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Analysis of obstacles to access to care

• Collect, centralize and analyze information relating to barriers to access to health services, particularly in the areas of HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, vaccination, nutrition and treatment of sexual violence. Produce analyzes to better understand the challenges encountered by populations and to guide MSF’s positioning

Monitoring of financing and mapping of stakeholders

• Monitor the financing of health programs and developments in the humanitarian and health landscape. Analyze the impact of funding on the availability of health services and maintain an updated map of the actors operating in the areas covered by MSF

Consolidation and analysis of data from projects

• Consolidate the data and information reported by MSF projects concerning stock shortages, difficulties in accessing treatments and diagnoses, epidemiological trends, malnutrition or sexual violence. Transform this information into analyzes to identify the main gaps and risks for populations

Monitoring the availability of medical inputs

• In collaboration with the pharmacy and supply teams, monitor the availability of medications, diagnostic tests and other essential health inputs. Participate in relevant coordination mechanisms and contribute to the early identification of risks of disruption or supply difficulties that could affect medical activities

Development and implementation of advocacy

• Contribute to the development and implementation of MSF advocacy strategies by documenting needs, response gaps and consequences for populations. Participate in the writing of key messages, briefing notes, analyzes and other documents intended for authorities, donors and partners

Intersectional coordination and collaboration

• Work in close collaboration with the medical, operational and advocacy teams of the different MSF sections operating in North Kivu. Participate in internal discussions aimed at developing common analyses, harmonizing MSF’s positions and strengthening the coherence of advocacy actions at the provincial, national and international levels

PREREQUISITES

Education & Experience

• University degree in public health, health policy, health sciences, humanitarian affairs or a related field. A specialization in advocacy, political science or communication is an asset
• Minimum 2 years of international experience in different humanitarian or public health contexts is required
• Experience in the public health sector as well as a good understanding of health financing mechanisms and the functioning of health systems is an important asset
• Experience within MSF or another medical INGO is essential
• Experience in advocacy with health authorities, donors or other health stakeholders is an asset
• A marked interest in the region as well as in humanitarian issues is expected

Skills

• Ability to analyze and synthesize medical, epidemiological and operational data
• Demonstrated ability to represent, network, and negotiate
• Strong intercultural sensitivity and ability to work in multicultural environments
• Resistance to stress
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Agility and diplomacy
• Excellent command of the Office 365 Pack is mandatory

Languages

• Very good oral and written mastery of French
• Good knowledge of English is an asset

CONDITIONS

• Start date: As soon as possible
• Location: Blessed, Eastern DRC
• Mobility: significant mobility in projects and coordination
• Type of contract: Fixed-term contract – Full time
• Duration of contract: 9 months (extendable)
• Salary according to MSF’s international salary scale
• The contractual terms, conditions and salary will be established according to the official residence of the selected candidates and in compliance with MSF’s standard job and salary scales
• No family or couple positions
• Adherence to the managerial values of the organization: Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Integrity, Trust, Empowerment
• Adherence to commitments for responsible behavior

Deadline to apply: 15th of November 2026

Women are encouraged to apply.