Medical Doctor-Operational Research

Job Description
Job Vacancy – Medical Doctor-Operational ResearchType of contract : Fixed Term duration Position Location Mbare ProjectImmediate Supervisor: Medical Activity Manager Starting Date June 2026

Objective of the PostProvide outpatient medical care link to operational research to patients/beneficiaries according to adapted andupdated medical knowledge, MSF and MoH protocols, values and universal medical ethics to improve thepatients/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, ProjectMedical 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 thecompleteness 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 tooptimize 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, managingperformance, 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 medicalhumanitarian 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 beforeThursday 4th June 2026 to: The Learning & Development Manager, MSF, 33-5th Avenue, Mbare, Harare by email tomsfocb-harare-lndmanager@brussels.msf.orgN.B. Shortlisting will be done on a rolling basisPlease 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 iscommitted 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