Medical learning officer - interim (based in any ocba hub)

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Main Purpose

Support the design, development, implementation and continuous improvement of medical learning solutions across MSF OCBA, contributing to strengthening the competencies of medical staff in the field and improving quality of care in humanitarian settings.

Job Overview

The Medical Learning Officer contributes to the development of learner-centred medical training solutions, including face-to-face, blended and digital formats. The role translates technical medical knowledge into practical learning tools, coordinates learning projects, supports training delivery, and ensures alignment with operational priorities and medical guidelines. The position works closely with technical referents, the Learning Unit and TEMBO teams to ensure relevant, accessible and high-quality learning solutions.

Accountabilities

• Support the analyze learning needs and target audiences in collaboration with technical referents to ensure relevance of learning solutions.
• Design and develop learner-centred medical training materials applying adult learning and instructional design principles.
• Coordinate learning projects from needs analysis through development, validation, deployment and evaluation.
• Ensure alignment of all learning content with current medical guidelines and organisational standards.
• Facilitate and support the delivery of training activities (online and face-to-face) to ensure effective learning experiences.
• Manage medical learning resources and contribute to the development of learning pathways and communities of practice.
• Support simulation-based learning activities and integration into training programmes.
• Administer digital learning platforms (Tembo/Totara), ensuring quality, accessibility and user support.

Role’s Specific Elements

• Strong collaboration with Technical Referents and Learning Unit
• Participation in simulation-based learning initiatives
• Contribution to medical network
• Involvement in digital learning transformation (LMS, e-learning, blended learning)

Selection Criteria

• Medical degree, Nursing or Midwifery diploma
• Minimum 2 years field experience with MSF or similar contexts as Midwife Activity Manager or Nurse Activity Manager
• Experience in learning design, training delivery or instructional design learning materials and facilitating adult learning
• Languages English and French (mandatory). Spanish, Arabic or Portuguese (asset)

Conditions

Position based in one of the following MSF-OCBA Hubs: Bogotá, Dakar, Nairobi, Barcelona, Bilbao, Sevilla or Madrid. Final location will be subject to the employability of the preselected candidate (e.g., residency, work permit, etc.). For level HQ-3A positions and if the role is based in one of our offices in Spain, the salary will be at € 37.346,54 annual gross. If the role is finally located at one of the OCBA regional hubs, compensation will be subject to the local pay scale applicable to that hub. Duration: up to September 2027 (estimated) in full time. Starting date: December 2026.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: Closing date: 8th November 2026, 23:59h CET (Central European Time).

Information About Recruitment Process Steps

After the application deadline, the recruitment process usually takes between 6 and 8 weeks. All candidates will be informed once the process is closed. Due to the high number of applications, individual feedback cannot usually be provided. If you have not heard from us, it means the process is still ongoing and additional candidates may be contacted. A reference check will be requested in the final stages of the process. Candidates will be required to provide references from former employers using professional or corporate email addresses (personal email accounts such as Gmail, Yahoo, etc. will not be accepted).

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.