Field coordinator for a medical project

Med’EqualiTeam is a French non-profit organization, created in July 2018. Our aim is to provide free health care to displaced populations, who wouldn’t otherwise have access to it due to any kind of barriers or lack of physicians. We are a volunteer based NGO, with most of the staff coming for short period of term in order to support with their medical or translation skills.We are running since December 2023 a project in Northern Greece, with mobile medical units reaching out to different centers to provide medical consultations. We also run a Health Education program with first aid trainings and sessions about health topics designed for the community.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Field Coordinator is a key member of Med’EqualiTeam coordination team, responsible for the finances, logistics, non-medical admin, and managing relationships with other actors in the field. The Field Coordinator is also an active participant in internal and external reporting, as well acting as a focal point on the ground in terms of Safety, Security and Safeguarding.The Field Coordinator is directly answerable to and supervised by the Project Coordinator, with whom they work closely with to ensure that the projects objectives are met, and the organisation’s policies are upheld. The role also involves a close collaboration with the Medical Coordinator in facilitating the needs of the clinical activities. The Field Co is the direct supervisor of the Volunteer Coordinator and of the Interpretation Team.As a key position, we ask for a minimum of 6 months commitment.The ideal starting date is March 8th 2026 with 2 weeks of handover with the current field coordinator.This is a volunteer position with a stipend - we cannot facilitate entry into Greece or obtain a visa.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYFINANCES:Paying bills and administering financial resources in the fieldMonitoring and Registering Project ExpensesLOGISTICS:Procurement and maintenance of non-medical equipment/material.Managing Vehicle(s) and Accommodation (follow-up, organise maintenance)Planning, oversight and maintenance of our operational spacesMaintaining IT & Communication Systems at field level.RELATIONS WITH OTHER ACTORS:Focal point in relationships to Operational PartnersRepresent MET on non-clinical matters in engagements with external actorsFocal point for Donors and Financial Partners at field levelDevelop new partnershipsRegular media monitoringADMIN & REPORTING:Create, review and update internal documentationContributing contextual information, project updates and narratives for donor reports.Managing safe storage and management of sensitive information and project documentation at field level.SAFETY, SECURITY, AND SAFEGUARDING:Manage on-site security for clinical operationsDevelop, update, and monitor implementation of general and site-specific safety protocols and risk assessmentsOn-Site Safeguarding Focal PointINTERPRETERS:On-boarding and line management of community and remote volunteers for interpretation at clinics.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS* At least 1 year experience in coordination roles, preferably within the humanitarian sector. * Strong communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills. * A high degree of personal organization and the ability to manage multiple workflows concurrently. * Highly flexible with a proactive approach to problem solving. * Ability to remain calm under pressure and provide effective leadership in stressful situations. * Strong proficiency in IT systems; including spreadsheets, word processing, and cloud based data management * Strong commitment to humanitarian principles and an understanding of the challenges faced by refugees in an international migration context. * Fluency in written and spoken English * Driving licence BDESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS* University degree in project management, admin or similar field * Professional experience in planning, budgeting, administration and logistics. * Experience in risk and safety management, with a strong understanding of safeguarding practices and principles. * Experience in the Greek context is an asset * Fluency in Greek * Ability to communicate in key languages such as Arabic, Farsi or French are an asset.BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH MED'EQUALITEAM* Work in a highly adaptive NGO context to meet the medical needs of displaced people * Contribute to improving the lives of refugees and vulnerable populations * A highly rewarding and meaningful job * Work in a multilingual environment * Work in a highly adaptive NGO context to meet the medical needs of displaced people * Contribute to improving the lives of refugees and vulnerable populations * A highly rewarding and meaningful job * Work in a multilingual environment * Accommodation in Thessaloniki in a shared flat, transport to the mission site and emergency health insurance provided. * Please note that this is a voluntary position, which comes with a basic stipend to cover living expenses. Unfortunately, we cannot offer a salary.HOW TO APPLYSend CV and cover letter to [email protected]