Consultants International Formateur sur la Gestion des Incidents à Victimes Multiples (MCM)
Organizational Context
The World Health Organization (WHO) in Cameroon, in partnership with KOICA, is establishing a medical emergency management system. This initiative includes training on mass casualty incidents (MCI). Following initial training in Lyon, France, a "Training of Trainers" strategy is planned for 2026 to build local expertise in MCI management within Cameroonian healthcare facilities.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this consultancy is to co-facilitate a capacity-building workshop for Cameroonian healthcare professionals on managing mass casualty incidents (MCI) using the WHO Academy approach. The role involves supporting the development of MCI plans by selected facilities and providing remote follow-up. The consultant will also be responsible for evaluating new trainers and conducting tabletop simulations, contributing to the sustainable implementation of MCI management strategies in Cameroon and ensuring local expertise is developed and disseminated.
Responsibilities
Co-facilitate an in-person workshop for healthcare facility staff on mass casualty incident (MCI) management, including supporting the development of MCI plans for selected facilities. Conduct evaluations of newly trained trainers and lead tabletop simulations (TTX). Provide remote follow-up for the MCI management process. Ensure the capacity to train and supervise 70 participants from 20 healthcare facilities across 5 regions of Cameroon. This role is crucial for the successful deployment of the "Training of Trainers" strategy and the strengthening of healthcare facilities' preparedness for mass casualty events.
Work Experience
Essential: Over 5 years of frontline medico-surgical emergency management experience, real-world crisis command experience relevant to mass-casualty response, and ongoing experience in designing and delivering training for emergency medical staff. Desirable: Experience coordinating interprofessional simulation curricula, published contributions to mass-casualty simulation methodology, and extensive national/international scientific visibility in emergency medicine.
Skills
Essential: Demonstrated capacity to support facilities towards operational readiness and proven field readiness. Desirable: Expertise in structured debriefing and evaluation, dedicated trainer-of-trainers experience, and strong international scientific communication skills for cross-country coordination. Expert French and intermediate English language proficiency are required.