Field Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities_DEV

About the course

This course describes the main responsibilities for Field Coordinators (FC) and Project Medical Referents (PMR) in running MSF medical humanitarian projects. This content is part of the FC Learning Path.

Target audience

The course is designed for MSF staff aspiring to become Field Coordinators, and also staff working in the positions of Deputy, Support, or Assistant to FC.

Validation

Validated by OCBA

Duration

Estimated around 60 minutes to complete. 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, participants will have acquired the essential understanding of FC and PMR responsibilities and the importance of their collaboration as a tandem.

List of contents

  • The role of Field Coordinator (FC)
  • The role of Project Medical Referent (PMR)
  • Self-assessment.

Methodology

Participants will have online readings and a self-reflection exercise. 

Certification

A badge will be awarded to participants who complete the online readings and exercises.

Enrolment

Opened to everyone.

Release

April 2025