Médecins du Monde (MdM), an international medical humanitarian organization, is seeking a Medical Coordinator for their mission in Sudan. This role involves overseeing the design, implementation, and monitoring of health activities, as well as managing the medical team in a challenging operational context.
The successful candidate will play a crucial role in defining the country's health strategy, ensuring the quality of medical services, and contributing to emergency preparedness and response efforts. The position is based in El Geneina, West Darfur, with regular field visits.
Quick Facts
| Opportunity | Job |
|---|---|
| Institution | Médecins du Monde |
| Location | El Geneina, Sudan |
| Region | Africa |
| Open to | International applicants |
| Funding | Fully funded |
| Stipend / Salary | 3,663 EUR/month gross |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Start date | As soon as possible |
| Application deadline | 26 January 2027 |
About the Position
The Medical Coordinator will be responsible for leading the medical and technical aspects of MdM's country strategy in Sudan. Key duties include designing, planning, and adapting health programs, supervising medical data collection and analysis, and managing pharmaceutical products. The role also involves recruiting, training, and motivating the medical team, conducting health needs assessments, and representing MdM with local authorities and partners on health-related matters. The coordinator will also contribute to proposal writing and reporting.
Eligibility
- Medical degree (Medical Doctor, Nurse, Midwife)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in the humanitarian sector in a similar position
- Experience in emergency responses, outbreak management, nutrition, health assessments, and medical program start-up
- Demonstrated experience working in complex, politically sensitive, or rapidly evolving environments
- Ability to work in high-security contexts
- Solid background in team leadership, capacity building, and technical supervision
- Strong communication, negotiation, and diplomacy skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and multicultural stakeholders
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Mapping skills with Google Earth or ArcGIS
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
Benefits
- 13th month salary (paid in two installments after 6 months of service)
- Expatriation allowance: 10% of gross monthly salary
- Coverage of travel (home – mission), visas, and vaccinations
- Guesthouse accommodation
- Health insurance (50% covered by MdM, 50% by employee)
- Repatriation insurance
- 5 weeks paid leave per year
- 22.5 RTT days per year
- Opportunities for training and internal mobility
Documents Required
- CV
- Cover letter
How to Apply
- Submit your CV and cover letter through the provided application link.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo an initial HR interview, followed by technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical case studies.
- International background checks and a criminal record extract (B3) will be required for all successful candidates.
Source: ReliefWeb Jobs.
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