Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support
Health, Nutrition & Psychosocial Support is one of our core organisational strengths and our health staff are critical to our country programmes worldwide. They work in challenging circumstances to save as many lives as possible during emergencies, reduce the risk of illness and disease in their aftermath, address trauma and abuse in conflicts, and strengthen local health services to serve their communities better long after we leave.
Our profile
We look for trained health professionals who...
- Are qualified doctors, nurses, midwives, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, or nutritionists.
- Have experience in primary health care, international public health, tropical medicine, community nutrition and medicine, and/or health education.
- Have experience in primary health care, international public health, tropical medicine, community nutrition and medicine, and/or health education.
- Possess training and skills in project management, budget management, and people management – especially the training and empowering of other staff.
Current opportunities
Infectious Disease Expert
ROC Required
The Infectious Disease Control Expert provides technical leadership for prevention, preparedness, detection, and response to infectious disease outbreaks, including Ebola Virus Disease (EVD). The role strengthens infection prevention and control (IPC), disease surveillance, outbreak investigation, and healthcare worker safety systems. Working closely with health authorities and humanitarian partners, the expert supports emergency preparedness, response planning, and capacity building. The position ensures compliance with national and international public health standards while promoting evidence-based interventions. The overall objective is to reduce disease transmission and strengthen health system resilience in emergencies and humanitarian settings.
Ebola Health Coordinator
ROC Required
The Ebola Health Coordinator will oversee all technical aspects of Medair’s Ebola response in DR Congo. Reporting to the Ebola Projects Coordinator, and closely coordinating with Medair’s in-country Health and Nutrition Advisor, the Ebola Health Coordinator will represent Medair at a senior level in all technical Ebola coordination meetings, reporting back to relevant internal stakeholders ensuring Medair is strategically positioned. The job-holder will provide technical oversight to Ebola-related activities in Medair-supported health facilities and Ebola Treatment centres in Ituri and Nord Kivu Provinces, working with specialist staff to ensure that health facility staff are adequately trained and Ebola protocols are strictly observed.
Health Project Manager, Generic
ROC Required
Manage the health project in line with the objectives, timeframe and budget laid down in the current proposal and meet Medair quality standards and the BPHS. To ensure that beneficiary participation is enhanced in all phases of the project. To manage and train the PHC team and locally recruited health staff. To anticipate, plan, and share in the development of new health project proposals.
Don’t see the right fit?
Apply to our Relief & Recovery Orientation Course
Medair’s Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC) is a one-week simulation course that will help determine if a humanitarian career with Medair is the right fit for you, and if you are a strong fit for Medair. After participating in the course, you will enter a “pool” of qualified candidates that are ready to be called upon to respond to humanitarian crises. When needs arise in our country programmes, we will offer you a position in line with your competencies and our needs. If you apply for an international position, the ROC will be mandatory for you to work in our country programmes.
