Health Officer
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Health Officer to join our team in Aweil South Sudan.
The successful candidate will have:
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Qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree in medicine, Surgery, Nursing, Public health or similar field
- Medical or nursing undergraduate degree
- 5-7 years of experience in implementing Primary health care and MNCH programmes in humanitarian or emergency settings
- Experience in carrying out M&E, supporting health system strengthening and/or maternal and child health projects
- Experience in managing and working with a multicultural staff
- Experience managing large projects and planning the successful implementation of activities.
Desirable:
- Experience and/or knowledge of South Sudan (history, politics, culture, etc.) and sensitive to issues involved in working there
Work-based skills:
- Highly motivated self-starter who takes direction well, but also works independently.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities
- Must be fluent in English
- Strong verbal and written communication experience
- Strong computer literacy with strong skills in Microsoft Office
- Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate and counsel staff working in a complex emergency environment
- Extremely flexible with the ability to cope with stressful situations
- Willingness to frequently travel and live in remote and sometimes insecure locations
We need to keep beneficiaries safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to safeguarding. Please find our Code of Conduct, Safeguarding Policy and Privacy Notice here
This role is conditional of Malaria Consortium securing funding for this role.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and the role might be filled and closed before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
This is a fixed term contract for the period of 6 months.
To apply for this position, you will need to have the right to work in South Sudan.
The Company
Malaria Consortium works closely with valued partners to achieve a world free of malaria and associated health inequities, empowering people through access to healthcare. With 20 years of evidence-driven expertise, we deliver scalable, sustainable solutions that save lives and strengthen resilience.
What We Do
Partnering with governments and local authorities, we help to narrow the gap in health outcomes for malaria-affected communities, addressing wider health challenges and building stronger health systems. Our collaborative, adaptable, research-driven approach paves the way for lower child mortality and lasting wellbeing, helping families, communities and countries reach their full potential.
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