Do you want to join an activist association and take concrete action for greater social justice?
Doctors of the World has been working for over 40 years to treat the most vulnerable populations, denounce obstacles to access to care and bring about lasting changes in health policies.
In France and in nearly 30 other countries, our actions are structured around six political battles:
- sexual and reproductive health and rights (including the right to abortion)
- migration, exile, rights and health
- risk reduction
- health and environment
- rights and the health system
- humanitarian spaces
Contribute to humanitarian impact, from headquarters
Doctors of the World’s commitment extends beyond the field.
Within the management committee at headquarters, you will lead the Health and Advocacy Department, comprised of three divisions: Quality of Healthcare Practices, Thematic Expertise and Advocacy, and Research and Learning. You will contribute to defining and implementing the organization’s strategic directions in the areas of health, expertise, and influence .
Why we need you
At a pivotal moment for global health, human rights advocacy, and access to care, you will lead and coordinate Doctors of the World’s Health and Advocacy strategy. Your role is to ensure coherence between expertise, operations, and advocacy to strengthen the impact of our actions both in France and internationally.
Your tasks
👉 Define and manage the association’s Health and Advocacy strategy in conjunction with the general management, operational departments and association bodies.
👉 Ensure consistency of priorities, support for teams and institutional positions.
👉 Represent Doctors of the World to national and international partners, networks, institutions and consultation spaces.
👉 To supervise and support a team of department heads and support function managers, promoting cooperation, commitment and skills development.
👉 Contribute to the association’s overall strategy, to the management of its governance and to the development of funding for actions led by the management.
👉 Manage the department’s budget as well as several high-stakes cross-functional projects and initiatives.
Your colleagues
You will report directly to the Executive Director and work closely with operational departments, the Development and Communications department, association bodies, and the association’s various expert networks. You will directly manage a team of 7 people, including 4 department heads.
What you can expect from us
- Participate in the strategic direction of a recognized international medical NGO.
- To address major issues of public health, rights and advocacy.
- Develop your influence within national and international networks.
- To contribute to associative and operational transformations with a strong social impact.
You are the right person if…
- You hold a higher education degree (Master’s level), ideally in public health or one of the fields covered by the department. A professional healthcare qualification is a major asset.
- You have at least 15 years of professional experience, including several years in management roles, team leadership and leading health projects.
- You know how to define a strategic vision, lead change and unite diverse stakeholders.
- You possess excellent analytical, representational, and influencing skills.
- You are fluent in spoken and written French and English. Spanish is an asset.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office.
This position is not for you if…
- You are looking for a primarily operational rather than a strategic role.
- You do not appreciate associative, collaborative and multi-stakeholder environments.
- You do not identify with the values ​​and activist stance of Doctors of the World.
The next steps
If your application is selected, we will contact you promptly to schedule an HR interview with our recruitment manager. This will be followed by technical and managerial interviews, which may include practical exercises.
As part of the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing, background checks against international lists may be carried out.
A criminal record extract (B3) will be required from all recruits.
We look forward to receiving your application.
We only need your CV and cover letter.
If you think you’re a good fit for this position, don’t wait any longer, apply now!
Your employment conditions
Contract & status:
- Gross monthly salary €6,404
- Permanent contract available as soon as possible
- Executive status
The advantages:
- Teleworking agreement: up to 110 days per year (minimum presence 5 days/month)
- 13th month (for employees with more than 6 months of seniority)
- Meal vouchers worth €10.00 (MdM contribution at 60%)
- Health insurance covered 100%
- MdM promotes training and internal mobility
The essentials:
- 5 weeks of vacation + 14 RTT days per year
- 50% refund of the transport ticket
- Strong commitment to inclusion and the fight against all forms of discrimination
- More info:Â https://bit.ly/3x5MezL
Work environment:
- Position based at MdM headquarters in Saint-Denis (93)
- Travel within France and internationally will be required.
- Working with the entire management team in an open-plan office
- Working on screen
- Oral and telephone communication
- Prolonged sitting posture
Diversity and inclusion
MdM is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and fights against all forms of discrimination.
If you have been granted recognition as a disabled worker and/or if you require workplace adjustments, please do not hesitate to inform us.
How to apply
https://apply.workable.com/j/DED4004D96