Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery
Pay: £4, 250 –£5, 000 GBP gross per month (dependent on experience)
Location: Gaza, with some travel to Cairo, Egypt
Duration: Till 31st of December 2024 (funding pipeline dependent), with potential extension
We are seeking a Medical Professional, with expertise and experience in humanitarian responses, conflict and disaster medicine, to provide expert technical input and leadership across our humanitarian health programming in Gaza
UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to natural disasters, outbreaks or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT), we work closely with FCDO and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.
Following a period of significant growth we are seeking a medical professional to join our team in this pivotal role. Our portfolio of emergency health programmes continues to grow at pace, with current or recent projects in countries including Ukraine, Afghanistan, Malawi, Myanmar and Turkey. Projects include outbreak response, health worker capacity building, trauma and surgical care and health systems strengthening.
The successful candidate will have significant experience in the area of emergency response and disaster medicine, ideally including migration and conflict contexts. You will be able to apply your expertise to developing strategy at at field level, designing health responses and capacity building programmes as well as contributing to grant proposals. You will be willing and able to deploy within our response, providing leadership to health teams and liaising closely with the Ministry of Health, WHO/UN and other external partners.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Medical Coordinator – Gaza – April 2024 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Please apply below, and no later than 17th May, 2024. However, this is rolling recruitment, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.