Pay: Up to £5,250 gross per month (dependant on assignment and experience)
Hours: Full time, with some weekend and evening working required to support the humanitarian programme delivery.
Duration: Register members who deploy will be issued fixed-term contracts. The duration will vary depending on the needs of the response, with an expected minimum deployment of 8 weeks.
Start date: Immediate deployment to Sudan, subject to satisfactory references, medical clearances, and travel arrangements managed by UK-Med.
Location: Sudan (field-based), with potential travel via Chad
Are you a licensed medical doctor with experience in challenging contexts interested in providing emergency medical care as part of our Sudan programme?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the British National Health Service, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
We are seeking Medical Doctors specializing in paediatrics who will support our programming in Tawila, Sudan. This deployment will be at least 8 weeks, with the possibility of extension.
Our ideal candidates will be fully licensed and experienced Medical Doctors with a strong background in paediatrics. You should have extensive experience working in Paediatric Departments, providing paediatric medical care to patients, particularly children, with a wide range of medical conditions.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a current medical license and be able to demonstrate your current and unconditional membership in a suitable registering organization, along with specific qualifications and professional registrations in Paediatric Medicine.
You will be determined, high performing, compassionate and collaborative, as well as being committed to learning and supporting others to learn. Language skills will be an advantage. We offer excellent learning opportunities and occasional opportunities to work in international humanitarian responses, should you decide to join our Register at a later date.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – MD – Paediatrician – Sudan – April 2026 before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Monday 4th May 2026.
This is a rolling recruitment process; applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply early.
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.