Health Officer

The Vacancy

Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Health Officer to join our team in Aweil South Sudan.

The successful candidate will have:

• 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

Established in 2003, Malaria Consortium is one of the world’s leading non-profit organisations specialising in the prevention, control, and treatment of malaria and other communicable diseases among vulnerable populations.

Our mission is to save lives and improve health in Africa and Asia through evidence-based programmes that combat targeted diseases and promote Universal Health Coverage.