Medical degree (MD or equivalent) is mandatory; a postgraduate specialisation in Public Health, Epidemiology, Tropical Medicine, or a related discipline at master’s level or higher is strongly preferred.
Additional training in humanitarian affairs, health policy, anthropology, or climate and health is a distinct advantage.

Experience

Minimum 10 - 12 years of progressive experience in medical-humanitarian work, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within MSF or a comparable international humanitarian or global health organisation.
Demonstrated experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, including epidemiologists, data scientists, environmental health specialists, and/or anthropologists.
Proven track record of representing an organisation at high-level external forums (e.g., WHO, ministries of health, international conferences) and influencing health policy.
Operational field experience in humanitarian emergencies, outbreak response, or complex insecure environments is essential; familiarity with the Eastern Africa context is highly desirable.
Experience bridging medical operations with advocacy, communications, and partnership-building.

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