Hiring Organization: Médecins du Monde
Job location: Syria
Job location: Syria
Salary: €3,306
Context
On November 26, 2024, opposition forces (HTS) launched a military offensive against the Assad Government in northwestern Syria, particularly in the governorates of Aleppo and Idlib. The offensive progressed rapidly, advancing toward the central and southern regions of the country, including Hama and Homs, before reaching Damascus on December 8, 2024. HTS's entry into Damascus marked the fall of the Assad Government, resulting in the President and his family fleeing the country.
Today, HTS is de facto in control of the part of Syria that was previously controlled by the Assad Government. Northeast Syria remains controlled by Kurdish forces (SDF); furthermore, the border area with Türkiye in the Northwest and Northeast Syria remains controlled by the Syrian National Army, supported directly by Türkiye.
In this context, Médecins du Monde is opening a mission in Syria.
Job description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator and in collaboration with the health advisor based at HQ, you are in charge of designing, planning, implementing, adapting and monitoring health activities. You directly manage the medical team.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Required profile
Languages: fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde
Closing date10 Mar 2025
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.
Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
Harm Reduction
Environment and Health
Humanitarian Space
Healthcare systems and rights
For more than 40 years, Médecins du Monde, a campaigning medical organisation committed to international solidarity, has been caring for the most vulnerable populations here and abroad. It has continued to bear witness to obstacles that exist in accessing healthcare and has secured sustainable improvements in health-for-all policies.
Those working for this independent organisation do not solely dispense care and treatment but condemn violations of human dignity and rights and fight to improve matters for populations living in precarious situations.
MdM France currently works in 30 countries across all continents to facilitate access to healthcare through 6 political battles:Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Migration, Exile, Human Rights and Health
Harm Reduction
Environment and Health
Humanitarian Space
Healthcare systems and rights
Context
On November 26, 2024, opposition forces (HTS) launched a military offensive against the Assad Government in northwestern Syria, particularly in the governorates of Aleppo and Idlib. The offensive progressed rapidly, advancing toward the central and southern regions of the country, including Hama and Homs, before reaching Damascus on December 8, 2024. HTS's entry into Damascus marked the fall of the Assad Government, resulting in the President and his family fleeing the country.
Today, HTS is de facto in control of the part of Syria that was previously controlled by the Assad Government. Northeast Syria remains controlled by Kurdish forces (SDF); furthermore, the border area with Türkiye in the Northwest and Northeast Syria remains controlled by the Syrian National Army, supported directly by Türkiye.
In this context, Médecins du Monde is opening a mission in Syria.
Job description
Under the supervision of the general coordinator and in collaboration with the health advisor based at HQ, you are in charge of designing, planning, implementing, adapting and monitoring health activities. You directly manage the medical team.
Your main responsibilities are the following:
Participate in the definition of the country strategy led by the general coordinator and drive the medical and technical aspects in the development of this strategy
Design, plan, implement, adapt and monitor the programme’s health activities
Ensure the quality and relevance of health activities, supervise the collection and analysis of medical data
Recruit, manage, train, and motivate the medical team
Ensure the management of pharmaceutical products
Carry out health needs assessments and evaluations of medical partners
Cooperate with the administration team regarding budgeting and supervise the medical purchase process
Represent MdM with authorities, partners and other NGOs on health issues
Participate in the writing of proposals and reports
Design, plan, implement, adapt and monitor the programme’s health activities
Ensure the quality and relevance of health activities, supervise the collection and analysis of medical data
Recruit, manage, train, and motivate the medical team
Ensure the management of pharmaceutical products
Carry out health needs assessments and evaluations of medical partners
Cooperate with the administration team regarding budgeting and supervise the medical purchase process
Represent MdM with authorities, partners and other NGOs on health issues
Participate in the writing of proposals and reports
Required profile
Medical Doctor or Nurse or Midwife
Master and experience in public health
Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position or in humanitarian sector
Previous field experience is mandatory
Understand and analyse a health context, health problems and data
Define medical needs and adapt operational activities to new constraints in the field of new scientific information
Define a level of emergency (micro and macro)
Plan and quantify health activities
Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)
Ability to manage a team and work in an international team
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Master and experience in public health
Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar position or in humanitarian sector
Previous field experience is mandatory
Understand and analyse a health context, health problems and data
Define medical needs and adapt operational activities to new constraints in the field of new scientific information
Define a level of emergency (micro and macro)
Plan and quantify health activities
Ability to have a global overview of a program (not only on medical plan)
Ability to manage a team and work in an international team
Reactivity, anticipation, adaptability, capacity to take initiatives
Languages: fluent English mandatory (oral and written). Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
You embrace the core values and support the proactive philosophy of Médecins du Monde
Conditions of employment
Starting date : as soon as possible
3-month contract
Gross monthly salary: €3,306
Position based in Damascus, Syria
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
3-month contract
Gross monthly salary: €3,306
Position based in Damascus, Syria
Premium equal to one month salary paid in two instalments - minimum of 6 months seniority required
Expatriation bonus (10% gross salary per month)
Transportation cost, vaccines and visas covered
Guesthouse housing
22.5 recovery days per year
5 weeks of paid leaves per year
Health insurance (50% covered by MdM and 50% by the employee)
Insurance (repatriation…)
Médecins du Monde promotes trainings and internal mobility
As part of our measures to combat money laundering and financing of terrorism, any selected candidate may be subject to a background check on international sanctions lists (UN, the EU, France, the United States…). This information is handled confidentially and stored on a secure server. For more information on the processing of personal data throughout this process: http://bit.ly/3CSTDYO
TELEPHONE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Médecins du Monde reserves the right to fill the vacancy before the closing date for applications.
MdM stands up for the integration of people living with disabilities and fights against discrimination.
